Can I recover deleted messages on WhatsApp without backup?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to recover deleted WhatsApp messages without a backup directly from the app. WhatsApp does not store your chat history on its servers, so if you have not backed up your messages, they are likely lost. However, there are a few methods you can try to recover deleted messages with certain limitations and considerations:

1. Check Local Backup:

– WhatsApp creates automatic local backups on your phone, typically at 2 AM each day. These backups are stored on your device’s internal storage or SD card.

– To check if you have a local backup, navigate to your device’s file manager, locate the WhatsApp folder, and look for a “databases” folder.

– Check for any files named like “msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12” where “YYYY-MM-DD” represents the date. This could be your latest backup before the messages were deleted.

2. Restore from Local Backup (Android):

– Uninstall WhatsApp and then reinstall it on your device.

– During the setup process, WhatsApp may prompt you to restore your chat history from the local backup if one is available.

– Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the backup. Please note that this method will only recover messages up to the date of the backup.

3. Professional Recovery Tools (Advanced Users):

– There are third-party tools available that claim to recover deleted WhatsApp messages from your device. These tools often require rooting or jailbreaking