QUOTE(gouken @ Jun 4 2016, 02:54 PM)
There are 3 ways to backup Whatsapp messages on iPhone:
1. Using iTunes backup - this will backup everything on your phone including iMessages, contacts, apps data, Whatsapp messages etc. (except apps as they will be redownloaded from AppStore after restore) - fastest method as everything restore as old phone without using cloud.
2. Using iCloud backup - backup everything same as above except it takes forever to restore because need to grab backup from Apple server.
3. Using Whatsapp app internal iCloud backup - this will only backup Whatsapp messages to the iCloud.
QUOTE(gouken @ Jun 4 2016, 02:59 PM)
I think if you archived all your messages previously, just drag your main chat timeline down and you'll see the Archived Chats tab at the top. Select the chats you want to unarchive by swiping to left and choose Unarchive
I used the first method and found every message in WhatApps gone. And I don't see any "main chat timeline" for me to drag it down and see the "archived chats tab at the top". Where is it?
I read the instructions for restoring data from iClouds. It seems you have to erase all data and settings first. Can I restore iClouds for only WhatApss data and don't have to erase all the other data in other Apps, contacts, SMS messages, etc? Erase WhatApps and download again the Apps, then restore...can it work?
This post has been edited by darrenboy: Jun 5 2016, 04:03 PM