How to Read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on PC?

Even though with WhatsApp it is possible to take a backup of the chats to Google Drive, but with the backup being end-to-end encrypted you won't be able to read it on your PC. So, although you can access the backup on Google Drive. However, you can access the WhatsApp backup by restoring the chats to the same WhatsApp account.

However, it is possible to access the WhatsApp option from your Google Drive settings. For this, sign in, open your Google Drive account on your PC, and in the top-right corner of the screen, click on the gear icon. Now, go to the Settings and choose “Manage Apps”. Here, find WhatsApp, and go through its options. You are free to delete the app data from here if you want.

• Q&A: How to Read WhatsApp Backup from Google drive on PC?
• Part 1. How to Read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on the Phone?
• Part 2. Simple Way to Backup&Restore WhatsApp on PC with Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer

Q&A: How to Read WhatsApp Backup from Google drive on PC?

The answer is “NOT POSSIBLE”

It is not possible to read WhatsApp Backups on Google Drive on PC as these chats are end-to-end encrypted. As a result, the optimum mode to read the WhatsApp backup is to restore the backup on your Android/iOS device. This can then be transferred to your computer. This activity helps you to restore your chat history, therefore, this way your chats are safe if you lose your phone or switch to another device.

Part 1. How to Read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on the Phone?

Now we know there no perfect solution to read WhatsApp backup from Google Drive on PC. However, you can still make a backup of your data on Google Drive and later restore it.

A good thing about WhatsApp is that the app automatically backs up all your messages and media files to the phone's memory daily. Nevertheless, you can change the settings of your phone so that you can restore your messages to Google Drive. This method would be useful when you are looking to delete WhatsApp from your phone. Just be sure to back things up before you uninstall the app. If you install WhatsApp without any prior backups from Google Drive, WhatsApp will automatically restore from your local backup file.

Google Drive is extremely beneficial when due to any reason you have not no other choice than to uninstall and reinstall your WhatsApp. The below steps will help you to backup with Google Drive:

Step 1. Open WhatsApp by tapping on its icon.

Step 2. On the top right of the screen, you will find three vertical dots, tap on them.

Step 3. Now, go on Settings and choose Chats.

Step 4. Tap Chat backup and select Back up to Google Drive. From here, choose daily.

Step 5. Tap the appropriate Google account.

Step 6. Now, tap Back up. You can change the frequency of the automatic backup from here and even include/exclude videos in the backup according to your needs.

Now, your chats would be restored to the linked Google account.

After this, follow the below-mentioned steps to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive

In no time, WhatsApp will automatically detect the presence of a previous backup. Just click on the “Restore” button and maintain a stable internet connection as your chats would be restored to your device.

Step 1. Delete and then reinstall WhatsApp to your Android device.

Step 2. Tap on WhatsApp to open it. Log in by using the same phone number that you used to link to WhatsApp earlier for taking the Google backup.

Step 3. WhatsApp will automatically identify the backup. Tap "Restore" and your chats and media will be restored in no time.

Now, you will be able to read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on the Phone

Part 2. Simple Way to Backup & Restore WhatsApp on PC with Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer

Dr.Fone makes it possible for you to Backup & restore WhatsApp on PC. All you have to do is follow the simple steps mentioned below -

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Step 1. First of all, download and run the Dr.Fone software on your PC. After this, connect your iPhone to your PC.

Step 2. Now, open the software click on WhatsApp Transfer.

Step 3. Choose the WhatsApp app and choose the "Backup WhatsApp messages"

After the iPhone is recognized, the backup process will start directly. The backup process will take some time and you need to be patient. After the whole process is complete, you will get a window notifying you that the backup is successful. Now, you can go to the "View it" option and are free to check the backup file.

Step 1. If there are more than one backup files then you can choose the backup file that you want to view.

Step 2. Then you will see all the details. Choose any item you want to export to your computer or restore it to your device.

Conclusion

It is a fact that one cannot read WhatsApp backup from google drive on pc directly; however, software like Dr.Fone can solve all your problems and let you make the transfer easily. All you have to do is follow the steps given above to read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on PC. It is a fact that it is not always convenient to keep your data on your phone or even on a storage place like Google Drive, therefore, users often find it better to place all their data and on their computer and read and see it comfortably on a big screen. Therefore, one should know how to make a transfer from google drive on pc, which can be done through Dr.Fone.