How to Backup GB WhatsApp Chat to Google Drive

Many people prefer to have GB WhatsApp as their choice for a messaging app.
However, even with all the cool features that this application has, the
storage will eventually go full and you need to create a backup of your
data. But how to backup GB WhatsApp chat to Google Drive? Is it even
possible? Because this application is not official, backing up can be
tricky.

All these questions are answered in this blog, so read on!

What Is GB WhatsApp?

GB WhatsApp is a cooler version of the regular WhatsApp, created by some
clever developers who wanted to add extra features. This app offers
everything that regular WhatsApp lacks. You can customize your chat themes,
fonts, and backgrounds to match your style. You can hide your online status,
get blue ticks, and even peek at deleted messages.

It also lets you send higher-quality photos and videos, and share more
pictures at once. If you’ve ever wanted to run two WhatsApp accounts on the
same phone, GB WhatsApp has got you covered. It even has handy tools like
scheduled messages, automatic replies, and a Do Not Disturb mode.

How to Backup GB WhatsApp Chat to Google Drive?

Moving on from the features on GB WhatsApp, let’s see how to back up its
data. The bad news is backing up chats from the GB WhatsApp version to
Google Drive can be tricky. This is because GB WhatsApp is a modified
version of the official WhatsApp app and doesn’t have built-in support for
Google Drive backups.

So what’s the solution? you can still back up your GB WhatsApp chats
manually and transfer them to the official WhatsApp, then you can back up
your chats to Google Drive from the regular WhatsApp. Let’s see how it
works.

How to Transfer GB WhatsApp Data to The Official WhatsApp?

1. First, open GB WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat
   Backup.

2. Tap on Back Up to create a local backup.

Now it’s time to transfer GB WhatsApp Backup to the Official WhatsApp

1. Using a file manager app and your laptop, go to the GB WhatsApp
   folder in your internal storage.

2. Go to the GB WhatsApp file location (GBWhatsApp > Databases), you
   should see a backup file (msgstore.db.crypt12 or something similar).

3. Copy this file to the official WhatsApp folder: WhatsApp >
   Databases.

4. Rename the backup file to match the naming format of official
   WhatsApp backups.

Now that your data is transferred to your regular WhatsApp, you can back
them up tp Google Drive. Here’s how:

1. Open WhatsApp, Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner, and
   select Settings

2. In the settings menu, tap on Chats > Chats Backup

3. Then, Tap on Back Up to Google Drive and select the backup
   frequently. You can choose between daily, weekly, monthly, or Only
   when I tap back up.

4. Select the Google account you want to use for the backup

5. If you want to include videos in your backup, check the box next to
   ‘Include Videos’

6. Tap on the Back-Up button to start the backup process

GB WhatsApp Google Drive Backup: Pros & Cons

Let’s review some of the pros and cons of backing up your WhatsApp data on
Google Drive:

Pros

1. You can access your chat backups from any device with Gmail.

2. Backing up to Google Drive makes sure that your chats, media, and
   other data are safely stored in the cloud. So if your device is
   damaged or lost, your data is safe.

3. Nothing is easier than restoring your data from cloud-based servers.
   You can easily restore your data to a new device or after
   reinstalling GB WhatsApp, and the transition will be smooth and
   hassle-free

Cons

1. The process is manual, hard, and tricky.

2. GB WhatsApp is a modified version of the official app, so it might
   have privacy risks. Google Drive backups in this version of WhatsApp
   might not be as secure as those from the official WhatsApp.

3. Google Drive has limited space and only offers you 15GB. So if your
   backups have a lot of media, chances are your Google Drive space
   will be full soon.

4. GB WhatsApp is not officially supported by WhatsApp Inc., which
   means there could be compatibility issues or limitations in backup
   and restoration processes

How to Restore WhatsApp Backup in GB WhatsApp

Restoring your data on GB WhatsApp has almost the same steps. Here’s how to
switch from WhatsApp to GB WhatsApp without losing chats:
First, download both apps on your phone.

Then, create a backup file from your data on your regular WhatsApp.

After that, Using the file manager, copy the backup file
(msgstore.db.crypt12) from the WhatsApp > Databases folder to the
GBWhatsApp > Databases folder.

As the final step, open GB WhatsApp and verify your phone number. GB
WhatsApp should automatically detect the backup file and prompt you to
restore it.

Also read: How to Backup Chat in WhatsApp Plus?

Conclusion

So, that’s how to backup GB WhatsApp chat to Google Drive. It could be a
little tricky, but you can do it. Just remember that while GB WhatsApp
offers more features, the regular WhatsApp is a safer option.