How to Recover WhatsApp Deleted Messages: A Complete Guide

In our daily lives and in this modern era, WhatsApp is a very good application through which we can communicate with each other and our loved ones, make contacts, send photos and videos, and do many things that were not possible in the past. But if you accidentally delete any message, how can you recover it? We will tell you step by step in this article.

We’ll cover methods for both Android and iPhone users, including how to restore WhatsApp data from backups and even tips to avoid losing messages in the future. Plus, we’ll address a common query: how to restore WhatsApp data in iPhone from Google Drive. Let’s get started!

Why Do WhatsApp Messages Get Deleted?

How to Recover WhatsApp Deleted Messages A Complete Guide Before we get to the problem, let us tell you how and why this problem occurs. What are the reasons that can cause some messages and important data in WhatsApp to be deleted from your mobile?

1. Accidental Deletion: You might have deleted a chat or message by mistake.
2. App Uninstallation: It often happens that you uninstall your WhatsApp application but you are unable to take a backup or if you have not taken a backup, this could also be a reason.
3. Phone Reset or Damage: Factory resetting your phone or damage to the device can wipe out your WhatsApp data.
4. Backup Issues: Sometimes, backups fail or get corrupted, leaving you without a safety net.

It was important to tell you all these reasons so that you can keep this in mind in the future and avoid things that can cause you problems. Now let us tell you step by step how to recover deleted messages on WhatsApp.

Method 1: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages from Local Backup (Android)

If you are an Android user, one benefit for you is that whatever WhatsApp you are using on your mobile, will automatically back up your chats and media every day at 2 PM.

These backups are stored in your phone’s internal storage or SD card. Here’s how to recover deleted messages using a local backup:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp: First of all, uninstall WhatsApp from your mobile, then reinstall the official WhatsApp app from the Google Play Store.
2. Verify Your Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
3. Restore from Backup: WhatsApp will detect the local backup and prompt you to restore it. Tap Restore to recover your messages.
4. Complete the Setup: Once the restoration is complete, your deleted messages should reappear.

Note: Keep in mind that local backups are only stored for seven days, any backup older than that will not be boosted. So if you have very old messages and you want to recover them, this method will not work there, but we will give you more ideas later.

Method 2: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages from Google Drive Backup (Android)

For Android users, Google Drive is a lifesaver. WhatsApp allows you to back up your chats and media to Google Drive, making it easy to restore data even if you lose your phone. Here’s how to recover deleted messages from Google Drive:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp: First of all, you have to uninstall your WhatsApp as per the above method and then reinstall WhatsApp from the official Play Store on your mobile.
2. Verify Your Number: After this, you have to verify your mobile number. Open WhatsApp, enter the previous mobile number that you have previously used on your WhatsApp ID create an ID on this number again and verify it.
3. Restore from Google Drive: WhatsApp will detect the Google Drive backup and ask if you want to restore it. Tap Restore.
4. Wait for the Process to Complete: Depending on the size of your backup, this may take a few minutes.
5. Complete the Setup: This process may take some time depending on the size of your backup file. The larger the GB or MB, the longer it may take, so wait and be patient.

Pro Tip: Keep one thing in mind you are using the same Google account and the same phone number on which your previous account was created and where you had taken a backup and want to take the same backup again.

Method 3: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages from iCloud Backup (iPhone)

iPhone users rely on iCloud for WhatsApp backups. If you have enabled your iCloud backup, then recovering your deleted messages and media becomes very easy. Here, step by step, we tell you how if you are an iPhone user and want to recover your backup from iCloud, then you can do it.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp: Delete WhatsApp from your iPhone and reinstall it from the App Store.
2. Verify Your Number: Open WhatsApp and verify your mobile number.
3. Restore from iCloud: WhatsApp will detect the iCloud backup and prompt you to restore it. Tap Restore Chat History.
4. Wait for the Process to Complete: This may take some time, depending on the backup size.
5. Complete the Setup: Your deleted messages should now be restored.

Note: Keep in mind during this process that you must be connected to a good Wi-Fi connection and that you are using the same Apple ID.

Method 4: How to Restore WhatsApp Data in iPhone from Google Drive

Now, let’s address a common question: how to restore WhatsApp data in iPhone from Google Drive. Unfortunately, WhatsApp on iPhone doesn’t support direct restoration from Google Drive. However, there’s a workaround if you’re switching from Android to iPhone:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Restore WhatsApp Data on Android: First, restore the WhatsApp data on your Android device and back to Google Drive.
2. Transfer Data to iPhone: Use a third-party tool like Dr Fone – WhatsApp Transfer or Move to iOS to transfer the data from Android to iPhone.
3. Complete the Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer.

Limitations: This process was a bit complicated, so you may need an Android device first and secondly, you may have to pay for the cost of whatever tools you use.

Method 5: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Without Backup

There is a reality that all your data gets deleted from you or you lose it and you are not able to take a backup of it, so don’t lose hope. We will tell you another way through which you can recover your deleted WhatsApp data even without taking a backup. Let’s take a look at this step by step.

1. Check Notification History: If you have notifications enabled, you might find deleted messages in your phone’s notification history.
2. Use Third-Party Tools: Tools like FoneLab or iMobie can help recover deleted messages, but use them cautiously and only from trusted sources.
3. Ask the Sender: If the message was sent by someone else, ask them to forward it to you.

Tips to Avoid Losing WhatsApp Messages in the Future

In this article, we have told you in detail how you can recover your WhatsApp data, but in this paragraph, we give you some tips that you can keep in mind to avoid this problem in the future.

1. Enable Automatic Backups: Set up daily backups to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone).
2. Manually Backup Important Chats: Keep backing up your WhatsApp chats every day to your email or cloud storage.
3. Avoid Accidental Deletion: Be cautious when clearing chats or uninstalling WhatsApp.
4. Check Backup Settings: Ensure your backups are running smoothly and not failing due to storage issues.

Conclusion

Many people lose their essential WhatsApp data and often get very worried and search the internet for such solutions. If you are an iPhone user or an Android user, keep taking a backup of your WhatsApp data every day so that you do not face any kind of problem if WhatsApp is deleted from you or if your messages are deleted, then you should have a backup.

And if you’re wondering how to restore WhatsApp data in iPhone from Google Drive, remember that it requires a workaround since the iPhone relies on iCloud.

All the methods we have given you in this article work, and by following all these methods, you can solve this problem and avoid this problem in the future.

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