Where to find the WhatsApp backup on iPhone - briefly?
To locate your WhatsApp backup on an iPhone, you can use iCloud storage. The backup is stored within the iCloud settings of your device.
Where to find the WhatsApp backup on iPhone - in detail?
To locate your WhatsApp backup on an iPhone, you can follow these detailed steps:
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iCloud Backup: By default, WhatsApp backups on iPhones are stored in iCloud. To access this backup:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your name (or Apple ID) at the top.
- Select iCloud.
- Scroll down and tap on Manage Storage or Storage (depending on your iOS version).
- Here, you will see a list of apps that use iCloud for backups. Look for WhatsApp in this list. The backup size and date will be displayed next to it.
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Local Backup: If you've manually created a local backup on your iPhone using iTunes or Finder (for macOS Catalina 10.15 and later), the WhatsApp data will be included in this backup file. However, these backups are stored on your computer and not directly accessible on the iPhone itself.
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Google Drive Backup: If you've previously used an Android device and have a Google Drive backup of your WhatsApp data, you won't be able to access it directly on your iPhone. However, when you set up WhatsApp on your iPhone for the first time, you will be prompted to restore from this Google Drive backup if available.
It's essential to note that while you can see the size and date of your WhatsApp backups in iCloud, you cannot directly view or extract the content of these backups without restoring them. To restore a WhatsApp backup:
- Erase all content and settings on your iPhone (Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings).
- During the setup process, follow the prompts until you reach the Apps & Data screen.
- Select Restore from iCloud Backup, then sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
- Choose a backup to restore from (make sure it's the one that includes your WhatsApp data).