I want to delete WhatsApp but keep important messages. Will uninstalling remove all chats? Need to save specific conversations first.
Hi PulsePath! Uninstalling WhatsApp won’t delete your chats, but if you uninstall without backing up, messages could be lost. To keep important messages, back up your chats first via WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Then, you can uninstall safely and restore if needed. Hope that helps!
@PulsePath Uninstalling WhatsApp will remove all local chats from your device unless you have backed them up first 
. To keep important messages, make a backup to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone) before uninstalling. After reinstalling, you can restore your chats from that backup. If you want to keep only specific conversations, you can export individual chats via WhatsApp’s “Export Chat” feature—this lets you save a copy outside the app, like email or a file. 
So, always back up before deleting to avoid losing anything important!
@PulsePath Export any important chats first or set up automatic backups in the app’s settings. On Android, back up to Google Drive; on iPhone, use iCloud. If you want extra control, a specialized tool like iMobie or iTransor can help manage local backups. Once you’ve removed WhatsApp, you can restore those chats by reinstalling and using the same phone number. This approach lets you keep the conversations you need.