{"id":170884,"date":"2024-06-28T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T06:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=170884"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:39:04","slug":"recover-deleted-whatsapp-messages-without-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-whatsapp-messages-without-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Without Backup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>WhatsApp messages are like tiny anecdotes of our lives. They make up everything from mundane grocery lists to stirring conversations with our loved ones. Losing these chats can be frustrating, especially if you&rsquo;re using WhatsApp for business communication. A lost chat can quickly become a lost business opportunity and other operational snags.<\/p><p>Recovering deleted messages on WhatsApp is simple if you have previously enabled Chat backup, but if you haven&rsquo;t done so, you&rsquo;re in trouble. Wondering if there&rsquo;s still any hope of recovering your lost chats?<\/p><p>Well, do not fret&mdash;you&rsquo;ve come to the right place. In this blog, we&rsquo;ll explore all methods available to recover deleted WhatsApp messages without backup.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced-solution:-recover-deleted-whatsapp-messages-without-backup\"><strong>Advanced Solution: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Without Backup<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Stellar Data Recovery for Android<\/strong> is a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/media-tools\/android-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android Data Recovery tool<\/a> designed to recover lost WhatsApp chats and attachments from Android smartphones. This robust tool has a super easy-to-use interface that lets you recover deleted WhatsApp chats, documents, and media from any Android device.<\/p><div class=\" d-flex justify-content-center mb-3\"> \n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryforAndroid-B.exe\" class=\"download_btn win mr-3 \">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/stellarblog2024\/images\/windows.svg\" alt=\"win\" width=\"22\">Free Download\n        <\/a>\n              <\/div><p>The main features include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recovers deleted WhatsApp data without backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports all OS versions from Android 6 and above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovers from the internal memory of Android devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovers deleted contacts, call history &amp; messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovers deleted photos, audio &amp; videos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lets you preview the files before saving them.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Follow the steps below to recover deleted WhatsApp Messages without backup:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install <strong>Stellar Data Recovery for Android<\/strong> on your PC and launch the software.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface.jpg\" alt=\"User Interface\" class=\"wp-image-189406 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:736px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1.-User-Interface-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the <strong>What to Recover<\/strong> interface, select the <strong>Recover WhatsApp Data <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-12.png\" alt=\"select the Recover WhatsApp Data\" class=\"wp-image-189407 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:746px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-12.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-12-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-12-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image-12-150x102.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool allows you to recover both WhatsApp chats and attachments. Choose as per your requirement and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, connect your device to the PC via a USB cable.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104517_www.stellarinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Connect your device\" class=\"wp-image-170895 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104517_www.stellarinfo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104517_www.stellarinfo-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104517_www.stellarinfo-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, <strong>Enable USB Debugging<\/strong> on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104611_www.stellarinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Enable USB Debugging\" class=\"wp-image-170896 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104611_www.stellarinfo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104611_www.stellarinfo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104611_www.stellarinfo-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once it&rsquo;s completed, the <strong>Connected Device <\/strong>screen appears. Now, click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104716_www.stellarinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Click scan\" class=\"wp-image-170897 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104716_www.stellarinfo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104716_www.stellarinfo-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104716_www.stellarinfo-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>Disconnect from Google Drive<\/strong> dialog box appears. The tool will prompt you to take your latest local chat backup and disconnect the device from Google Drive. Follow the instructions and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104836_www.stellarinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Disconnect from Google Drive\" class=\"wp-image-170898 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104836_www.stellarinfo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104836_www.stellarinfo-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104836_www.stellarinfo-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the scan is successfully completed. Click <strong>OK <\/strong>to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104934_www.stellarinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Scan complete\" class=\"wp-image-170899 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104934_www.stellarinfo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104934_www.stellarinfo-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_104934_www.stellarinfo-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the tab in the left pane to <strong>Preview <\/strong>the scanned files under that category.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_105127_www.jpg\" alt=\"Preview the files\" class=\"wp-image-170900 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_105127_www.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_105127_www-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_105127_www-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the files you want to retrieve and click <strong>Save <\/strong>to move them to a desired location.