WhatsApp backups will begin to consume Google Drive storage space starting in 2024.
Android users, get ready for a change – WhatsApp backups will soon take up storage space in your Google Drive. The company’s recently announced amended conditions put an end to the exemption that WhatsApp data had enjoyed for a long time.
Although a precise date has not been determined, users of the app’s beta version are already encountering the modification. This implies that backups, including chat history, photos, and videos, will be included in your Google Drive storage limit, regardless of whether you have a free or paid subscription.
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has stated that this update would be implemented for all Android users by the first half of 2024. A notification will be sent to you 30 days in advance, appearing as a banner in the Chat Backup settings of the app.
For individuals concerned about their conversation history taking up too much space on their Google Drive, there are several choices to consider:
Use the included WhatsApp Chat Transfer application to smoothly move your data to an other smartphone. This necessitates both phones to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but an internet connection is not required.
Use the included WhatsApp Chat Transfer application to smoothly move your data to an other smartphone. This necessitates both phones to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but an internet connection is not required. Backups that only consist of text. Choose a more compact method by merely backing up text messages, excluding media files.
This change in policy brings Android users in line with iPhone users, as iPhone users have always had their WhatsApp backups included in their iCloud storage. It acts as a prompt to be aware of how much cloud storage is being used, especially because the size of free plans is decreasing.
Therefore, Android users, make preparations in advance! Get ready for the latest changes in WhatsApp’s Google Drive storage, such as migrating chats, reducing media files, or opting for text-only backups.
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