If I deleted WhatsApp, how do I restore the correspondence?

If I deleted WhatsApp, how do I restore the correspondence - briefly?

If you've accidentally deleted WhatsApp along with your conversation history, restoring it can be challenging because WhatsApp does not provide a built-in backup and restore feature for this scenario. However, if you had previously enabled Google Drive or iCloud backups, you can reinstall WhatsApp and restore your chats from the cloud backup during the setup process.

If I deleted WhatsApp, how do I restore the correspondence - in detail?

If you've accidentally deleted your WhatsApp application and are concerned about losing your conversation history, there are several methods to restore your messages. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Backup Restoration

WhatsApp automatically creates backups of your conversations and media at 2 AM daily and saves them in your phone's internal memory or cloud storage (Google Drive for Android users, iCloud for iOS users). To restore from a backup:

  1. Reinstall WhatsApp: Download and install the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS).
  2. Verify Your Phone Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number when prompted.
  3. Restore Backup: When asked if you want to restore your messages and media from a backup, tap "Restore." This process will take some time depending on the size of your backup.
  4. Complete Setup: After the restoration is complete, WhatsApp may need to download any new messages sent to you during the restoration period.

Google Drive Backup (Android)

If you have enabled Google Drive backup:

  1. Reinstall WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
  2. Verify Your Phone Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
  3. Restore from Backup: When prompted, tap "Restore" to restore messages and media from your Google Drive backup.

iCloud Backup (iOS)

If you have enabled iCloud backup:

  1. Reinstall WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store.
  2. Verify Your Phone Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
  3. Restore from iCloud Backup: When prompted, tap "Restore Chat History" to restore messages and media from your iCloud backup.

Local Backup Restoration (Android)

If you have a local backup on your SD card:

  1. Rename the Backup Folder: Navigate to the sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder, rename the backup file (e.g., msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12) to msgstore.db.crypt12.
  2. Reinstall WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
  3. Verify Your Phone Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
  4. Restore from Local Backup: When prompted, tap "Restore" to restore messages and media from the local backup.

Manual Backup Restoration (Android)

If you manually backed up your chats:

  1. Uninstall WhatsApp: Completely uninstall WhatsApp from your device.
  2. Rename the Backup Folder: Navigate to sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases, rename the backup file (e.g., msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12) to msgstore.db.crypt12.
  3. Reinstall WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
  4. Verify Your Phone Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
  5. Restore from Manual Backup: When prompted, tap "Restore" to restore messages and media from the manual backup.

Professional Assistance

If you encounter issues during any of these steps, consider contacting WhatsApp support or consulting a professional for further assistance.

By following these detailed instructions, you should be able to successfully restore your WhatsApp correspondence and continue your conversations seamlessly.