WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with millions of users sending messages, photos and videos on a daily basis. But can a WhatsApp chat be recovered?
The simple answer is yes, it is possible to recover WhatsApp chats as long as you have taken precautions to ensure your data is backed up. The process of recovering deleted WhatsApp chats is fairly simple and straightforward, but it does require some technical knowledge.
First, you will need to check if your WhatsApp chats are backed up on either iCloud or Google Drive. If they are not, then you will need to manually back them up before attempting to recover them.
To do this, open WhatsApp and tap the Settings icon (the three dots in the top right corner). Tap Chats and then Chat Backup. Here you can select Back Up Now to start the backup process.
Once your data has been backed up, you can start the recovery process by downloading a specialized app such as dr.fone – Recover (iOS). This app will help you scan through your device’s storage and locate any deleted WhatsApp chats that may still be present on your device. Once they have been located, you can select which ones to restore and save them back onto your device.
Another way to recover deleted WhatsApp chats is through using a backup extractor tool such as iBackup Extractor. This tool allows you to extract any data from an existing iCloud or Google Drive backup file without having to restore the entire backup onto your device. You can then select which files or conversations you wish to extract from the backup file and save them back onto your device.
Finally, if all else fails then it may be possible for Apple or Google support personnel to help recover deleted messages from their servers depending on how long ago they were deleted and whether they are still present within their records. This requires direct contact with either Apple or Google’s support team so it is not always an option for everyone but it may be worth considering if all other avenues have been exhausted.
Conclusion: In conclusion, it is possible for users to recover deleted WhatsApp chats as long as they have taken precautions such as backing up their data on either iCloud or Google Drive beforehand. There are also specialized apps available that can help scan for any remaining data that may still be present on a user’s device or within existing backups stored online with Apple or Google’s servers.