WhatsApp trick: How to recover deleted messages on Android, iOS smartphones

WhatsApp trick: Facebook-owned WhatsApp remains the most popular messaging app in the world with about over 1.5 billion monthly active users globally. The app has become one stop destination for many to send messages, exchange greetings and store media. But, what if you end up deleting some of these messages by mistake? This can happen while moving your data from one smartphone to other or while clearing older messages that are not needed anymore. However, there is no need to worry as a simple WhatsApp trick allows users to recover their deleted messages on Android, iOS smartphones. Let's see how.

WhatsApp trick: Restoring data for Android

- Android smartphone users can restore messages through local backup.

- Go to file browser.

- Go to WhatsApp > Database

- Select the ‘msgstore.db.crypt12’ file and long-press it to rename the file to ‘msgstore_backup.db.crypt12’.

- Rename the most recent backup file to ‘msgstore.db.crypt12’.

- From here, you need to go to the Google Drive and open the menu.

- Open backup folder and delete the recent WhatsApp backup.

- Then, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.

- When you log in to WhatsApp, select the restore messages option and opt for local backup.

- Select ‘msgstore.db.crypt12’ file and tap the ‘Restore’ button.

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WhatsApp trick: Restoring data on iOS

- iOS smartphone users can restore messages through Cloud Storage.

- Uninstall the WhatsApp app from your device.

- Reinstall and login with the same phone number.

- Opt for restore messages from Cloud storage while logging in.

Of course, the best trick of them all is to make sure you avoid making a mistake like this out of confusion or simply because of lack of focus. You will not only save time and effort, but also prevent needless stress and anxiety. Instead, you could well do what you love, chat with friends and family on WhatsApp!