How to activate automatic WhatsApp backups on your Android phone
WhatsApp provides several options to back up your chat data. This feature is especially useful for users transitioning between devices or looking to safeguard their messages from potential data loss. You can choose between setting up automatic recurring backups or manually backing up your chats whenever needed. For enhanced privacy, WhatsApp also offers the ability to create end-to-end encrypted backups, ensuring your data remains secure. Here's a detailed guide on how to back up your WhatsApp chat history automatically.
On Android, WhatsApp chat backup happens through your Google Account
You can back up your WhatsApp chat history on Android through your Google Account. The cloud storage used for this backup is provided and managed by Google. To get started, ensure the following: Your device is linked to an active Google Account and Google Play services are installed on your device. There is sufficient free space on your device for the backup and your Google Account has enough available storage. Ensure you have a strong and stable internet connection.
How to set up automatic backups
To ensure your chats are safely backed up automatically, follow these steps: Go to More options (three-dot icon) and select Settings, then tap on Chats. Navigate to Chat backup and choose Back up to your Google Account. Pick a backup schedule other than "Never" or "Only when I tap Back up." Select the Google Account you want to use. You can also choose 'Back up using cellular' to specify the network for backups.
