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Introduction

  • Open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

  • Tap on 'Back Up to Google Drive' and select the frequency of Backups (daily, weekly, or monthly).

  • Choose the Google account you want to back up your chat history to.

  • Tap 'Back Up' to start the backup process.

  • Ensure your device is connected to Wi-Fi to avoid using mobile data for the backup.

Backup on Android [1]

  • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up to Google Drive' and select the backup frequency.

  • Choose the Google account for the backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up' to initiate the process.

  • Ensure Wi-Fi connection to avoid mobile data usage.

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Backup on iPhone [2]

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone and tap on your Apple ID.

  • Select iCloud and ensure iCloud Drive is turned on.

  • Open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up Now' to manually back up your data to iCloud.

  • Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection for the backup process.

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Restore Contacts [3]

  • Open WhatsApp on your new device and verify your phone number.

  • When prompted, tap 'Restore' to restore your data from Google Drive or iCloud.

  • Ensure you are signed in to the same Google or Apple account used for the backup.

  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.

  • Check that all contacts and chat history have been restored.

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Using Google Drive [4]

  • Ensure your phone is signed into Google Drive and has enough space.

  • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up to Google Drive' and select the backup frequency.

  • Choose the Google account for the backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up' to start the process.

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Using iCloud [2]

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone and tap on your Apple ID.

  • Select iCloud and ensure iCloud Drive is turned on.

  • Open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

  • Tap 'Back Up Now' to manually back up your data to iCloud.

  • Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection for the backup process.

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Using iTunes [2]

  • Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes.

  • Click on the Device icon and select Summary.

  • Under the Backups section, choose 'This Computer' and click 'Back Up Now'.

  • To restore, connect your iPhone to the computer and navigate to Summary in iTunes.

  • Click 'Restore Backup' and select the relevant backup file.

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Third-Party Tools [2]

  • Wondershare Dr.Fone offers a comprehensive suite for data recovery.

  • Dr.Fone can selectively recover WhatsApp contacts without a backup.

  • Supports multiple devices and operating systems, including iOS and Android.

  • Provides a preview feature to view recoverable contacts before restoration.

  • User-friendly interface with straightforward instructions.

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