Restore from a recent WhatsApp backup
Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp
Verify your phone number during setup
Tap Restore when prompted
Check Google Drive backup on Android
Check iCloud backup on iPhone
Restore from a local backup on Android
Use a file manager to locate WhatsApp backup files
Rename the desired backup file if needed
Reinstall WhatsApp and restore the selected backup
Check archived chats
Ask the sender to resend the messages
Use a phone transfer or device backup if available
Avoid overwriting backups before restoring
Use third-party recovery tools only if necessary