Are WhatsApp messages stored on SIM card?

On Android, your WhatsApp messages are stored on a dedicated WhatsApp folder on your phone's SD card or internal storage. This backup can be found in the path below: File Manager > SD card (or Internal Storage if you don't use an SD card) > WhatsApp > Databases.

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Will my WhatsApp still work if I remove my SIM card?

Once your WhatsApp account is activated, you can continue using it on other devices without the SIM card.

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Is WhatsApp linked to phone number or SIM?

All WhatsApp accounts are tied to mobile phone numbers.

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Where the WhatsApp messages are stored?

WhatsApp messages are stored locally or in Google Drive on Android devices. You need to get a file manager app, then go to SD card/WhatsApp/Databases. If your data are not stored in the SD card, you need to check "internal storage" or "main storage".

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Does changing SIM delete WhatsApp messages?

So if you change your Sim but your whatsapp account is registered by your previous number . You'll still continue to recieve messages until you change the Registered number via settings . You will be unable to recieve calls from your Friend but messaging via whatsapp is still applicable .

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Are text messages stored on SIM card or phone?

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What happens to WhatsApp when you switch SIM cards?

If you use a local SIM card while you are traveling, you can still use WhatsApp with your home number. However in this case, if you need to re-verify your account, you won't be able to do this while using the local SIM card.

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How do I retain WhatsApp messages when I change my phone?

Copy the most recent backup to the local storage “Databases” folder on your new phone. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from the local backup.

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Are WhatsApp messages stored forever?

You'll have approximately 30 days to unkeep a message from the time it was kept. By default, media downloaded in WhatsApp will be automatically downloaded to your photos. If disappearing messages are turned on, media sent in the chat will disappear, but will be saved on the phone if auto-download is on.

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Where do deleted WhatsApp messages get stored?

On your Android, open 'My Documents' and follow the path below: 'Internal Storage' > 'Android' > 'media' > 'com. WhatsApp' > 'WhatsApp' > 'Databases'. Here you will now see various msgstore backup files of your WhatsApp chats.

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How to transfer WhatsApp messages to new phone without backup?

3 Ways to Transfer WhatsApp Data between Android Devices without Google Drive
  1. Method 1: Transfer All WhatsApp Chats from Android to Android Directly.
  2. Method 2: Migrate Local WhatsApp Data through SD Card.
  3. Method 3: Transfer WhatsApp Messages through Email.

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What happens to WhatsApp when I change my phone number?

Chats. All your chats will be retained along with their media. Nothing will happen to them. Once you change the number in the app, you will not see any difference on your end.

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Can I use WhatsApp on 2 phones with the same number?

About using one WhatsApp account on multiple phones, or with multiple phone numbers. Your WhatsApp account can only be verified with one registered phone number. If you have a dual SIM phone, please note that you still must choose one number to verify with WhatsApp.

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How do I transfer my WhatsApp to a new phone with the same number?

Part 3: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to Android via Chat backup
  1. Open WhatsApp on your source Android device and tap the “three dots” on the corner. ...
  2. Now, tap on “Chat backup”. ...
  3. Now, on your new device, install WhatsApp from the “Play Store” and log in with the phone number that you were using on the previous phone.

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Can WhatsApp messages be traced by police once deleted?

We do not retain data for law enforcement purposes unless we receive a valid preservation request before a user has deleted that content from our service. In the ordinary course of providing our service, WhatsApp does not store messages once they are delivered or transaction logs of such delivered messages.

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Can you ever see deleted WhatsApp messages?

Yes, you can. WhatsApp offers the option to back up chats and media to Google Drive or iCloud, which can be restored in case of data loss. However, if the backup was not enabled or the deleted messages were not included in the backup, it is not possible to recover them.

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How do I permanently Delete WhatsApp messages from server?

In the Chats tab, tap More options > Settings > Chats > Chat history. Tap Delete all chats. Individual chats and status updates will be deleted from your Chats tab.

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Will WhatsApp work if I change my SIM card and number?

What Happens to WhatsApp When You Change SIM Card on the Same Phone. If you buy a new SIM card that you want to use on your current Android or iPhone, it will not impact your existing WhatsApp account. You can still use the WhatsApp registered with your old number.

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Can you keep your messages if you change your number?

If you keep the same phone and switch to a different number by replacing your SIM that doesn't affect any content on your phone, so you don't need to restore anything. If you switch to a different phone with a different number and you transfer content from the old phone to the new phone you won't lose anything either.

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How to change WhatsApp to another phone without losing data?

On your new Android smartphone, install the WhatsApp app. When setting up your new Android smartphone, make sure that it's connected to the same Google account as your old one. This is required to access your WhatsApp backup. Open WhatsApp on your new Android smartphone and select Agree and Continue.

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How to restore WhatsApp messages without backup on i phone?

Here's how to restore deleted WhatsApp messages without backup:
  1. Download PhoneRescue for iOS on your Computer.
  2. Connect iPhone and Choose Recover from iOS Device.
  3. Scan WhatsApp on your iPhone.
  4. Preview and Recover WhatsApp Chats.
  5. Back Up WhatsApp Chats on iPhone or Android.
  6. Restore WhatsApp Chats on iPhone or Android.

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How to transfer WhatsApp to new phone with same number without SIM?

Open WhatsApp on your old phone and go to Chats > Chat backup > Backup to Google Drive at settings.
  1. Go under the account and sign in with your Google if you aren't already. ...
  2. When the backup is created, uninstall WhatsApp from that phone and install it on your new phone.

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Is SIM card necessary for WhatsApp?

Can WhatsApp work without SIM number? It can - and it's easy to set up. All you need to make use of WhatsApp without a SIM number is an Android tablet, iPad or PC. These devices normally don't have a SIM card, however, it doesn't mean that you can't make use of your account.

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How can I recover WhatsApp messages and photos without backup?

How to Restore Deleted WhatsApp Photos without Backup:
  1. Select WhatsApp Recovery Mode.
  2. Connect Your Android Phone.
  3. Prepare Settings for Recovery.
  4. Install the Custom Version of WhatsApp.
  5. Preview the Data of WhatsApp.
  6. Android Phone Storage.
  7. Joy Taylor.

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How do I retrieve old WhatsApp messages on my iPhone?

Verify that an iCloud backup exists in WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. If you can see when the last backup was performed, delete and reinstall WhatsApp. After verifying your phone number, follow the prompts to restore your chat history.

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