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How do I reduce WhatsApp backup size in iCloud?
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on your Android smartphone and tap on the three-dot menu button. Step 2: Now tap on the “Settings” option. Step 3: Now, choose the “Data and Storage Usage” listing. Step 4: Now you’ll see a “Storage Usage” section.
Does WhatsApp backup count in iCloud storage?
Until now, any WhatsApp data that was backed up onto Google’s Drive counted toward the space you had available in the cloud. Apple users have their messages stored in iCloud, while Android users have always used Google Drive.
What is the difference between WhatsApp backup and iCloud backup?
The iCloud backup and having the device backup does duplicate data. If you enable the whatsapp iCloud backup you are able to restore your data to a new phone, without performing a full iCloud restore. Personally I would keep the in built whatsapp backup enabled and untick it from the complete iPhone backup.
Why is iCloud backup large?
Your iPhones and iPads automatically back up to Apple’s iCloud. Most people will hit their device storage limit due to iCloud Photo Library automatically backing up photos, while backups from old iPhones and iPads can also consume a large amount of storage space if you never delete them.
Does WhatsApp need to be backed up to iCloud?
To prevent losing all your WhatsApp data, you gotta back up your data. WhatsApp uses iCloud to backup your chats to the cloud. Your chat logs and account data are secure in case you ever lose your phone and need to pick back up where you left off.
How big is a WhatsApp backup in iCloud?
Because i see 2.1GB inside the iCloud Backup, and then 1.7Gb inside document and settings. Yes, if you have device backup and WhatsApp chat backup turned on, you will indeed be making two backups for WhatsApp. In my case, this means 2 x 1.5GB.
Is there a way to delete WhatsApp from iCloud?
1st switch: iPhone Settings app > Tap your name in the top > iCloud > scroll down to see the switch (this switch creates a live backup that allows for an independent backup, meaning you don’t need to restore your whole iphone to restore this backup, you can delete Whatsapp Only and said backup will be detected when you reinstall Whatsapp).
Is it possible to make two WhatsApp backups?
Yes, if you have device backup and WhatsApp chat backup turned on, you will indeed be making two backups for WhatsApp. In my case, this means 2 x 1.5GB. The following unofficial info should help you make a decision on whether to keep both, or turn one of them off.
Why is my WhatsApp backup stuck on iCloud?
The WhatsApp iCloud backup feature keeps getting stuck at a certain point (e.g. x MB out of the total MB to backup).