As we all know, we can back up WhatsApp messages on Android devices with Google Drive. However, what if we want to back up WhatsApp messages from Android to PC? Is there any viable method? Maybe this question has been lingering in your brain for several days. If you want to solve this issue, read the following methods. We've summed up 5 useful approaches, and offered detailed steps and pictures for the convenience of every reader.
So many WhatsApp messages on your Android phone, right? Then is it time-consuming to back up all the chats to your PC? Actually, it is not because you can use Coolmuster Android WhatsApp Recovery, a program to transfer WhatsApp chats and attachments. With it, you can transfer all conversations at once. Furthermore, it will save your chats in a HTML file, and you can view your chats at any time on your desktop.
Key features of Android WhatsApp Recovery:
This WhatsApp Transfer tool is widely compatible with all models of Android devices, for example, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra/S24/S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/S9/S8/S7/S6, OnePlus Ace 3/Ace 3V/12/12R/Ace 2 Pro/Ace 2V/Ace 2, Tecno Pova 6 Neo/Pova 6/Camon 30 Pro/Camon 30/Spark 20 Pro, Sony, HTC, Vivo, ZTE, Motorola, etc.
Now download it on your computer and have a try:
Here's how to back up WhatsApp to PC with this software:
01Connect your Android device to your PC with a USB cable, and open Coolmuster Android WhatsApp Recovery on your PC.
02Once connected, choose your device on the interface, and click "Next" to start scanning your WhatsApp data.
03Follow the on-screen guide to turn on the feature of end-to-end encryption on the WhatsApp app. Then the software will enter the code automatically. Please click "View It" to view your WhatsApp data.
04Select the WhatsApp messages and click "Recover to Computer". Then your WhatsApp chats will be saved on your computer in an HTML file. You can access it with a browser easily.
Email is another efficient way to back up WhatsApp to a computer. Transferring WhatsApp chat from Android or iPhone via Email is a built-in feature of the WhatsApp app and it is very simple to operate. But as there is a limitation on the file size of an email attachment, it is not suitable to transfer a mass of chat history.
Guide on how to transfer WhatsApp Messages from Android to PC via Email:
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app on your Android phone, then go to the WhatsApp chat history that you want to export.
Step 2: Tap the menu icon on the top-right corner and select "More".
Step 3: Select "Export chat" and you will see various options. Here we will select "Gmail" to send WhatsApp chat via email.
Step 4: Now you can compose an email with the chat history attached, enter your own email address and click the "Send" button.
Step 5: On your computer, log in to your email account and download the WhatsApp messages from Android to your PC.
WhatsApp offers web client, which can be an easy solution to save WhatsApp chats on PC. But it is not workable for transferring text and audio messages, so this method is only recommended when you want to save some files like photos and videos on the WhatsApp chat to your computer.
Here's how to copy WhatsApp messages from Android to PC via web service:
Step 1: On your computer, open a browser and visit the WhatsApp website.
Step 2: Open the WhatsApp on your Android phone, and tap the "Menu" icon > "WhatsApp Web" > scan the QR code on the WhatsApp website.
Step 3: Go to the conversation you wish to copy, click the desired file and click the download button to get them to your computer.
Backing up WhatsApp to Google Drive is also a common option to keep your data safe. You can do this inside the WhatsApp app directly. Ensure that your Android phone has enough battery and is connected to a stable Wi-Fi.
Simple steps on how to backup WhatsApp with Google Drive:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.
Step 2: Tap the "More" icon on the top-right corner and navigate to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat Backup".
Step 3: Tap "Google Account" and choose the account you want to back up to, then tap the "BACK UP" button.
Tips: On the "Chat backup" screen, you can set up an automatic backup by selecting "Back up to Google Drive" > "Daily", "Weekly" or "Monthly".
Your WhatsApp information is stored on a private folder on your Android phone. You can access the internal memory of your Android phone on the computer by connecting your phone to the computer with a USB cable and export the WhatsApp data to your computer. But note that the messages are not readable on your computer, you can only view the media files like photos.
Here's how to save WhatsApp messages from Android to PC with Default Settings:
Step 1: Connect your Android phone to your PC with a suitable USB cable.
Step 2: After your phone is detected by the computer, open "This PC" and navigate to your "Android phone" > "Internal memory".
Step 3: Find the "WhatsApp" folder in the internal memory of your phone and open it.
Step 4: Select and copy the messages, then paste them on your computer.
Q1: Can I view my WhatsApp chats after backing up to my computer?
Yes, as long as you save your WhatsApp chats in a accessible format like HTML, you can easily view the file with a browser on your computer.
Q2: Can I restore my WhatsApp messages from my computer to my Android phone?
No, you can't. You can restore your WhatsApp messages from your Google Backup.
It's not challenging to back up WhatsApp from an Android device to a PC because you can get help from the above methods. All of them are effective and safe. But if you have many WhatsApp chats and view your chats easily, you can choose Coolmuster Android WhatsApp Recovery. This program can export your WhatsApp messages in HTML files, and save your media files with original quality. Try it if you don't want to lose your WhatsApp data.
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