How to Properly Back Up and Restore GBWhatsApp Chat History

GBWhatsApp offers powerful customization features, but because it is a modified version of WhatsApp, users often face higher risks when it comes to data loss. Whether you are switching devices, updating the app, or experiencing unexpected crashes, one mistake can result in losing important conversations, media, or business data.

To ensure your chat history stays safe, this guide explains how to correctly back up, store, and restore GBWhatsApp chats, along with the best practices to minimize data risks.

Why Backing Up GBWhatsApp Is Essential

Unlike official WhatsApp—which automatically syncs data to Google Drive or iCloud—GBWhatsApp APK does not support cloud backups through official channels. This means:

• You must rely on local device backups
• If your phone is damaged, reset, or the app crashes, data can be lost
• Incorrect updates can cause chat history corruption
• Storage cleaners may delete important folders

To avoid these risks, regular backups are critical.

How to Properly Back Up GBWhatsApp Chats

There are two reliable backup methods for GBWhatsApp:

Method 1: Built-in GBWhatsApp Local Backup (Recommended)

Step-by-step guide

1. Open GBWhatsApp Go to the main interface.
2. Tap the menu (⋮ icon) Select Settings.
3. Go to “Chats” → “Chat Backup”
4. Tap “Backup” GBWhatsApp will generate a local backup stored in your phone’s internal storage.

Where is the backup file saved?

Depending on your version, the files can be in:

• /GBWhatsApp/
• /GBWhatsApp/Data/
• /GBWhatsApp/Media/
• /Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp/

Always check these folders after backing up.

Protips

• Perform a manual backup before uninstalling or updating GBWhatsApp
• Avoid changing storage paths unless necessary
• Keep at least two backup versions to prevent corrupted files

Method 2: Manually Copy the GBWhatsApp Folder to a Safe Location

This method protects you even if your phone breaks.

Steps

1. Use File Manager
2. Find the folder:
   1. /GBWhatsApp/
      1.   or /Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp/
3. Copy the entire folder to:
   1. Your computer
      1.   SD card
      1.   Cloud storage (Drive / Dropbox / OneDrive)

Why does this work?

Because all chats, media, and database files (msgstore.db.crypt*) are inside this folder.

This creates a full external backup that survives factory resets or device changes.

Part 2: How to Restore GBWhatsApp Chat History

Restoring your chat history depends on how the backup was saved.

Scenario 1: Restoring from Local Backup

Step-by-step

1. Install the same version or newer version of GBWhatsApp (Different database versions may fail to restore)
2. Open the app → verify your phone number
3. GBWhatsApp will automatically detect the local backup Tap “Restore”
4. Wait for the process to finish (Large backups may take several minutes)

Scenario 2: Restoring a Manually Copied Folder

If you copied your GBWhatsApp folder to another device or cloud storage:

1. Install GBWhatsApp (do not open it yet)
2. Paste the GBWhatsApp folder back into: /Internal Storage/GBWhatsApp/ or /Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp/
3. Now open the app and complete number verification
4. Tap “Restore” when the backup prompt appears

If GBWhatsApp does not detect the backup, ensure the folder contains:

• Databases/msgstore.db.crypt*
• Media/ files

Part 3: Best Safety Practices to Avoid Data Loss

To minimize risks, follow these proven practices:

Never update GBWhatsApp without backups

Many crashes occur after installing an incompatible version.

Avoid cleaning apps that delete storage folders

Apps like Clean Master may clear:

• GBWhatsApp media
• Database files
• Backup folders

Add GBWhatsApp to the exclusion list.

Back up regularly — at least once a week

More frequently if you use GBWhatsApp for:

• Business
• Client communication
• Community management

Keep at least one external backup

Store a copy on:

• Cloud drive
• Laptop
• SD card

Redundancy = safety.

Avoid switching between too many mod versions

Restoring data across different mod types (e.g., FMWhatsApp → GBWhatsApp) may cause database errors.

Conclusion

Because GBWhatsApp lacks official cloud backup support, users face higher data loss risks. However, by following the proper backup and restore methods and keeping redundant copies of your data—you can protect your chat history even during crashes, updates, or device changes.

Taking just a few minutes each week to back up your data ensures your chats, media, and important information remain fully safe and recoverable.