The chat disappeared in WhatsApp, how to restore it - briefly?
If your chat has suddenly vanished from WhatsApp, you can attempt to restore it by uninstalling and then reinstalling the app. This process may prompt WhatsApp to retrieve your lost messages upon successful reconnection.
The chat disappeared in WhatsApp, how to restore it - in detail?
If you've lost a chat on WhatsApp and are wondering how to restore it, there are several methods you can try. Here’s a detailed guide to help you recover your missing conversations:
Backup and Restore
- WhatsApp Backup: First, check if the chat was included in your recent backups. WhatsApp automatically creates backups of your chats daily at 2 AM and saves them on your device's storage or cloud service (Google Drive for Android and iCloud for iOS).
Local Backups
- Local Backups on Android: If you've enabled local backups, WhatsApp saves a copy of your chats in a hidden folder on your device’s storage. You can access these files to recover lost messages.
- Navigate to the
WhatsApp/Databasesdirectory using a file manager. - Look for backup files named
msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12. The most recent file should contain your latest chats. - Rename this file to
msgstore.db.crypt12. - Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp, then restore the chat history when prompted.
- Navigate to the
Google Drive Backup (Android)
- Google Drive Backup: If you’ve enabled Google Drive backup, your chats are saved to the cloud. To restore:
- Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp.
- Log in with the same phone number associated with your Google account.
- When prompted, tap "Restore" to recover your chat history from Google Drive.
iCloud Backup (iOS)
- iCloud Backup: For iOS users with iCloud backup enabled:
- Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp.
- Log in with the same phone number associated with your Apple ID.
- When prompted, tap "Restore Chat History" to retrieve your messages from iCloud.
Contact WhatsApp Support
- WhatsApp Support: If none of the above methods work, you can contact WhatsApp support for further assistance. They might be able to provide additional help or recover your chats if they are stored on their servers.