Where Are WhatsApp Backups Stored?

WhatsApp backups are an important tool for people wanting to save their chat history and settings. But, where are WhatsApp backups stored? The answer to this question depends on the device and operating system you use.

Android

When using an Android device, WhatsApp backups are stored locally on your device in a folder called “WhatsApp”. This folder is usually located in the internal storage of your device, but it can also be stored in an external storage such as a microSD card. The exact location of the folder varies depending on the type of phone you have and the Android version you use.

iOS

If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, WhatsApp backups are stored in the cloud via iCloud. This means that your WhatsApp data is backed up automatically to iCloud when you have an active internet connection. To access your iCloud backup, open Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups > WhatsApp and then select “Show All Apps” from the drop-down menu.

Windows Phone

For those using a Windows Phone, WhatsApp backups are stored locally on your device in a folder called “Data”. This folder is located in the Phone directory of your device’s internal storage. To access it, open File Explorer > Computer > Phone and then navigate to the Data folder.

Conclusion

WhatsApp backups can be stored either locally on your device or in the cloud via iCloud depending on which type of device and operating system you use. For Android users, they are usually stored in a folder called “WhatsApp” located within internal storage; for iOS users they are stored in iCloud; and for Windows users they are stored in a folder called “Data” located within their phone directory of their internal storage.