How to Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Reinstall WhatsApp

   Uninstall WhatsApp from your Android device. Open the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and select Install to ensure you are using the most current version of the application.

   Note: Ensure your device is signed into the same Google account used to create the backup.
2. 1 min

   Verify your phone number

   Open WhatsApp and accept the Terms of Service. Enter the exact phone number associated with your previous account and tap Next to receive your six-digit verification code.

3. 30 sec

   Grant backup permissions

   Once verified, WhatsApp will request permission to access your contacts and Google Drive backups. Tap Continue to authorize these permissions and allow the app to scan for existing cloud backups.

4. 2 min

   Initiate data restoration

   When the app detects your backup, tap the Restore button on the screen. Do not close the application or interrupt the connection while the progress bar completes the data transfer.

   Note: Restoration time depends on the size of your media files and network speed.
5. 30 sec

   Complete the setup

   Tap Next once the restoration finishes to see your chat history. WhatsApp will continue to download media files in the background after the initial messages are restored.