If you have recently accidentally deleted WhatsApp or lost it due to a software update on your Samsung Galaxy phone, don’t worry! You can easily it. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to restore WhatsApp on a Samsung Galaxy phone:
Step 1: Check if WhatsApp is still installed
First, check if WhatsApp is still installed on your Samsung Galaxy phone. To do so, go to the app drawer by swiping up on the home screen and look for the WhatsApp icon. If the app is still there, open it and check if all your chats and media files are still accessible. If the app and your chats are all intact, you don’t need to restore anything.
Step 2: Open Google Play Store
If you have confirmed that WhatsApp is no longer installed on your Samsung Galaxy phone, the next step is to open the Google Play Store. It’s the app with a white shopping bag icon with a colorful triangle on it. You should be able to find it in the app drawer or on the home screen.
Step 3: Search for WhatsApp
When you open the Google Play Store, you will see a search bar at the top of the screen. Type “WhatsApp” in the search bar and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Step 4: Install WhatsApp
Several results will appear on the screen. Look for the official WhatsApp Messenger app with a green phone icon and click on it. Then click the Install button. The app will start downloading and installing automatically.
Step 5: Verify your phone number
After the installation is complete, open WhatsApp and click Agree and Continue. You will then be prompted to enter your phone number so WhatsApp can verify it. Make sure you enter the correct phone number. You can also choose your country. Once you have entered your phone number, click Next.
Step 6: Restore your chats and media files
Next, you will be asked if you want to restore your chats and media files from a . If you have previously backed up your chats and media files using Google Drive, choose the Restore option. If not, select the Skip option and start a fresh installation. If you choose the Restore option, you will be asked to sign in to your Google account to access your backups.
Step 7: Start using WhatsApp again
Once you have completed the verification process and restored your chats and media files (if necessary), you can start using WhatsApp again on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
In conclusion, restoring WhatsApp on a Samsung Galaxy phone is a relatively easy process if you follow these steps. If you have backed up your chats and media files, you can restore them easily. However, if you haven’t backed up your chats, you will start fresh with a new installation. Either way, you can start chatting with your friends and family again in no time.