How to recover WhatsApp chat
First, make sure you've backed up your WhatsApp chats! Go to settings > chats > chat backup > backup. To recover, reinstall WhatsApp, verify your number, and then there's an option to restore chat history from the backup. Boom, your chats are back!
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LOL, don't forget the simplest method: Ask your friends to resend the important messages!
If you had Google Drive or iCloud backup enabled, simply reinstall WhatsApp and it will prompt you to restore your chat history. Easy peasy!
If you use Android, check your local backup too. They typically save on your phone's internal storage or SD card. Go to file manager > WhatsApp > databases. Rename the latest backup file to 'msgstore.db.crypt12' and then reinstall WhatsApp.
For iPhone users, restore from an iCloud backup is your best bet. Make sure you're on the same iCloud account and follow the prompts during reinstallation. You'll be chatting in no time!
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