I deleted the WhatsApp conversation. How to recover it - briefly?
If you've accidentally deleted a WhatsApp conversation and need to recover it, the first step is to check if you have a recent backup of your chat history. You can restore the conversation from this backup through the app settings.
I deleted the WhatsApp conversation. How to recover it - in detail?
If you've accidentally deleted a WhatsApp conversation, there are several methods you can try to recover it. Here’s a detailed guide on how to proceed:
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Check Your Backup:
- WhatsApp automatically backs up your conversations daily at 2 AM local time. To restore from the backup, first uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp.
- When prompted to set up your account again, enter your phone number. After verifying, you’ll be asked if you want to restore your chat history from a backup. Tap "Restore" and wait for the process to complete.
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Google Drive Backup:
- If you have enabled Google Drive backup, you can restore your chats from there. Go to the Google Drive app on your phone, find WhatsApp in the list of backed-up data, and tap "Restore."
- After restoring, reinstall WhatsApp and follow the setup process. When prompted, tap "Restore" when you see the option to restore from a backup.
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Local Backup:
- If you have a local backup on your phone’s internal storage or SD card, you can use it to recover your chats.
- Connect your phone to your computer and locate the WhatsApp folder. Copy the "Databases" folder to your phone's internal storage or SD card.
- Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. When prompted during setup, tap "Restore" when you see the option to restore from a local backup.
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Contact WhatsApp Support:
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Third-Party Recovery Tools: