Where is the WhatsApp backup located on your Android phone - briefly?
The WhatsApp backup on an Android phone is stored in Google Drive. To locate it, navigate to the Google Drive app and check under the 'Backups' folder.
Where is the WhatsApp backup located on your Android phone - in detail?
On an Android device, WhatsApp backups are typically stored in two primary locations: internal storage and Google Drive.
Internal Storage:
WhatsApp creates local backups of your messages, media, and other data on your phone's internal storage. These backups are automatically generated daily at 2 AM and can be manually triggered by going to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. The backup file is stored in a hidden folder within the internal storage directory. To access this folder, you may need to use a file manager app that allows viewing of hidden files. The path for the backup file is usually:
/sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases/msgstore.db.crypt12
Google Drive:
If you have enabled Google Drive backup in WhatsApp, your chat history will be uploaded to Google Drive. To check if this feature is enabled, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and look for the 'BACK UP TO GOOGLE DRIVE' option. If it's set to a specific frequency (daily, weekly, monthly), your chats will be backed up according to that schedule. The backup file is encrypted and stored in your Google Drive account under a folder named 'WhatsApp'. The exact path is:
Google Drive > Backups > WhatsApp
It's essential to ensure that you have enough storage space on both your device and Google Drive for the backups to be successfully created and uploaded. Additionally, make sure that your Google account has the necessary permissions to access Google Drive for backup purposes.