How do I find my old WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?

Ensure that your new Android device is linked to the Google Account where your backup is saved. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from Google Drive. After the restoration process is complete, tap NEXT.
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How do I find old phone backups on Google Drive?

Find and manage backups
  1. Open the Google Drive app.
  2. Tap Menu. Backups.
  3. Tap on the backup you want to manage.
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Where are Backups stored on Google Drive?

You can retrieve backed-up photos and videos from your Android device at any time. They are stored separately from the rest of your backup data, in your Google Photos (opens in new tab) library.
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How do I find my backup on Google Drive?

Find and manage backups
  1. Go to drive.google.com.
  2. On the bottom left under "Storage," click the number.
  3. On the top right, click Backups.
  4. Choose an option: View details about a backup: Right-click the backup. Preview. . Delete a backup: Right-click the backup. Delete Backup.
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How do I restore my 4 year old WhatsApp messages?

If you already had your WhatsApp account backed up a year ago or 4 years ago, it is easy to recover old WhatsApp messages by uninstall WhatsApp and restore Google backup, Android local backup or restore iCloud backup on your phone.
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How to See / Find WhatsApp Backup Data in Google Drive



Can I restore old WhatsApp chat that I have skipped to restore?

When you click skip restore, all the previous chats, media will be deleted and can't be restored. If you want to restore previous chats then reinstall WhatsApp within 7 days otherwise all the previous backup files will be deleted and replaced by new ones.
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How can I recover deleted WhatsApp messages without backup?

How to Recover Deleted Whatsapp Messages on Android without Backup
  1. Download, install FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery and connect Android.
  2. Enable USB debugging.
  3. Choose WhatsApp Messages to scan.
  4. Recover Deleted WhatsApp messages without backup.
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How can I recover my 4 year old WhatsApp without backup?

Follow the below steps on how to restore deleted WhatsApp messages without backup Android:
  1. Download and install Android Data Recovery on your computer and run the software. ...
  2. From the main interface, select "Recover WhatsApp Data".
  3. Follow the on-screen instruction to enable USB debugging on your android phone.
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How can I recover my 2 year old deleted WhatsApp photos?

You need to go to your phone's internal memory then click on WhatsApp then Media and then go to WhatsApp images. You will be able to find all the images that you have received on WhatsApp in this folder. You can also see a folder by the name of sent where you will find all the images you have sent.
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Where is WhatsApp backup stored?

To find the local backup saved in the phone's internal storage, go to file manager, open the root folder, search for the WhatsApp folder and tap on it. Look for the 'databases' folder, which includes all text messages. The media files are saved in a separate 'Media' folder inside the WhatsApp folder.
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How do I restore files from Google Drive?

To restore a backup from your Google Drive to your Android using the Google Drive app:
  1. Step One: Open the Google Drive App and log into your Google Drive Account.
  2. Step Two: Tap on the Home tab and select Backups.
  3. Step Three: Locate the files you want to restore, and select Download.
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What happens if I don't restore my WhatsApp?

When you click skip restore, all the previous chats, media will be deleted and can't be restored. If you want to restore previous chats then reinstall WhatsApp within 7 days otherwise all the previous backup files will be deleted and replaced by new ones.
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How far back can WhatsApp messages be recovered?

Weekly auto backups allow you to go further back in time to recover deleted WhatsApp messages from less than seven days ago at the expense of losing recent chat messages.
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How do I restore my 6 months WhatsApp messages?

#2. Recover WhatsApp Chat History from older (less recent) backups
  1. Uninstall WhatsApp.
  2. Open the WhatsApp database or backup folder. Decide which backup file you want to restore.
  3. Rename that file from “msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD. db. crypt7” to “msgstore. db. crypt7”.
  4. Install WhatsApp.
  5. When asked to restore, tap Restore.
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How can I recover my 1 year old WhatsApp messages without backup Quora?

But there are two ways you can get your deleted data back without having any backup files. Remove the sd card from the Android device and plug it into a card reader. Now go to the given path. Sdcard > WhatsApp > database.
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What happens if I disconnect WhatsApp from Google Drive?

Before Deleting WhatsApp Backup

If you delete a WhatsApp backup from Google Drive, you cannot restore that backup on your current Android device or from Android to a new iPhone. Also, your new device will not ask you to restore a backup if you have deleted the backup from Google Drive.
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How can I recover deleted WhatsApp messages without backup Android?

Get Back WhatsApp Messages on Android without Backup
  1. Download and install PhoneRescue on a computer. ...
  2. Connect your device to the computer with a USB cable.
  3. Scan WhatsApp chats on your device. ...
  4. Preview and recover deleted WhatsApp.
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How long does WhatsApp backup stay on Google Drive?

After 57 days, your backup will expire.
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How do I redownload old WhatsApp photos?

First, navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. You'll see information here, including when the latest backup ran and how often you're set to back up your data. If you deleted the pictures since the last backup, you can uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp to restore the backup and thus recover your images.
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How can I recover deleted WhatsApp files?

Recover WhatsApp Documents via Google Backup

Uninstall your WhatsApp and install it. Verify your phone number and select “restore” when asked. Chats and documents uploaded to Google will be downloaded.
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How can I recover permanently deleted photos?

Restore photos & videos
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. At the bottom, tap Library Trash .
  3. Touch and hold the photo or video you want to restore.
  4. At the bottom, tap Restore. The photo or video will be back: In your phone's gallery app. In your Google Photos library. In any albums it was in.
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How do I recover photos from Google after 1 year?

Restore photos & videos
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. At the top left, tap Menu Trash .
  3. Touch and hold the photo or video you want to restore.
  4. At the bottom, tap Restore. The photo or video will be back: In your phone's gallery app. In your Google Photos library. In any albums it was in.
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How do I recover permanently deleted files from Google Drive Android?

Step 1: Open “Google Drive” and navigate to the “Trash” option under “My Drive.” Step 2: Right-click on the file that was deleted. This will open a context menu with two options, i.e., “Delete Forever” and “Restore.” Step 3: Here, tap in the “Restore” option to recover the deleted file.
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How can I recover deleted photos from Google 60 days?

Follow these steps:
  1. Open Google Photos on your Android smartphone, tap the hamburger icon from the top-left and select Trash.
  2. Select the photos you'd want to restore by long-pressing on them.
  3. Once done, hit Restore.
  4. Your photos will automatically reappear in the photo library when you go back.
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