Is WhatsApp linked to Apple ID?

WhatsApp has nothing to do with Apple nor your AppleID. The only thing it ties to the AppleID would be the iCloud account you store your WhatsApp backup on. You can just make a new backup nice you've setup your new iCloud account under your own AppleID.

Why is WhatsApp asking for Apple ID?

Answer: A: It sounds like you downloaded WhatsApp with a different Apple ID. The Apple ID used to purchase/download applications is permanently locked to the app. If you do not know that password, to get around it you will need to delete the app, and then download it with your current Apple ID.

What apps are linked to Apple ID?

Manage your Sign in with Apple settings. In your Apple ID account settings, you see a list of apps that you use with Sign in with Apple. To view the information that you originally shared with an app, select any app in the list. You can also view a link to the app's Privacy Policy or Terms & Conditions.

Can Apple access WhatsApp?

WhatsApp Inc. Requires macOS 10.11.0 or later.

Can I use WhatsApp without iCloud?

Using Email to Backup WhatsApp without iCloud

This can be easily done within the WhatsApp application, since by simply selecting the chats you want to send to yourself and share them via email. This method also allows you to share some of the WhatsApp attachments to yourself.

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How do I transfer WhatsApp from one Apple ID to another?

If you're moving to a new device and transferring Apple IDs, log in to iCloud with your new Apple ID, sign in to WhatsApp on your new device, then restore your messages from the previous iCloud Backup. Your messages should be just as they were!

Where is WhatsApp backup stored on iPhone?

The short answer is via iCloud Drive. Your WhatsApp backup(s) are stored in a hidden folder of iCloud Drive on your MacBook (if you signed into iCloud and turned on iCloud Drive). You should see all the files related to your WhatsApp backup(s). If you don't see anything, then make sure that iCloud drive is turned on.

Are WhatsApp messages on iCloud?

As you know, WhatsApp can be linked to your iCloud account to save the backup of the app. In this way, you can go to your WhatsApp settings and take the backup of the chats, attachments, etc. on your iCloud account.

Can I view WhatsApp messages on iCloud?

If you want, you can access your iCloud drive, but there is no solution as of now to extract only WhatsApp chats from it. Alternatively, if you wish to access your WhatsApp chats, then consider taking the backup of your phone on iTunes. Later, you can use a dedicated iTunes backup extractor and load the “ChatStorage.

Where is WhatsApp data on iCloud?

How do I know if someone is using my Apple ID?

Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices. If you don't see your devices right away, click View Details and answer your security questions. Click any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, and OS version. The information might vary depending on the device type.

Can someone else see what I'm doing on my phone?

Regardless of whether you use an iPhone or an Android smartphone, it is possible for someone to install spyware onto your phone that secretly tracks and reports on your activity. It's even possible for someone to monitor your cell phone's activity without ever even touching it.

How do I unlink an Apple ID?

Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in. Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.

Why can't I update my WhatsApp on my iPhone?

Make Sure Your iPhone has Enough Storage Space. If you have used WhatsApp and many other apps for a long time on your iPhone, they may have taken up a lot of your iPhone storage. That's why you are unable to update WhatsApp. So you must check if your iPhone has enough storage space.

What happens when WhatsApp expires?

Re-install WhatsApp on your phone

Open the Play Store on your mobile device. Search for WhatsApp -> click on it to open the page. Click Uninstall and wait for the process to complete. After the process is completed, you can simply click on Install to download the app again.

Why cant I update my WhatsApp?

If you're still unable to install WhatsApp, try the following: Delete data and apps you no longer use. Move data and apps to your external SD card. Clear cached data by opening your phone's Settings > Apps & Notifications > WhatsApp > Storage & cache > Clear cache > Clear storage.

What happens if I delete WhatsApp data from iCloud?

If you use the method below to delete WhatsApp backup from iCloud, all the WhatsApp data in iCloud will be deleted. And if you turn on this iCloud backup again, it still will be backed up: Open the Settings > Tap on [your name] > Click iCloud > Select Manage Storage. Find and tap on WhatsApp Messenger.

Can you recover deleted WhatsApp messages?

How to retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages: Simply uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. When you reinstall the app, you will be prompted to restore your message history from the backup file. Select Restore and everything from the latest backup will be restored.

How do I retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages from iCloud?

Does backing up iPhone save WhatsApp messages?

Technically, iCloud offers two options for you to back up WhatsApp messages. One is to do an iCloud backup of the entire iPhone/iPad, which includes your WhatsApp data. Another is to enable in-app chat backup in WhatsApp.

Are deleted WhatsApp messages gone forever?

When you delete a message on WhatsApp, it disappears. However, it isn't gone forever. Your messages get stored in the cloud (Google Drive or iCloud). They also get stored on your device.

Where are WhatsApp messages stored?

Part 1: Where Are WhatsApp Messages Stored on Android? There are two locations where your WhatsApp backup is stored on Android - local storage and Google Drive. As the name implies, the local storage is your phone's internal storage or your SD card, while Google Drive is the cloud backup platform.

How long are WhatsApp messages stored on phone?

How long are deleted WhatsApp messages stored? Messages do not get stored on WhatsApp servers. All your chats are deleted from WhatsApp servers once your messages are delivered. In case your message is undelivered, WhatsApp will hold the same for 30 days and will deliver it if the recipient's WhatsApp gets connected.

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.