Where is the WhatsApp backup located on an Android phone - briefly?
The location of a WhatsApp backup on an Android phone can vary depending on the method used for the backup. Typically, backups created using Google Drive are stored in the cloud, while local backups may be found in the device's internal storage under the 'WhatsApp' folder.
Where is the WhatsApp backup located on an Android phone - in detail?
The location of WhatsApp backups on an Android phone can vary depending on the method used for creating the backup. Here are the details for both Google Drive and local storage backups:
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Google Drive Backups:
- WhatsApp backups created using Google Drive are stored in the cloud, not locally on your device. This means you won't find them in your phone's internal or external storage.
- To access these backups, you'll need to sign in with the same Google account used for backing up the data. The backup is linked to this specific account.
- You can manage and view these backups by going to the Google Drive app or website, then navigating to "Backups" under the "Computers" tab. However, WhatsApp backups are not directly visible in Google Drive's main interface.
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Local Storage Backups:
- Before the integration with Google Drive, WhatsApp used to create local backups on your phone's internal storage or SD card (if available). These backups are saved in a hidden folder named "WhatsApp."
- The exact location of this folder depends on your device and its settings. Here are some common paths:
- Internal storage:
/sdcard/WhatsApp/or/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/ - SD card:
/sdcard/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/or/storage/XXXX-XXXX/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/(where "XXXX-XXXX" is your device's unique identifier)
- Internal storage:
- To access these backups, you'll need a file manager app that can show hidden files and folders. Keep in mind that these local backups are only accessible on the device where they were created.