WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform used by millions of people worldwide. One of the significant advantages of WhatsApp is the ability to back up your chats and media files. However, users often wonder how long these backups last. In this blog post, we will address this question and provide you with all the information you need.

What is a WhatsApp backup?

A WhatsApp backup is a copy of your conversations, photos, videos, and other media files that is stored on either your device’s internal storage or the cloud. This backup ensures that if you switch devices or accidentally delete your data, you can restore it easily.

How long are local WhatsApp backups stored?

Local WhatsApp backups are stored on your device’s internal storage. The duration these backups last mainly depends on the type of phone you have:

  • Android: On Android devices with an SD card, WhatsApp backups are stored on the SD card for 7 days. If there’s no SD card available, the backups are stored on the device’s internal storage.
  • iOS: On iOS devices, local backups are stored with the device’s internal storage and don’t have a specific expiration date.

How long are WhatsApp backups stored in the cloud?

WhatsApp provides an option to back up your data to popular cloud storage services like Google Drive (on Android) or iCloud (on iOS). The duration these backups last depends on the cloud provider:

  • Google Drive: WhatsApp backups on Google Drive are stored indefinitely as long as you have enough storage space available in your Google account.
  • iCloud: On iCloud, WhatsApp backups are stored for 180 days. After 180 days of inactivity, the backups may be deleted.

What happens if a backup is deleted?

If your WhatsApp backup is deleted, you won’t be able to restore your conversations and media files from that specific backup. However, if you have previously created multiple backups, you can still restore from the most recent one available.

How to manage your WhatsApp backups?

If you want to manage your WhatsApp backups, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to “Settings”.
  2. Tap on “Chats” and then “Chat backup”.
  3. Here, you can choose the backup frequency, where to store the backups, and manage your backups manually.

In summary

WhatsApp backups are crucial for preserving your chat history and media files. The duration of the backups varies depending on the storage location:

  • Local backups on Android last 7 days, while iOS backups have no specific expiration date.
  • Cloud backups on Google Drive (Android) are stored indefinitely, and on iCloud (iOS) for 180 days.

It’s always a good practice to have multiple backups and regularly check their status to ensure the safety of your data. With these backup options and durations in mind, you can now confidently manage your WhatsApp backups effectively.

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