WhatsApp will remove this feature from December 1

WhatsApp The social network used With more than 2000 million users according to Statista numbersit will be updated again and this time, This will cancel a very important function for all those who usually save important data within chats.

And since we know you’re worried about everything you’ve saved in your app messages, Below, we tell you what it’s all about and what will happen to your chats when this new update is put into effect.

What feature will WhatsApp get rid of with the new update?

Application developed by Mark Zuckerberg will eliminate the backup function performed by WhatsApp on Google DriveIt is a service that has been available since 2018 It allowed the files not to take up space thanks to the agreement between the two digital platforms. From tomorrow, This function will be disabledstarting with beta users.

Delete the backup It means that WhatsApp files will now occupy space in the phone’s memorysimilar to other services Google such as Gmail, Google Drive, or Google Photos.

Previously, WhatsApp’s unlimited backup feature was to store all files in the cloud separately, which saved more space on phones. However, starting December 1, 2023, this free unlimited storage will disappear.

It is important to note that canceling the backup function has already been implemented on iOS devices. but, Starting tomorrow, Android device users will also no longer have access to unlimited cloud backups for free.

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How to check the latest Google Drive backup?

To check your most recent backup, you must do the following:

1. Open the Google Drive application.
2. Click on the three lines at the top left.
3. Select “Backups”.

If you want to recover messages from a WhatsApp chat, you have to open the app, tap on the three dots, and choose “Settings”, then “Chats” and finally go to “Backup”.

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