Tech Hacks: Do old WhatsApp chats disappear when you get a new phone? Try this simple method to recover all your data in an instant

Backing up and saving your WhatsApp chats and media files is very easy. This way, your old data won't be deleted even if you change your phone or uninstall the app. Below are the complete steps for backing up and restoring for both Android and iPhone:

How to backup WhatsApp?

For Android users:

Open WhatsApp on your phone.

Click on the three dots (Menu) above and go to Settings.

After this click on Chats and then select the option of Chat Backup.

Here you'll see the option 'Back up to Google Drive.' Click on it and select your preferred schedule (e.g. Daily, Weekly, or Monthly).

After this, select your Google Account in which you want to save the backup.

Finally, click the 'Back Up' button. Your backup will begin saving to Google Drive.

For iPhone (iOS) users:

Open WhatsApp and go to Settings at the bottom right.

Tap Chats and then select Chat Backup.

After this click on 'Back Up Now'.

If you want, you can go to Auto Backup and set it daily, weekly or monthly.

How to restore WhatsApp data?

When you install WhatsApp on a new phone or re-download the app on an old phone, here's the restore process to get your chats back:

Download and install WhatsApp on your new or reset phone.

Open the app and enter the same mobile number that you were using earlier.

Enter the OTP received on your phone to verify the number.

After the verification is complete, the option of 'Restore' will appear on the screen.

Click the Restore button to get your chats and media back. Once the backup is restored, the process will be complete and all your old messages will be back.

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