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 people 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 initially offered free unlimited storage to users, but then limited it to 15 GB of storage.
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## WhatsApp Backups: A Change is Coming
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**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Talk. Today we’re discussing a change that many WhatsApp users might not be aware of, and it could affect your Google storage. Joining us today is tech expert [Guest Name] to explain what’s going on. Welcome to the show, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** So, [Guest Name], let’s get right to it. We’ve heard that WhatsApp backups are about to start using up our Google Drive storage. Can you elaborate on this?
**Guest:** Absolutely. That’s right. As of early 2024, WhatsApp backups will be included in the 15GB of free storage that Google Drive offers [[1](https://www.androidpolice.com/find-whatsapp-backups-google-drive/)]. Before, WhatsApp backups didn’t count towards that limit.
**Host:** Wow, that’s a significant change. What does this mean for users who rely on WhatsApp and have lots of photos and videos?
**Guest:** It means if you don’t want to go over your storage limit, you might need to start thinking about what you’re backing up. For users with a lot of media-heavy WhatsApp conversations, it could quickly eat up that 15GB.
**Host:** So, are there any solutions for users concerned about hitting their limit?
**Guest:** There are a few options. You can choose to back up less frequently, delete older backups, or even explore alternative backup solutions outside of Google Drive.
**Host:** Great advice, [Guest Name]. Thanks so much for explaining this important change and giving our viewers some solutions.
**Guest:** My pleasure. Always happy to help.
**Host:** And remember, keep checking back with Tech Talk for more news and updates on the world of technology!
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