How to Backup GBWhatsApp Chats to Google Drive

Backing up your GBWhatsApp chats to Google Drive is essential for safeguarding your important conversations and media files. GBWhatsApp, as a modded version of WhatsApp, requires specific steps to ensure your chat history is securely backed up and easily recoverable. This guide will explain how to back up your GBWhatsApp chats and explore the importance of regular backups.

Importance of Backing Up GBWhatsApp Chats

Safeguard Important Conversations

Backing up your GBWhatsApp chats ensures that important conversations, photos, videos, and documents are protected. In the event of device loss, a new phone, or app reinstall, having a backup means you can restore your entire chat history without losing anything crucial.

Easy Restoration in Case of Data Loss

A backup on Google Drive makes it easier to restore your data if you ever lose your phone, uninstall the app, or switch devices. This ensures a seamless transition, keeping your messaging history intact.

Pre-Requisites for Backing Up GBWhatsApp Chats

Google Account and Google Play Services

To back up your GBWhatsApp chats to Google Drive, you must be signed into a Google account on your phone. Google Play Services must also be enabled for the backup process to work smoothly.

Sufficient Storage Space

Ensure you have enough storage space in your Google Drive account. Media files such as photos and videos can make backups large, so it’s important to check your available storage before attempting to back up your chats.

Setting Up Google Drive for GBWhatsApp Backup

Accessing GBWhatsApp Settings

1. Open GBWhatsApp: Start by launching the GBWhatsApp app on your smartphone.
2. Go to Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner and select “Settings.”
3. Navigate to Chat Settings: From the Settings menu, select “Chats,” then tap on “Chat Backup.”

Linking Google Account to GBWhatsApp

1. Google Drive Settings: Under “Chat Backup,” tap on the “Google Drive Settings” option.
2. Sign In: You’ll be prompted to sign in to your Google account. Choose the account you want to link to GBWhatsApp.
3. Select Backup Options: Once linked, you can choose your backup frequency (daily, weekly, or monthly) and whether or not to include videos in your backup.

Performing Manual Backup to Google Drive

After setting up Google Drive with GBWhatsApp, you can manually back up your chats. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Chat Backup: In the GBWhatsApp settings, tap on the "Backup" option under the "Chats" section.
2. Initiate Backup: Select "Backup to Google Drive." You will see a confirmation that the backup has begun.
3. Wait for Completion: The process may take a few minutes depending on the size of your chat history and media. Ensure that your device remains connected to the internet during this time.
4. Verify Backup: After the backup process is complete, you will receive a notification confirming that the backup has been successfully saved to your Google Drive.

Automating GBWhatsApp Backup to Google Drive

Setting Automatic Backup Frequency

1. Choose Backup Frequency: Under the “Google Drive Settings,” you can choose how often your GBWhatsApp chats will back up (daily, weekly, or monthly).
2. Enable Video Backup: You can also decide whether to include videos in your backup. Enabling video backup may increase the backup size, so ensure you have enough storage space on Google Drive.

Benefits of Automated Backups

Automatic backups ensure that your chat history is always up-to-date without requiring manual intervention. This is particularly useful if you receive frequent messages or share a lot of media files.

Restoring GBWhatsApp Backup from Google Drive

Restoring a backup from Google Drive is relatively simple. If you’ve installed GBWhatsApp on a new device or reinstalled the app, follow these steps to restore your chats:

1. Verify Google Account: Ensure that you’re logged into the same Google account used to back up your chats.
2. Install GBWhatsApp: Download and install GBWhatsApp on the new device.
3. Restore Backup: During the setup process, GBWhatsApp will detect your Google Drive backup and ask if you want to restore it. Tap "Restore" and wait for the process to complete.

Conclusion

Backing up your GBWhatsApp chats to Google Drive ensures that your important conversations and media are safe from loss. While the process may require a bit of manual effort compared to the official WhatsApp app, the ability to back up and restore data via Google Drive provides a secure solution for protecting your chats.