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How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong><br />

<strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong><br />

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How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone or Android phone<br />

has always been a hot <strong>to</strong>pic, as <strong>WhatsApp</strong> is now a popular instant messaging app<br />

for Android and iPhone users. We use <strong>WhatsApp</strong> for social communication or<br />

business contacts almost every day, so this app must keep a lot of valuable<br />

conversations. To this end, Android and iPhone <strong>WhatsApp</strong> have both launched builtin<br />

backup features that allow users <strong>to</strong> save <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats via <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> on<br />

Android phones/tablets and iCloud on iOS devices.


However, if you recently changed your phone, such as switch <strong>from</strong> Android <strong>to</strong><br />

iPhone, and want <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> your new<br />

iPhone or Android phone, you will find that you have problems in transferring<br />

<strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone. But don't worry, in this article, we<br />

recommend two ways <strong>to</strong> help you res<strong>to</strong>re your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong><br />

<strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> Android phone and iPhone.<br />

Part 1: <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> Android<br />

Part 2: <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone


Tips: How <strong>to</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> Chats <strong>to</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>?<br />

Before we tell you how <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>, we would<br />

like <strong>to</strong> show you how <strong>to</strong> create a <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup with <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>, in case that<br />

some people don't know how <strong>to</strong> do it. Just follow the simple steps below <strong>to</strong> backup<br />

your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> messages and media on <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>.<br />

Run <strong>WhatsApp</strong> -> Tap "Settings" -> Select "Chats" -> Click "Chat backup" -> Press<br />

"Back up <strong>to</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>" -> Choose a <strong>Google</strong> account <strong>to</strong> save your data <strong>to</strong>.


Part 1: <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> Android<br />

You can directly extract <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup data <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> drive and res<strong>to</strong>re them<br />

<strong>to</strong> your new Android devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Huawei, ZTE, etc.<br />

What you need <strong>to</strong> do are as follows:<br />

Step 1: After you have backed up your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats on <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>, uninstall<br />

and reinstall <strong>WhatsApp</strong> on your Android phone.<br />

Step 2: During the app installation, you will be asked <strong>to</strong> verify your phone number.<br />

After that, you will be prompted <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chat his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>from</strong><br />

<strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>.


Step 3: Just tap on the "<strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong>" but<strong>to</strong>n <strong>to</strong> confirm the res<strong>to</strong>ring process and then all<br />

the <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup will be res<strong>to</strong>re <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> your Android device.<br />

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Part 2: <strong>Res<strong>to</strong>re</strong> <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>Backup</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone<br />

Note: You CANNOT res<strong>to</strong>re <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone directly!<br />

To protect your data <strong>from</strong> being compromised, making sure your personal data can be<br />

safely transferred <strong>to</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> without being blocked by any harmful hackers, <strong>Google</strong><br />

<strong>Drive</strong> uses an encryption pro<strong>to</strong>col. However, the iPhone uses a different encryption<br />

pro<strong>to</strong>col than <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>, meaning that <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong>'s encryption pro<strong>to</strong>col is not<br />

compatible with the iOS system, which means there is no easy and direct way <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re<br />

<strong>WhatsApp</strong> messages <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> iPhone.<br />

However, you can try other ways <strong>to</strong> transfer <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats <strong>to</strong> your iPhone. Next, we will<br />

teach you how <strong>to</strong> save your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats <strong>to</strong> iPhone by emailing. You can continue <strong>to</strong><br />

read if you are interested in this method.


Tips: Save Your <strong>WhatsApp</strong> Chats <strong>to</strong> iPhone by Emailing<br />

Step 1. Turn on your iPhone and launch the <strong>WhatsApp</strong> application on it.<br />

Step 2. Locate <strong>to</strong> the chat that you want <strong>to</strong> transfer. Tap on it and then go <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p of<br />

the screen <strong>to</strong> click on the group chat name or the contact's name.<br />

Step 3. After the operations above, you should swipe down and choose the option of<br />

"Export Chat". Then, you are allowed <strong>to</strong> choose whether need <strong>to</strong> attach your media or<br />

not.


Step 4. Choose the option of "Mail" and input your email address. Then, tap "Send" <strong>to</strong><br />

transfer your selected <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats <strong>to</strong> your email.


Words in the End:<br />

It is extremely simple <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re <strong>WhatsApp</strong> backup <strong>from</strong> <strong>Google</strong> <strong>Drive</strong> <strong>to</strong> an<br />

Android phone or tablet. But it seems difficult <strong>to</strong> do the same work on iOS devices.<br />

Apart <strong>from</strong> transferring <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chats <strong>to</strong> iPhone via emailing, we also have guide<br />

<strong>to</strong> show you how <strong>to</strong> transfer <strong>WhatsApp</strong> chat his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>from</strong> Android <strong>to</strong> iPhone. Read<br />

the related tu<strong>to</strong>rial and pick out your favorite way.<br />

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