Do WhatsApp messages disappear when you get a new phone?

You can turn on disappearing messages by default for all new individual chats. iPhone and Android: Go to WhatsApp Settings > tap Account > Privacy > Default message timer and select a duration.

What will happen if I uninstall WhatsApp and install again?

If you uninstall WhatsApp from your mobile, people will still be able to send you messages. After installing the app again, you will be able to read those messages and get the missed call notifications. But if you delete your account, no one will be able to send you messages.

Does reinstalling WhatsApp delete messages?

When you reinstall WhatsApp on your phone, the account would still be there and it is possible to get some of the messages (the ones you’ve backed up) if not all. Delete WhatsApp: Deleting the WhatsApp Account means completely erasing your details, messages, and phone number from WhatsApp.

Will I lose my WhatsApp conversations if I change phones from Android to iPhone?

As we already mentioned above, Android uses Google Drive to backup WhatsApp messages and iPhone uses iCloud to back up WhatsApp messages and therefore it can only download chat backups from iCloud. Once the process is complete all your WhatsApp chats will be transferred from Android to iPhone.

How do I transfer my WhatsApp chat history to my new phone?

Method 2: Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to Android

1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Tap the Menu icon > Settings.
3. Tap “Chats” from the list of settings.
4. Tap Chat Backup.
5. Tap “Account” to select or add your Google Drive account.
6. Check “Include Videos” if you would like to export them too.

What happens when you delete WhatsApp chat?

WhatsApp does not delete your messages when you delete it, but just marks it as deleted. Whenever you clear (or delete) a message, or a batch of messages on WhatsApp, (be it an individual chat or a group message), they disappear from your screen immediately.

Does uninstalling WhatsApp delete media?

WhatsApp has both a local backup and a cloud backup in which your messages will be stored until you reinstall the app. It is important to note that the app takes time to restore your messages. These messages may not even contain media in the backups. Also, the backups only get stored automatically on android phones.

How do I uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall without losing data?

Part 3: For Android, How to Reinstall WhatsApp Without Data Loss?

1. Open WhatsApp and select Settings > Chat Backup > Backup Now. If you are connected to a network, your data will be backed up.
2. Verify your phone number to be able to restore your backup.
3. Select the “Restore” option, and your backup will be restored.

How do I get my WhatsApp messages back after reinstalling?

Restore from a local backup

1. Download a file manager app.
2. In the file manager app, navigate to your local storage or sdcard > WhatsApp > Databases.
3. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number.
4. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from the local backup.

How do I install WhatsApp on my new phone without losing data?

1. Open Google Play Store > search for WhatsApp > tap on Install to download WhatsApp on your phone. 2. Once WhatsApp has finished downloading, Open WhatsApp > tap on Continue to move to the next screen and Agree to WhatsApp Terms of Service.