Can I restore WhatsApp from local backup instead of Google Drive?

Can I restore WhatsApp from local backup instead of Google Drive?

Even if you do not have a Backup of WhatsApp on Google Drive, you can still Restore WhatsApp from Local Backup on Android Phone and recover all your WhatsApp Chats and Photos.

How can I restore my WhatsApp backup from internal memory?

Restore a less recent local backup

1. Download a file manager app.
2. In the file manager app, navigate to sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases.
3. Rename the backup file you want to restore from msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12 to msgstore.db.crypt12.
4. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.
5. Tap RESTORE when prompted.

Does Google Drive store all WhatsApp backups?

The media files are saved in a separate ‘Media’ folder inside the WhatsApp folder. There is a ‘Backups’ folder, too, which includes backup settings and other encrypted files.

What is local backup and Google Drive backup in WhatsApp?

WhatsApp gives Android users three options to back up your data. You can choose between “back up to Google Drive when you tap back up’, ‘back up only over Wi-Fi’ and ‘include videos’. In order to back up, launch WhatsApp, click on the three dots on the top right corner, choose Settings, chats, chat backups.

Where is WhatsApp local backup stored?

How to Access WhatsApp Local Backup on Android Phone? WhatsApp Local Backups are located at path Device Storage > WhatsApp > Databases. If you are using a SD Card, WhatsApp Local Backup can be found at SD Card > WhatsApp > Databases.

How can I restore my WhatsApp chat history?

How to restore your chat history

1. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.
2. Open WhatsApp and verify your number.
3. When prompted, tap RESTORE to restore your chats and media from Google Drive.
4. After the restoration process is complete, tap NEXT.
5. WhatsApp will begin restoring your media files after your chats are restored.

How do I view my local WhatsApp backup?

How can I recover WhatsApp chat history?