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch this video to know how to Recover Lost WhatsApp Chats &amp; Files.<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Chat &amp; Media Files from Android\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/klVYbsSmWf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recover-deleted-whatsapp-messages-using-file-explorer\"><strong>Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Using File Explorer<\/strong><\/h2><p>When you don&rsquo;t enable WhatsApp&rsquo;s backup to Google Drive, Android will automatically save a local backup. If you use an external SD card as your primary storage, this data will be available in the <strong>SD Card<\/strong> &gt; <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Databases <\/strong>folder on Android. If not, look up the phone&rsquo;s internal memory.<\/p><p>Just to give you a heads up &ndash; local backup of deleted messages is only kept for 7 days, so make sure to restore it within that window. Follow the steps below (these may vary depending upon the Android version and smartphone model) to restore deleted WhatsApp messages from local backup:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> on your Phone and go to <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Databases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102728_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg\" alt=\"Go to WhatsApp &gt; Databases\" class=\"wp-image-170902 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102728_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102728_static1.makeuseofimages-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102728_static1.makeuseofimages-150x325.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Here, you will find the chat backup files. The latest is named <strong>msgstore.db.crypt12<\/strong>, rename it to <strong>msgstore-latest.db.crypt12<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102826_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg\" alt=\"Rename backup file\" class=\"wp-image-170903 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102826_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102826_static1.makeuseofimages-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102826_static1.makeuseofimages-150x330.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rename other older <strong>msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD. 1 .db.crypt12 <\/strong>files that you want to restore to <strong>msgstore.db.crypt12<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"264\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_10295_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg\" alt=\"Rename backup file\" class=\"wp-image-170904 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_10295_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_10295_static1.makeuseofimages-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_10295_static1.makeuseofimages-150x314.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, uninstall WhatsApp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;ve enabled Google Drive, tap the left menu tab and select <strong>Backups<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103239_www.makeuseof.jpg\" alt=\"Select backup\" class=\"wp-image-170905 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103239_www.makeuseof.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103239_www.makeuseof-164x300.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103239_www.makeuseof-150x275.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, you can see the backup file with your phone number in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103334_www.makeuseof.jpg\" alt=\"View backup file\" class=\"wp-image-170906 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103334_www.makeuseof.jpg 308w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103334_www.makeuseof-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103334_www.makeuseof-150x268.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the three-dot menu and hit <strong>Delete backup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103359_www.makeuseof.jpg\" alt=\"Select delete backup\" class=\"wp-image-170907 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103359_www.makeuseof.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103359_www.makeuseof-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_103359_www.makeuseof-150x269.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, reinstall WhatsApp fromthe Play Store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When prompted during setup, <strong>Restore<\/strong> from backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-configure-backup-on-whatsapp?\"><strong>How To Configure Backup on WhatsApp?<\/strong><\/h2><p>To recover deleted WhatsApp messages, turn on Chat Backup from the app&rsquo;s settings. Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Chat<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Chat backup <\/strong>and tap <strong>Back up <\/strong>to do this. You can choose how often to back up your data: daily, weekly, monthly, or never; and check the last backup you created.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102421_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg\" alt=\"Go to Settings &gt; Chat &gt; Chat backup\" class=\"wp-image-170908 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102421_static1.makeuseofimages.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102421_static1.makeuseofimages-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot_13-6-2024_102421_static1.makeuseofimages-150x322.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Remember, WhatsApp deletes old backup files as you create new ones. On iPhone, it only keeps the latest file, whereas on Android, it saves the last seven days&rsquo; worth of backup. Pick a backup frequency that suits your needs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom-line\"><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2><p>WhatsApp chats often contain crucial work-related files and messages that one may need later. If you&rsquo;ve mistakenly erased these messages, it is not the end of the road&mdash;there are ways to retrieve WhatsApp messages, as outlined in this guide. For a trustworthy solution, consider <strong>Stellar Data Recovery for Android<\/strong>, which is known for its security and effectiveness in restoring lost WhatsApp conversations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp messages are like tiny anecdotes of our lives. They make up&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-whatsapp-messages-without-backup\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How To Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Without Backup?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":170892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5446],"tags":[5752],"class_list":["post-170884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-android-data-recovery","tag-android-data-recovery","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages Without Backup?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To recover deleted WhatsApp messages without backup with the 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