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How to backup and restore GB WhatsApp Pro chats

GB WhatsApp Pro stores a local-only backup at /storage/emulated/0/GBWhatsApp/Databases/. The Google Drive cloud backup is reserved for the official WhatsApp. Below is the full backup + restore mechanic.

Download GB WhatsApp Pro v18.80

Direct APK from publisher • 98 MB • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and above

Tools required

Existing GB WhatsApp Pro install
Android file manager (Files by Google, etc.)

Supplies

Off-device storage for safety copy (PC or cloud drive)

5-step guide · ~5 minutes

Step-by-step

Trigger a manual backup

Open the app → GBSettings → Chats → Chat backup → Backup now. The app writes an encrypted database snapshot to phone storage. Indicator turns green when done (5-30 s).

Find where the backup is stored

Use Files by Google (or any Android file manager) to browse to /storage/emulated/0/GBWhatsApp/Databases/. You'll find msgstore.db.crypt15 (the live database) plus dated snapshots from previous backups.

Copy the whole GBWhatsApp folder off-device

Connect your phone to a PC via USB and copy the entire /GBWhatsApp/ folder to a safe location (or upload to a cloud drive). This is your off-device safety net.

Restore on a new device

On the new phone, install GB WhatsApp Pro v18.80 first. Copy the /GBWhatsApp/ folder to the same path on the new device BEFORE first launch. Open the app — it detects the existing backup and offers "Restore". Tap Restore.

Wait for media to rebind

Chats appear within seconds. Media (photos, videos, voice notes) rebinds lazily — thumbnails come up first, full-resolution media populates over the next few minutes.

Field-tested rules

Tips & pitfalls

1 GB WhatsApp Pro backups do NOT sync to Google Drive. That path is reserved for the official client.
2 For business-critical chats, use per-chat Export (long-press chat → More → Export) to email yourself a .zip with media attached.
3 Schedule a recurring off-device copy every two weeks — phones get lost.
4 Never share your Databases folder publicly — it contains all your chat history.

FAQ

Quick answers

Does GB WhatsApp Pro back up to Google Drive?

No. Cloud backup is reserved for the official WhatsApp. GB WhatsApp Pro uses a local-only backup at /GBWhatsApp/Databases/.

Can I restore a backup from an older version?

Usually yes, but downgrading can break the database in rare cases. Always test on a secondary number first.

Where is the backup stored exactly?

Internal storage: /storage/emulated/0/GBWhatsApp/Databases/. Browse with any file manager.

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