If you have enabled WhatsApp chat backup on your Android or iOS device, the recovery process can be much easier for you.
Highlights
Recovery is possible from Google Drive (Android) and iCloud (iOS) backups
Recovery is also possible through local backup on Android devices
Third-party recovery tools can also prove helpful.
Accidentally deleting a specific WhatsApp chat can be frustrating, but with the right methods, it's possible to recover it. WhatsApp offers a built-in backup and restore option, which can be quite helpful if you've enabled regular backups. However, some users disable backups due to limited storage space on their Google account or other reasons, making deleting chats a hassle. However, there are still some options available for recovering deleted chats.
This guide will walk you through the methods for recovering deleted chats, ranging from cloud or local backups to third-party tools. This is possible on both Android and iOS operating systems, so we're covering both.
Method 1. Restore from Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS) Backup
If you have backup enabled in WhatsApp:
Uninstall WhatsApp and download and install it again.
Now verify your number to login.
Now, WhatsApp will ask you to restore the backup from Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS). Tap 'Restore.'
After restoration, the chat you deleted will reappear.
Note: Make sure your backup is from before you deleted the chat. This will also only show messages sent or received before the backup.
Method 2. Restore from Local Backup (Android)
There's an additional option for Android users. WhatsApp continuously creates local backups in your phone's storage. To do this, follow the steps below:
Open your file manager and go to /WhatsApp/Databases.
Rename the latest backup file from msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt14 to msgstore.db.crypt14. Here, YYYY-MM-DD represents the latest date.
Now uninstall WhatsApp, reinstall it and select 'Restore' during setup.
Method 3. Using Third-Party Recovery Tools
If a backup isn't available, you can use third-party recovery tools like Dr.Fone or iMyFone. The recovery process is similar for most tools.
You need to install the recovery tool on your PC or Mac.
The software then prompts the user to connect their device to a PC or Mac via USB. Many tools also ask them to enable Developer Options on their Android device and turn on USB Debugging.
The developers of these tools claim that by doing this the tools scan the device and find the deleted chats from its root.
Keep in mind: We recommend installing these only from the official website. Also, carefully read all the features of any software before purchasing or downloading it. Gadgets 360 does not take any responsibility for these software.
