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Will I lose my WhatsApp pictures if I change phones?
You can transfer your WhatsApp data to a new phone by restoring from Google Drive or a local backup. WhatsApp automatically takes a backup of its chats on the local storage every day. Therefore, you can just copy the local backup file and move it to your new Android device.
Does uninstalling WhatsApp delete pictures?
Uninstalling WhatsApp from your phone will not delete existing WhatsApp media files such as received photos, videos, documents, etc. All of them will still be accessible on your phone via a file manager, gallery app, and other similar apps.
What happens if I uninstall WhatsApp and then reinstall?
Both remain unaffected when you uninstall WhatsApp. Meaning, after reinstallation of WhatsApp, you will have the same account and privacy settings. However, when you delete your WhatsApp account, all the settings and blocked numbers will be reset and deleted.
How do I install WhatsApp on my new phone without losing data?
1. Open Google Play Store > search for WhatsApp > tap on Install to download WhatsApp on your phone. 2. Once WhatsApp has finished downloading, Open WhatsApp > tap on Continue to move to the next screen and Agree to WhatsApp Terms of Service.
What happens if I remove WhatsApp from my phone?
when you uninstall the app, no significant changes happen to your chat messages. You will still receive them, but simply won’t be able to access them. WhatsApp has both a local backup and a cloud backup in which your messages will be stored until you reinstall the app.
Will my WhatsApp messages stay on my old phone?
To back up the chats on your old phones, go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Here you will find the green ‘Backup’ button. Tap on the button to backup your chats locally on your phone. Tap ‘Restore’ and your old WhatsApp chats will be copied to your new phone.
What happens to WhatsApp chats when you uninstall the app?
These chats get saved in your device’s memory. So, if this automatic backup feature isn’t turned on in your device and you uninstalled your WhatsApp, then you will lose all your chats. If you have backed up your WhatsApp before deleting the app, the chats history can be restored after you reinstall WhatsApp.
How to reinstall WhatsApp on iPhone and Android devices?
On iPhone, long press the WhatsApp icon on the home screen. Once the icons start shaking, tap on the cross icon on WhatsApp. If you want to reinstall WhatsApp, download it from the respective app store on your Android and iOS devices. Note: You can install it on another phone and restore your chats using cloud backup.
How to recover deleted WhatsApp on Android phone?
3.2 Reinstall WhatsApp and Restore from Local Backup or Google Drive 1 Step 2 1: Basically, after the installation, opens the app and verify your mobile number. 3 Step 4 2: A pop-up will appear, tap ‘Restore’. More
What happens to old messages and media when I reinstall WhatsApp?
So, yes, nothing happens to your old messages and media provided you select the restore option when asked during the reinstallation process. If you miss that window, your WhatsApp app will appear blank without any chat history except the groups that you are part of. In case that happens, uninstall it again and then choose the restore option.