There are plenty of reasons why you should back up your WhatsApp chat log to your desktop or laptop.įirst and foremost, a lot of important information gets exchanged on WhatsApp.
Read more Why backup your chat log to PC/Mac? There are two ways to backup your iPhone's data and depending on your phone's used storage and method. How to Properly Backup + Restore iPhone Data This way, even if you export or backup your iCloud or Google Drive, and even if someone gains access to these accounts, they won’t have access to your messages since they are encrypted. It only works per contact and it’s not secure, since it’s on plain text – you can literally open it with your phone, or through Notepad/TextEdit.įor better security, you ca n turn on End-to-End Encrypted Backup by going to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > and turn on the option.
You can also manually export your chats (with or without media files) as a text file, so you can read every conversation you’ve ever had per contact. WhatsApp for Android and iOS has a built-in chat backup function, but it will only backup your chats and media directly to your iCloud or Google Drive account, and you can restore your data from these accounts when required.įor this, however, you’ll need to be signed in on these accounts before you can access your backup – which could be a problem if you lose your phone or lose access to these accounts.
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