If I delete WhatsApp app what happens?

If I uninstalled WhatsApp but didn't delete my account, what happens? After reinstalling WhatsApp, will I still receive messages and missed calls from the uninstalled period?

If you delete the WhatsApp app from your device, here's what happens:

1️⃣Your account remains active.

Deleting the app does not delete your WhatsApp account. Your profile and account information remain intact on WhatsApp's servers.

2️⃣Messages are still received.

People can still send you messages, which you'll be able to access when you reinstall the app.

3️⃣Local chat history is removed.

The chat records stored on your phone will be cleared when you uninstall the app.

4️⃣You remain in groups.

You will not be removed from the WhatsApp groups you're a part of.

5️⃣Profile Visibility.

Your profile picture and status will still be visible to your contacts.

6️⃣No notifications.

You won't receive notifications for new messages or calls while the app is uninstalled.

7️⃣Data Retention.

Your WhatsApp data is retained on the company's servers and in cloud backups (if enabled).

8️⃣Backup considerations

- On Android: WhatsApp creates local backups, so you may be able to restore your chats when you reinstall.

- On iPhone: You need to manually back up your chats to iCloud before uninstalling, or you risk losing your messages. Considering that iCloud only provides 5 GB of storage for free, you can use EaseUS MobiMover to back up your WhatsApp locally on your computer.

To back up WhatsApp on iPhone:

• Connect your iPhone to your PC and launch EaseUS MobiMover.
• Click Social App Manager > WhatsApp > Back up.
• Then, all your WhatsApp messages will be backed up to your computer.

It's important to note that simply uninstalling the app is different from deleting your WhatsApp account. If you only uninstall the app, you can easily reinstall it later and regain access to your account and messages (provided you've backed them up). However, if you delete your account entirely, that's a more permanent action that removes your data from WhatsApp's servers.

Related Article: How to Backup WhatsApp to PC from iPhone