I deleted a message in WhatsApp. How do I restore it?

I deleted a message in WhatsApp. How do I restore it - briefly?

If you've accidentally deleted a message on WhatsApp and wish to restore it, unfortunately, there is currently no built-in feature within the app that allows for message recovery. Your best option would be to contact WhatsApp support for further assistance.

I deleted a message in WhatsApp. How do I restore it - in detail?

If you have accidentally deleted a message in WhatsApp and wish to restore it, there are several methods you can try depending on the circumstances of the deletion.

Backup Restoration:

1. Ensure Automatic Backups Are Enabled: WhatsApp automatically backs up your chats daily at 2 AM. To check if this feature is enabled:

   • On Android: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Ensure the backup option is turned on and the last backup was recent.
   • On iPhone: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Verify that the backup option is enabled and the last backup date is current.

2. Restore from a Backup:

   • For Android:
     1. Uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
     2. Reinstall WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
     3. Open WhatsApp and follow the setup prompts until you reach the 'Restore' screen.
     4. Tap on RESTORE to restore your chats from the most recent backup.
   • For iPhone:
     1. Uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
     2. Reinstall WhatsApp from the App Store.
     3. Open WhatsApp and follow the setup prompts until you reach the 'Restore' screen.
     4. Tap on RESTORE CHAT HISTORY to restore your chats from the most recent backup.

Using Google Drive or iCloud:

If you have manually backed up your WhatsApp data to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone), you can restore it using these services.

• For Android:

  1. Ensure that your Google account is the same as the one linked with your previous WhatsApp backup.
  2. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp from the Play Store.
  3. Open WhatsApp and follow the setup prompts until you reach the 'Restore' screen.
  4. Tap on RESTORE to restore chats from your Google Drive backup.

• For iPhone:

  1. Ensure that your iCloud account is the same as the one linked with your previous WhatsApp backup.
  2. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp from the App Store.
  3. Open WhatsApp and follow the setup prompts until you reach the 'Restore' screen.
  4. Tap on RESTORE CHAT HISTORY to restore chats from your iCloud backup.

Direct Message Recovery:

If the message was recently deleted, there is a chance that it can be recovered directly within WhatsApp. However, this method is not guaranteed and depends on several factors including the type of deletion (manual or automatic) and the time elapsed since deletion.

1. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the conversation where the message was deleted.
2. Tap and Hold on the empty space within the chat window. This action sometimes brings up a context menu with an option to recover recently deleted messages.
3. If the option appears, select it to restore the message.

Note:

It is crucial to remember that WhatsApp does not provide a native undelete feature for individual messages. The best way to ensure you do not lose important messages is by enabling regular backups and storing them on reliable cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud.

By following these steps, you should be able to restore deleted messages in WhatsApp effectively.