How to Backup and Restore Chats in GB WhatsApp？

GB WhatsApp is a popular unofficial WhatsApp mod that adds many customization and convenience features. Because it’s not an official release, backups and restores can be more fragile than in the official app — which makes a clear, careful backup strategy essential. This guide walks you through everything: why backups matter, the different methods (built-in and manual), step-by-step restore instructions, how to save media, and safety tips to reduce the risk of losing messages or media.

Why Backing Up GB WhatsApp is Important?

• Protect against data loss. Phone resets, corrupted files, or app re-installs can wipe your chats and media.
• Migrate to a new phone. Backups let you move history and media to a new device.
• Experiment safely. If you like testing themes, mods, or settings, a backup gives you an easy rollback.
• GB WhatsApp risks. Because GB is unofficial, automatic cloud integration (e.g., Google Drive) may be limited or unreliable — so having manual backups is wise.

Overview of Backup Options

• In-app (local) backup — GB WhatsApp usually offers a built-in backup function that saves chat databases and some media to local storage. This is the quickest method but keeps data on the device only.
• Manual file backup (recommended) — Copy the GB WhatsApp folder and message database files to an external SD card, a PC, or cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). This is safest for long-term storage.
• Chat export — Export individual chats as text files with or without attachments. Good for archiving specific conversations.
• Third-party backup tools — File managers and backup apps can copy the GB WhatsApp folder. Use with caution — verify reliability and permissions.

Preparations before Backing Up

• Charge your phone (or keep it plugged in).
• Free enough storage on your phone or target backup location.
• Turn off battery-saving modes that might interrupt file operations.
• Know where GB WhatsApp stores data on your device (usually a folder like /GBWhatsApp/ in internal storage).
• If available, enable the app’s local backup feature first — then do a manual copy of the files it created.

How to Back Up Chats in GB WhatsApp ?

• Open GB WhatsApp on your phone.
• Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
• Go to Settings → Chats.
• Select Chat Backup.
• Tap Back Up and wait for the process to finish.
• (Optional but recommended) Open your File Manager and copy the GBWhatsApp/Databases and GBWhatsApp/Media folders to your SD card, PC, or cloud storage for extra safety.

How to Restore GB WhatsApp Chats ?

Restoring can be done from the local database files you saved.

Restore after reinstalling or on the same phone

• Ensure the backup DB file (msgstore.db or similar) is in Internal storage/GBWhatsApp/Databases/. If not, copy it there from your backup.
• Install (or reinstall) GB WhatsApp but do not open it yet.
• Open GB WhatsApp. During setup, after verifying your phone number, the app should detect the local backup and prompt you to restore it. Tap Restore and wait.
• When finished, your chats should reappear. Confirm media folders are present under GBWhatsApp/Media/. If images or videos don’t show immediately, allow the app time to index or restart the phone.

Restore onto a new phone

• On the new phone, install a file manager and copy your saved GBWhatsApp folder (including Databases and Media) into internal storage (not inside any other folder).
• Check the path is Internal storage/GBWhatsApp/Databases/msgstore.db (or similar).
• Install GB WhatsApp. After phone number verification, accept the prompt to restore local backup.
• Wait for the restore process to complete.

Automatic detection fails

• Close the app. Confirm file names and locations: /GBWhatsApp/Databases/msgstore.db.crypt
• Rename the most recent backup to msgstore.db.crypt (or msgstore.db) if the app expects that specific name.
• Reopen GB WhatsApp and try setup again.

Troubleshooting Common Restore Problems

• No backup found: Verify the GBWhatsApp/Databases/ path and file names. Make sure the backup was created with the same WhatsApp account (same phone number).
• Restore stuck or fails: Reboot phone, ensure sufficient storage, try renaming the backup file to msgstore.db.crypt (or the format the app expects), reinstall GB WhatsApp and retry.
• Missing media after restore: Confirm GBWhatsApp/Media/ is present. If not, manually copy it into the right folder and restart the app.
• “Can’t verify phone number” during restore: Ensure the SIM with the same number is active and can receive SMS/calls.
• Corrupt database: If the DB is corrupted, try an older backup file . Keep multiple dated backups to avoid this.

Extra Safety Tips

• Keep multiple backups (e.g., daily backup + weekly snapshot).
• Store copies in at least two places: local PC + cloud (or PC + external drive).
• Label backups by date you can pick a specific snapshot.
• Don’t rely on a single backup — test your backups occasionally by restoring to a spare device or emulator.
• Be mindful of privacy when uploading backups to cloud services — Unencrypted files are safer.
• Consider encryption for your backup storage (use encrypted archives or encrypted cloud folders) because GB WhatsApp backups may not be encrypted by default in a transferable way.
• Keep the app updated (but cautiously) — different versions may use different DB formats. Before updating GB WhatsApp, create a full backup.

Final Thoughts

Backing up and restoring chats in GB WhatsApp is straightforward when you follow two rules: (1) use the app’s local backup, and (2) always keep manual copies of the Databases and Media folders in at least two different places. Because GB WhatsApp is unofficial, assume more fragility than with the official app — so practice regular backups, label them clearly, and keep at least one copy off the device. If your chats are critical (work, legal, business), consider using the official WhatsApp for its supported cloud backup and lower risk.