How can you check WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?

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How can you check WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?

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To check your WhatsApp backup on Google Drive, follow these steps:

### Using WhatsApp on Android:

1. **Open WhatsApp:**
   - Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.

2. **Access Settings:**
   - Tap on the three dots (menu icon) in the top-right corner to open the menu.

3. **Go to Chats:**
   - Select **Settings** from the dropdown menu.

4. **Tap on Chats:**
   - Tap on **Chats** to enter the Chats settings.

5. **Chat Backup:**
   - Tap on **Chat backup**. This will show you details about your last backup, including the date and time of the last backup.

6. **View Backup Details:**
   - Here, you can see information such as the Google Account linked for backups, the size of the backup file, and when the last backup occurred.

### Using Google Drive:

Alternatively, you can check your WhatsApp backup directly through Google Drive:

1. **Open Google Drive:**
   - Launch the Google Drive app on your Android device.

2. **Sign In:**
   - Sign in with the Google Account where your WhatsApp backups are stored.

3. **Find WhatsApp Backup:**
   - Look for a folder named **"WhatsApp"** within your Google Drive. Your WhatsApp backups are stored in this folder.

4. **View Backup Details:**
   - Open the **WhatsApp** folder and you'll find files with names like "msgstore.db.crypt12" or similar, which are your backup files. These files contain your chat history.

5. **Backup Details:**
   - You can view details such as the date and time each backup was created, along with the file size of each backup file.

By following either method, you can easily check the status and details of your WhatsApp backups on Google Drive. This allows you to ensure that your chat history is securely backed up and accessible when needed.

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