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How to Backup WhatsApp Files to OneDrive [iOS and Android]
Protect your photos and videos with a OneDrive backup
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Updated onSeptember 9, 2024
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Wondering how to back up WhatsApp files toOneDrive? It’s a great option for extra storage or when switching devices.
Here’s how to do it.
Can WhatsApp be backed up on OneDrive?
Yes, you can manually upload WhatsApp photos, videos, and even voice files to OneDrive by saving them to your device’s storage and then uploading them to OneDrive. For now, there’s no option to directly save to OneDrive – iPhone saves to iCloud, Android saves to Google Drive. But the process is pretty simple as it is.
How can I back up WhatsApp to Onedrive?
1. On iPhone
All the WhatsApp files will now be backed up to OneDrive on your iPhone. If you have issues syncing or accessing files, ensure OneDrive is set up correctly. Checkphone connectivity issuesif you face problems with file access or sync.
2. On Android
How to save WhatsApp voice notes to OneDrive
To save WhatsApp voice notes to OneDrive, treat them like other media files. The process is the same as for photos and videos. Simply locate the voice notes in your device’s storage and manually upload them to OneDrive. It’s no more difficult than backing up other media.
Summary
That’s it! You are all set. All your WhatsApp images and video files will now be automatically backed up on OneDrive and accessed from any device.
If WhatsApp photos aren’t showing in OneDrive, ensure the backup is configured correctly and syncing. Restart your device or re-sign into OneDrive if needed. You might also need todisable end-to-end encryptionfor certain chats.
In case you have too many files taking up space, you could always usetwo OneDrive accounts. You can have one to back up WhatsApp files on OneDrive and another for other files from your computer.
Also, if WhatsApp photos are not showing in OneDrive, make sure to set images to sync and that the back up is successful. Another trick is to restart the device or re-sign it into the OneDrive app. You can evenforce sync files to OneDrive.
If you have any queries or want to share something we may have missed, comment below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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