What happens if I delete WhatsApp and reinstall?

If you uninstall WhatsApp from your mobile, people will still be able to send you messages. After installing the app again, you will be able to read those messages and get the missed call notifications. But if you delete your account, no one will be able to send you messages.
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What happens if I delete my WhatsApp account and reinstall?

Meaning, after reinstallation of WhatsApp, you will have the same account and privacy settings. Similarly, the previously blocked numbers will continue to appear in the block list. However, when you delete your WhatsApp account, all the settings and blocked numbers will be reset and deleted.
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How do I Uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall without losing data?

For Android, How to Reinstall WhatsApp Without Data Loss?
  1. Open WhatsApp and select Settings > Chat Backup > Backup Now. If you are connected to a network, your data will be backed up. ...
  2. Verify your phone number to be able to restore your backup.
  3. Select the “Restore” option, and your backup will be restored.
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Will I lose data if I Uninstall WhatsApp?

Depending on your settings, you can also periodically back up your WhatsApp chats to Google Drive. If you uninstall WhatsApp from your phone, but don't want to lose any of your messages, be sure to manually back up your chats before uninstalling.
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Will my chats be deleted if I reinstall WhatsApp?

As long as you have backed up your chats, then if/when you reinstall the app, the messages should be there. After deleting the app, you will still remain in your friends' chat lists, as you will still have an account.
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What Happens When You Uninstall or Delete Whatsapp - iPhone



How can I recover my WhatsApp messages after reinstalling?

To restore your backup:
  1. Download a file manager app.
  2. In the file manager app, navigate to your local storage or sdcard > WhatsApp > Databases. ...
  3. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number.
  4. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from the local backup.
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Can I temporarily deactivate WhatsApp?

Currently, there is no way to pause WhatsApp. At least, not within the app. So if you temporarily want to not receive any messages on WhatsApp, you can do that through Android's app settings. Here is what you need to do: Go to Setting > Apps > WhatsApp > Force Stop.
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What happens if I uninstall WhatsApp for 2 months?

To maintain security, limit data retention, and protect the privacy of our users, WhatsApp accounts are generally deleted after 120 days of inactivity. Inactivity means the user hasn't connected to WhatsApp. An internet connection is required for an account to be active.
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How can I deactivate WhatsApp temporarily without deleting?

Go to your phone settings (under the general Android settings) >> Apps>> Open list of Apps>>Select WhatsApp. Then click on 'Force stop'.
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How do I know if someone is checking me on WhatsApp?

How to Know Who Viewed My WhatsApp Status?
  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Tap the Status tab.
  3. Tap on My Status > A List of all status will be shown.
  4. Tap on a status to see the views > Look for eye icon.
  5. Tap the eye icon to see > A list of users will populate.
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What happens if you uninstall WhatsApp?

when you uninstall the app, no significant changes happen to your chat messages. You will still receive them, but simply won't be able to access them. WhatsApp has both a local backup and a cloud backup in which your messages will be stored until you reinstall the app.
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What happens if you delete WhatsApp?

Deleting WhatsApp will clear all the chat records on your phone. You won't be able to open WhatsApp and access the previously received messages. Even your backups on iCloud (for iPhone) and Google Drive (Android) will be deleted, and you will not be able to restore them when you reactivate your account.
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What is the difference between deleting and uninstalling WhatsApp?

After uninstalling the app, WhatsApp won't remove you from your friends' chat or contacts list. However, deleting the account will have a different effect for your account isn't detected as an active WhatsApp user. So others won't see you in their WhatsApp contacts.
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How do I go offline on WhatsApp?

Launch WhatsApp, and head to your Settings tab, located in the bottom right hand corner. Next, go to Chat Settings/Privacy > Advanced. Toggle the Last Seen Timestamp option to OFF, and then, select Nobody to disable the application timestamps. This method will allow you to continue in "offline" mode.
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How do you not receive messages from someone without blocking them?

WhatsApp has a feature called Archive folder that will allow users to ignore a group or friend without having to block them. This feature will help users to hide the chats of people you don't want to see or reply.
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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.
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How can I recover WhatsApp messages after reinstall without backup?

The detailed steps on how to recover data from uninstalled Whatsapp
  1. Launch FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery.
  2. Connect Android Device and Enable USB Debugging.
  3. Choose WhatsApp Files.
  4. Allow FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery to Scan the device.
  5. Preview and Recover WhatsApp Messages.
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How can I recover my 1 year old WhatsApp without backup?

How to Recover 1 Year Old Whatsapp Messages without Backup. Download and install Android Data Recovery on your computer and run the software. Connect your device to computer via an USB cable. From the main interface, select "Recover WhatsApp Data".
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Why you should uninstall WhatsApp?

Here are several reasons to cull the app from your phone and replace it with a more more trustworthy alternative.
  • WHATSAPP WANTS TO ACCESS ALL YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.
  • WHATSAPP KEEPS TRACK OF WHAT YOU DO.
  • WHATSAPP COULD SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH POLICE.
  • CO-FOUNDER BRIAN ACTON HAS LEFT THE COMPANY.
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Can someone see my WhatsApp messages from another phone?

Hackers can access your WhatsApp data by various means like via WhatsApp web or registering your number on another device. WhatsApp cannot work on two phones at the same time but hackers if register your number on another device, can easily get hold of all your chats including the personal ones.
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Why is he always checking my WhatsApp status?

Because they have posted the status for others. They want to know if someone they wanted to view their status has actually viewed it. Most of the times WhatsApp statuses are for attention seeking of a particular person. So people keep checking if that person has viewed the status.
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Does online on WhatsApp mean they are talking to someone?

The online status on WhatsApp indicates that the user is currently using the app. It means that the app is running in the foreground and has an active internet connection. However, it does not necessarily mean that the user is chatting with someone.
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What does GREY tick mean on WhatsApp?

Most people know that two blue ticks mean a message has been read and received, but what about one grey tick? One grey tick on a WhatsApp message simply means that the message has successfully sent from your phone, but it hasn't been delivered to the recipient yet.
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Does WhatsApp tell you when someone screenshots?

You won't be notified if someone takes a screenshot or screen recording. Take a photo or video of the media with a camera or other device before it disappears.
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