How to Backup & Restore GB WhatsApp Chats (2025 Guide)

Switching phones or updating GB WhatsApp? Don’t risk losing your important conversations. This step-by-step guide shows you how to backup and restore GB WhatsApp chats safely in 2025.

Why Backup is Important

GB WhatsApp doesn’t support official Google Drive backups. Instead, it uses local backups stored on your phone. Without a backup, you risk losing messages, media, and files during updates or reinstallations.

Backup File Details

Backup Type	Local (internal storage)
Backup Location	/GBWhatsApp/Databases/
File Name	msgstore.db.crypt14 (varies by version)
Frequency	Manual (user-initiated)
Best Practice	Copy backup folder to SD card or cloud drive

How to Backup GB WhatsApp Chats

1. Open GB WhatsApp on your phone.
2. Tap the 3-dot menu → Settings.
3. Go to Chats → Chat backup.
4. Tap BACK UP to create a new backup file.
5. Confirm that the backup is saved in /GBWhatsApp/Databases/.

How to Restore GB WhatsApp Chats

Follow these steps when installing GB WhatsApp on a new phone or after reinstalling:

1. Copy the /GBWhatsApp/Databases/ folder to your new device.
2. Install the latest GB WhatsApp APK from GBWhatsAp.Org.
3. Open the app and verify your phone number.
4. GB WhatsApp will detect the backup automatically.
5. Tap Restore when prompted.

Best Practices for Safe Backups

• Always create a backup before updating or uninstalling.
• Use the same phone number when restoring old chats.
• Copy the backup folder to cloud storage or an SD card for extra safety.
• Do a test restore occasionally to confirm backups are working.

Backup Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
Backup not found	Check correct folder path: /GBWhatsApp/Databases/. Move file if needed.
Restore option not showing	Ensure backup file exists before verifying phone number.
Chats missing after restore	Verify you used the same phone number and didn’t delete the backup folder.

Conclusion

Backing up and restoring GB WhatsApp chats is easy once you know where files are stored. By keeping a recent backup and copying it to safe storage, you’ll never lose important conversations, photos, or files again.