[Solved] How to Read WhatsApp Backup on Google Drive (2024)

“Recently，I used Google Drive to backup my WhatsApp data, but I can’t find a way to view it now. Does anyone know how to read WhatsApp backup on Google drive?”

In this article:

• Method 1: Read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive on PC/ iPhone
• Method 2: Read WhatsApp Backup on Google Drive on Android
• Bonus Tips: Read WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive via ElcomsoftExplorer for WhatsApp
• FAQ: Where to Find WhatsApp Chat Backup on Google Drive? What Does it Look Like?

• Step 1. Run iMyFone iMyTrans and select the option "Restore/Export WhatsApp Backup"> "Import Google Drive Backup". Log into your Google Account follow the instruction operation on the screen.

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• Step 2. Choose Google Drive WhatsApp Backup and click "Export to Computer", the program will start.



• Step 3. Enter the account verification code and then wait for the data analysis complete.



• Step 4. You can see the WhatsApp backup on your PC and export the data you need now.

• Step 1. Uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall it. Then launch WhatsApp and you'll be asked to enter the verification number.
• Step 2. When asked, click "Restore" to restore your conversations and media files from Google Drive.
• Step 3. Click "Next". Your conversations will display after the initialization.
• Step 4. WhatsApp will restore your media after your conversations restore.

• Step 1. Run Elcomsoft Explorer for WhatsApp. You'll see the two green icons "Android" and "iOS". Tap on the Android icon.
• Step 2. Tap on the green Android icon again and choose "Download data from Google Drive".

If your Google Account has a two-factor authentication, you'll need to enter the 2FA code.

• Step 3. The download procedure will begin. The time of the process depends on the size of the data.
• Step 4. You'll see a message warning the data is encrypted after the download is complete.



• Step 5. Use the "Decrypt" option to decrypt data. Else, you can click "Open" to have data located in the software's in-built viewer.



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At this stage, you can access media files only.

• Step 6. If you try to access encrypted data, you’ll be asked for a WhatsApp verification code. Tap “Send” to request a code. And then enter the “Verification code” box to enter the code.
• Step 7. Once you enter the correct code, the data is decrypted immediately.

• Step 1. To begin, goto Google Drive through http://drive.google.com/ and sign-in. If you're accessing Google Drive from your smartphone, click on the desktop mode by clicking the Menu > Desktop Version.
• Step 2. Upon the successful login, click on the gear icon > "Settings".
• Step 3. Then tap on the "Managing Apps" to locate the WhatsApp folder.
• Step 4. You'll get the entire list of data that you have backed up.