How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive

A very easy way to save your data

Want to back up your Android’s WhatsApp chat history or transfer WhatsApp messages and media to a new device? Google Drive makes it easy.

If you use WhatsApp on Android, you can seamlessly back up your chat history to Google Drive. You can then restore everything quickly if you reset the system software or make the upgrade to a newer Android phone. This tutorial shows what you must do to back up and restore WhatsApp with Google Drive.

Back Up WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

You canback up your WhatsApp chats and attachmentsmanually to Google Drive whenever you want. Or, you can configure the app to backup automatically on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. WhatsApp backups won’t count against your Google Drive quota, so storage is not an issue—you just need a strong internet connection.

Note: WhatsApp will simultaneously create a copy of the backup file to your Android’s internal storage or an SD card, letting you restore the data faster if you have to uninstall and reinstall the app.

If you already have a WhatsApp backup in Google Drive, you may skip to the next section. However, it’s best to create a fresh backup—if possible—to ensure that the backup contains all of your latest messages and media.

  1. Open theWhatsAppapp on your Android.

  2. Tap theMoreicon (three dots) at the top-right of the screen.

  3. TapSettingson the drop-down menu.

  4. SelectChats.

  5. Scroll down and tapChat backup.

  6. TapBack Upto back up your WhatsApp data to Google Drive using the default backup preferences.

Or, scroll down the screen and configure the following settings:

  1. Wait until the backup completes.

The first upload can take a while to finish, but subsequent backups will be considerably faster. If you aren’t planning to restore your data right away, here are some things you should keep in mind about your backups:

Restore WhatsApp Backup From Google Drive

If you reset your Android or buy a new phone, you can restore your WhatsApp data and pick up right where you left off. However, you can only do that if you’re using the same phone number as before.

Also, you must be signed into the device with the Google Account that contains the WhatsApp backup. If you aren’t sure, go toSettings>Passwords & accounts/Users & accountsto view a list of Google Accounts.

Once you’re ready to proceed, here’s what you must do to restore your WhatsApp data from Google Drive.

  1. Install and openWhatsApp.

  2. TapAgree and Continue.

  3. Type in your phone number and tapOK. Then, enter the verification code you receive to proceed.

  4. SelectContinueand allow WhatsApp access to your phone’s contacts, photos, and other media.

  5. WhatsApp will automatically locate and notify you if it finds a backup in Google Drive for your Android. TapRestoreto continue.

  6. Wait until WhatsApp restores your messages.

  7. SelectNextto continue.

Note: If your Android has access to the local backup on the internal storage or SD card, you can use that for the restoration process.

  1. TapRestore Nowto restore your media files over Wi-Fi or cellular, or tapOKto do that only on Wi-Fi. Then, enter a name for your WhatsApp account and selectNext.

  2. WhatsApp will initialize itself and display your conversation threads shortly. It will continue to restore your media files, but you can use the app in the meantime.

If you can’t download WhatsApp backup data, it might be any of the following:

Continue Backing Up Your WhatsApp Data

Google Drive makes it convenient to safeguard your WhatsApp data on Android. If you just ended up restoring the chat history to a new WhatsApp installation, don’t forget to continue backing up your messages and media.

Dilum Senevirathne is a freelance tech writer and blogger with three years of experience writing for online technology publications. He specializes in topics related to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Google web apps. When he isn’t hammering away at his Magic Keyboard, you can catch him binge-watching productivity hacks on YouTube.Read Dilum’s Full Bio

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