WhatsApp is one of the most used apps. You have a huge set of data and exchange a lot of content. Sometimes accidentally deleting WhatsApp messages could be frustrating. Suppose, your chats contain important information and sentimental messages.
So, to help you avoid this situation, the guide mentioned below contains different recovery options. By using these measures you can retrieve your deleted WhatsApp chats. Let’s check them out.
Recover with automatic backups
WhatsApp can offer you with an automatic backup feature. This is one of the lifesaver methods in such situations. By default, WhatsApp backs up your chats to iCloud (for iOS) and Google Drive (for Android) on a day-to-day basis. To recover deleted chats using this method follow the steps enlisted below:
- Start by uninstalling WhatsApp from your device.
- Next you need to reinstall WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
- Now during setup, you will be prompted to restore your chats from the backup. Tap on “Restore” to initiate the process.
Recover with local backups
You have another option, in case you haven’t enabled cloud backups. WhatsApp also saves local backups of your chats on your device. You can restore them from a local backup. Here’s how to do it:
- First you need to visit your device’s file manager and find the WhatsApp folder.
- Next you need to locate the ‘Databases’ folder.
- Now identify the backup file you want to restore. Most of them are usually named as “msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12”.
- Now rename this file to ‘msgstore.db.crypt12.’
- After that you need to uninstall and reinstall your WhatsApp.
- Lastly during the setup you should choose to ‘restore chats from local backup.’
Please note that these steps are only available for android users.
Other recovery methods
In addition to this, you can use several third-party apps to recover deleted WhatsApp chats without the need for backups. Some popular options can include the following:
- Dr.Fone
- EaseUS MobiSaver
- Tenorshare UltData.
Please note that you can install these tools on your computer and connect your device through USB.
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