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WhatsApp Signs New Agreement: Google Drive Backups Will No Longer Count Towards Storage

Many users back up WhatsApp to Google Drive, where backups take up considerable space. From November 12, 2018, WhatsApp data will no longer count towards cloud storage usage.

Published 23 August 2018 Updated 17 March 2026 AccordHK Editorial Draft translation for review

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In brief

From November 12, 2018, WhatsApp backups will no longer count towards Google Drive storage under a new agreement. Backups that have not been updated for more than a year will be automatically deleted.

Many users likely use Google Drive to back up WhatsApp, and these backups take up a considerable amount of space in Google Drive. However, starting on November 12, a new agreement between WhatsApp and Google will take effect, and WhatsApp data will no longer count towards cloud storage usage. WhatsApp also noted that if users have not updated a backup for more than a year, it will automatically be deleted from Google Drive.

Original article URL:https://unwire.hk/2018/08/19/whatsapp-backups-wont-count-against-your-google-drive-storage/life-tech/social-network/

Frequently asked questions

When will WhatsApp backups stop counting towards Google Drive storage?

The change will take effect on November 12, 2018, when the new agreement between WhatsApp and Google comes into force.

What does the new agreement mean for WhatsApp backups?

WhatsApp data backed up to Google Drive will no longer count towards cloud storage usage.

What happens if a WhatsApp backup is not updated for more than a year?

The backup will automatically be deleted from Google Drive.

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