If you use WhatsApp on an Android smartphone and get a lot of photos and videos on the messaging account, it’s better not to save them in the backup data anymore.
This is because now WhatsApp backup data will use up your Google storage space.
The Android Police report stated that until now there was no Google Drive storage limit for WhatsApp backup data.
According to the report, until now WhatsApp data was not counted in the 15 GB storage of the Google account, but in November 2023, Meta announced that from the beginning of 2024, the WhatsApp backup will be counted in the Google storage. .
Now it’s time and WhatsApp backup data of users is using Google storage. To know about this, go to the Google account storage and click on the Other section, where a new addition called WhatsApp will appear.
Clicking on the arrow next to WhatsApp data there will open WhatsApp’s Manage Storage page, where you can see which chats and files are taking up space in Google Storage.
You can reduce your WhatsApp chat backup storage space by deleting large media files. According to the report, this change has been made for a few people and gradually all users’ backup data will become part of Google Storage.
Interestingly, WhatsApp had said in November that users would be notified about the change 30 days in advance, but the accounts that got the change did not receive any notification.
It should be noted that Google accounts come with 15 GB of free cloud storage which is used for Gmail, Drive and Photos etc. Backup of WhatsApp data is helpful when you change your phone and is easy to access through Google Drive.
Given the popularity of WhatsApp, it can be assumed that most users will have several GB of backup data, which can be a problem for those who are already running out of Google storage.
When Google’s free storage capacity for WhatsApp data is exhausted, then users will be directed to opt for Google One (1) subscription plan.
Google has also made a similar change for its popular app Photos, which previously offered free unlimited storage to users, but later limited it to 15 GB of storage.
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## WhatsApp Backup Changes: An Interview
**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Talk. Today we’re discussing a recent change impacting Android WhatsApp users. Joining us is tech expert, Sarah Jones, to break down the details.
**Sarah:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** Sarah, we’ve heard that WhatsApp backups are going to start using up our Google Drive storage. Can you explain what’s going on?
**Sarah:** That’s right. Until recently, WhatsApp backups weren’t counted against your 15 GB Google Drive free storage limit. [[1](https://faq.whatsapp.com/481135090640375)]. However, Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, announced in November 2023 that this would be changing. Starting in early 2024, your WhatsApp backups will count towards your Google Drive storage.
**Host:** So, what does this mean for users who rely on WhatsApp backups, especially those who exchange a lot of photos and videos?
**Sarah:** It means they might run out of storage space quickly. WhatsApp backups, especially those containing lots of media, can be quite large.
**Host:** What’s the best course of action for these users?
**Sarah:** There are a few options. First, they can carefully review what they back up. Maybe they don’t need to save every photo or video. Second, they can explore alternative storage solutions, like cloud storage services other than Google Drive.
**Host:** Are there any other tips you would give to our viewers?
**Sarah:** Yes, make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi before initiating a backup to avoid using your mobile data. Also, regularly delete old chats and media from your phone to free up space.
it’s important to be aware of these changes and plan accordingly to avoid any unpleasant surprises down the line.
**Host:** Sarah, thank you for shedding light on this important change. This is valuable information for all our Android WhatsApp users.
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