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How to Use WhatsApp Archive for Chats
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Expand Jump to a Section WhatsApp Archiving How to Archive a WhatsApp Chat on iPhone Unarchive a Chat on iPhone Archive and Unarchive a WhatsApp Chat on Android WhatsApp archive is a feature that allows you to hide messages from your Chat screen so that you can retrieve and read them later. Archiving messages can be a good option when you want to hide old chats but don't want to delete them. Here's how to create a WhatsApp archive for individual and group chats. Instructions in this article apply to WhatApps for iOS and Android. What Is Archiving in WhatsApp
Archiving messages in WhatsApp moves chats from the Chat screen into the WhatsApp archive. Archiving doesn't delete your messages. Instead, it hides messages from view. This can help you organize better while keeping the messages you want to save. The process of archiving messages is different depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android device. How to Archive a WhatsApp Chat on iPhone
Archiving messages in WhatsApp can be done from the Chats screen. These instructions apply to individual and group chats. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone. Select the Chats icon at the bottom of the screen. Select the chat you want to archive, slide the message to the left, and choose Archive. The chat is archived and removed from the Chats view. How to Unarchive a WhatsApp Chat on iPhone
The Archived Chats option is hidden from view when you have open chats. Instead, access Archived Chats either by swiping or searching. You can also unarchive all chats through the WhatsApp settings. Unarchive Chats by Swiping
A simple swipe is all you need to unarchive chats you've sent to the archive. This allows you to view archived chats, just as you would active chats. From the Chats screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Choose Archived Chats. From the Archived Chats screen, select the chat you want to unarchive, slide your finger to the left, then choose Unarchive. This action restores the message to Chats. Unarchive Chats by Searching
In addition to swiping, you can access archived messages by searching for a person's or group's name. From the Chats screen, select the Search bar and enter the name of the person or group you want to find. If it's not visible, you may have to swipe down on the screen to access the Search bar. If there's an archived message matching your search criteria, the name appears in the search results below. Archived messages have an Archived tag next to them. Tap the name of the person or group you want to unarchive, slide your finger to the left, then choose Unarchive. This action restores the message to Chats. Unarchive All Chats Through the Settings
It's also possible to unarchive your chats through the WhatsApp settings. Doing this can be helpful if you don't remember which chats you archived. To do so, select Settings > Chats > Unarchive All Chats. This restores all archived chats to the Chats window. How to Archive and Unarchive a WhatsApp Chat on Android
Archiving and unarchiving a WhatsApp chat on Android is straightforward, involving only a few steps. Here's how to do it. Open WhatsApp on your Android. Select the Chats tab, then tap and hold the chat you want to archive until the green bubble appears. Select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner, then choose Archive chat. This sends the chat to the archived location. How to Unarchive a WhatsApp Chat on Android
If you archived a chat on WhatsApp and want to put it back into plain view, you can unarchive it. Here's how it's done on Android. In the Chat screen, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select Archived to open the Archived Chats folder. Tap and hold the chat you want to unarchive, then select the Unarchive icon in the toolbar. The unarchive option looks like a floppy disk with an upward pointing arrow on it. Another way to unarchive a message is to create a new message to someone. If there's an archived message with that person, the entire message thread is restored to your Chat screen once you start chatting again. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact How to Use WhatsApp Mute How to Use WhatsApp Privacy Settings How to Recover Deleted Messages on Facebook Messenger How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Delete a WhatsApp Group How to Make WhatsApp Calls on a PC or Mac How to Create a WhatsApp Group How to Send Voice Messages on WhatsApp How to Restore WhatsApp Messages How to Unarchive an Instagram Post WhatsApp Encryption: What It Is and How to Use It What Does It Mean to Archive a Post on Instagram? How to Use Google Chat How to Know If You've Been Blocked on WhatsApp Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies