How to Restore Deleted WhatsApp Messages and Contacts

Restoring deleted WhatsApp messages and contacts can be challenging, but with the right steps, you can recover your lost data. Whether you have a backup or not, this guide will walk you through the process for both Android and iOS devices.

Restoring Deleted WhatsApp Messages and Contacts on Android

Restoring your deleted WhatsApp messages and contacts on an Android device can be done in a few simple steps. Here’s how you can do it:

Restore from Google Drive Backup

Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number. When prompted, tap Restore. Ensure you’re using the same Google account that you used for the backup.

Restore from Local Backup

If you don’t have a Google Drive backup, WhatsApp automatically creates local backups daily. Use a file manager app to navigate to WhatsApp Databases. You will find files named like Versio_*.db. Rename the most recent backup file to Versio.db. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp and verify your number. Tap Restore when prompted.

Restore Contacts

If you deleted contacts, check if they are backed up on Google Contacts. Log in to your Google account and check the contacts section. You can also restore contacts from your phone’s internal storage if you have a backup.

Restoring Deleted WhatsApp Messages and Contacts on iOS

Restoring your deleted WhatsApp messages and contacts on an iOS device can be a bit more complicated but still manageable. Here’s how you can do it:

Restore from iCloud Backup

Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number. Follow the prompts to restore your chat history from iCloud.

Restore from iTunes Backup

If you have previously backed up your iPhone using iTunes, you can restore your entire device from that backup. This will restore all app data, including WhatsApp messages. Connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes, select your device, and choose Restore Backup.

Restore Contacts

Check if your contacts are synced with iCloud. Go to Settings[your name]iCloud and make sure Contacts is toggled on. If you have a backup of your contacts, you can restore them from there.

Important Notes

Restoring backups will overwrite current data, so make sure to back up any new messages or contacts before proceeding. Without a backup, it may not be possible to recover deleted messages or contacts. Follow these steps carefully. If you have any specific issues during the process, feel free to ask for assistance!