Delete Whatsapp backup from iCloud

Hi I want to delete the iCloud backup of my whatsapp chat history ONLY, but not the actual whatsapp application data that is stored on my mobile.

I’ve noticed when i follow these steps after disabling backup from whatsapp it says

Steps: Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Manage Storage > WhatsApp Messenger > Delete Data

“This will delete all data for this app stored on this iPhone and in iCloud. This action can take some time...”

However i have seen a tutorial when for others it says it will only delete the iCloud backup.

Why is it different? Ill share the screenshot from my phone and a tutorial:

My Phone:

Tutorial:

If someone can help with this, it would be so great!

Is there something else enabled which is causing the delete action on my phone to delete it from phone and icloud?

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 5:02 PM

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Jet787

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 3:15 AM

FIXED!!!

I opened iCloud on my iPad and deleted iCloud Whatsapp file via my iPad! It was looking good already before proceeding as on my iPad WhatsApp file size was shown, while no size was shown on the iPhone.

Therefore, as suggested by WhatsApp team, it is definitely an iOS issue.

iOS is not able to deal with WhatsApp backup on iCloud, therefore the operation has to be done via other devices or via the Mac. Just for everybody info, my iOS 17.2.1. Hopefully Apple team will be able to fix this in the future, also because WhatsApp is used by many Apple users.

Actually, the same issue happen, and it is even worse, by selecting WhatsApp ON among App data do be back-up on the iPhone backup, as this file is increasing iCloud iPhone backup even if data is deleted on WhatsApp App.

I contacted WhatsApp team more than a year ago and also regarding this they explained that it was probably an iOS issue.

Thanks @timonk for the great suggestion!

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