
How to Backup WA – WhatsApp (WA) backup really needs to be done to secure chat history and other data in the WhatsApp account.
So that when you replace the HP or cellphone that is used is lost, the data in the account can be recovered.
For backups on WhatsApp, it can be done easily because the features are already available, guys.
However, there are some users who do not know the usefulness of this feature and how to use it.
Even though the backup feature is very useful and how to use it is also fairly easy guys.
How to Backup WA
How to Backup WA via Google Drive
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| How to Backup WA via Google Drive |
As explained in the initial discussion, WhatsApp backups can be done through the WhatsApp application because the features are already available.
Well, to do this, you must use an active email account and the WhatsApp number used must be the same as the number listed on the Gmail account.
Later the Gmail account will be used for backup and sign in on your cellphone or cellphone.
Although this WhatsApp backup method is fairly easy, it takes patience to do it.
Because you have to back up chat history with each contact and do it one by one.
As for how to backup WA via Google Drive as follows:
1. WA backup process
- Open the WhatsApp application and select the three-dot icon in the upper right corner.
- Then select the Settings menu > select Chat > click Chat backup (back up chat).
- Then select “Back to Google Drive (Back up to Google Drive) and choose whenever you want to back up chats to Google Drive, including every day, once a week, once a month, never and or only when you click back up.
- Then select the Google Drive account that will be used to save the chat history. You also add a Gmail address if you haven’t already signed in from that device.
- Continue the steps by selecting Back up over (back up via) to select the connection used to back up chats, namely via a data plan or Wifi. You will also be given the choice whether to back up the video or not.
- Please click Back Up if you have selected some of these options and the chat will be saved immediately.
The length of the backup process or not is determined by the amount of content or the size of the chat and also a strong internet network connection or not.
Therefore, the more chats that are backed up, the automatic backup process will also take longer and the required quota is also more.
2. Restore or move backups
After the backup process via Google Drive is complete, the backup results are ready to be restored or moved to a new device or cellphone, guys.
Here’s how to restore or move a backup:
- Download and install the WhatsApp application on your new device via the Google Play Store or via the following link (Download the WhatsApp App).
- After the application is finished installing, please create a new account using the old number then click Restore (restore chat).
- Then click Next to restore chats stored in Google Drive.
The final word
That’s the way to backup or back up chat history on WhatsApp to secure WhatsApp account data.
In order for the backup process to run smoothly, try to learn the steps first, then prepare some of the necessary requirements such as a Gmail account and internet quota.
You can also use other methods if there are other methods known and can share tips through the comments column.
