Ways to Backup WhatsApp Chats on iPhone 13 Without iCloud

Nicola Massimo

Written By Nicola Massimo |

Is your WhatsApp backup stuck on iPhone 13 or iCloud doesn’t have the needed space to accommodate the backup file?

As surprising as it might sound, this situation is quite common and is faced by numerous iPhone 13 users out there. WhatsApp, being one of the most popular social apps of the present time, lets us take a backup of our chats on iCloud/Google Drive. Though, a lot of time, users are not able to access this feature and would like to take WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 without iCloud instead. Thankfully, there are different ways to backup WhatsApp data – some of them don’t involve iCloud entirely. Let’s get to know about these solutions in detail.

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Part 1: WhatsApp's Official Solution to Backup Chats on iPhone 13

You might already know that iOS devices are linked to an iCloud account. By default, WhatsApp lets us take a backup of our chats (and attachments) to the connected iCloud account. In this way, we can later restore our chats from an existing WhatsApp backup that is saved on iCloud. Though, you can only do this if there is enough space on iCloud else WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 gets stuck. To quickly backup your WhatsApp data on iCloud, follow these steps:

Step 1. Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone 13 and go to its Settings > Chats.

Step 2. Tap on the “Backup Now” button here to continue. If your WhatsApp is not linked to your iCloud account, then you will get an option to log-in to your iCloud account here.

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Step 3. Wait for a while as WhatsApp will take an immediate backup of your data on the cloud. If you want, you can choose to include or exclude videos in the backup from here.

Step 4. Alternatively, you can turn on the “Auto Backup” feature to take automatic backup as well. Just go to the Auto Backup feature under Chat Settings and set a frequency (like daily, weekly, or monthly).

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Part 2: Backup WhatsApp on iPhone 13 without iCloud

If you wish to take WhatsApp backup of iPhone 13 without iCloud, then take the assistance of MobileTrans - Backup & Restore. It is a part of the MobiletTrans and can take an extensive backup of all WhatsApp chats on your computer. This includes the exchanged messages as well as attachments like photos, videos, audios, and so on. The application can also restore an existing backup to your device and even transfer WhatsApp data from one phone to another. Here’s how you can use MobileTrans - Backup & Restore to take WhatsApp backup on Phone without iCloud.

Step 1. At first, launch the MobileTrans on your computer and from its home, visit the Backup&Restore section.

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Step 2. Connect your device to the system and go to Backup&Restore > Backup app data, then choose WhatsApp.

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Step 3. That’s it! The application will automatically detect the device and would start taking a backup of its WhatsApp chats and attachments.

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Step 4. Wait for a while for the process to be completed and don’t disconnect your phone as of now. In the end, you will be notified when the process is completed. Just click on the “View It” button to have a look at the backup content.

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Step 5. If you want to restore your WhatsApp backup on computer, you can just go to Backup&Restore > Backup Records, then choose the WhatsApp backup you want to restore. With Simply clicks, you can restore this backup content to the target device easily.

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Not just WhatsApp, the application can also be used to backup and restore data of other messaging apps as well like Kik, Viber, Line, and WeChat.

Check our video tutorial below:

Part 3: Tips to fix WhatsApp backup to iCloud Stuck

Several times, while taking a backup of WhatsApp chats to iCloud, the process gets stuck in between and doesn’t respond. You can easily fix the WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 stuck issue by following these suggestions.

  • Have enough free space on iCloud

WhatsApp backup can consume a large chunk of storage on your iCloud account. Therefore, if the WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 is stuck, then go to your device’s iCloud settings. Make sure that you have enough free storage to accommodate WhatsApp backup. You can buy more space or delete something to create more space for it.

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  • Check network connection

Needless to say, WhatsApp would only be able to take a backup on iCloud if the device is connected to a working internet connection. Make sure that your device is connected to a stable network by visiting its settings. Also, if you are using mobile data, then enable WhatsApp backup beyond WiFi for mobile data. If nothing else would work, then you can just go to its general settings and reset the network settings as well.

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  • Delete an existing backup

Sometimes a clash with the existing backup file can also cause the WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 being stuck. The easiest way to fix this is by visiting your device’s Settings > iCloud > iCloud Storage. From here, just select the backup you no longer need and delete it.

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  • Consider another alternative

If you are still not able to fix this issue, then consider exploring other options to take WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 without iCloud. Apart from MobileTrans - Backup & Restore, you can also take the assistance of iTunes. Connect your device to the system, launch iTunes, and take its extensive backup on the local computer.

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  • Check iCloud status

While the chances of it are bleak, Apple’s server might be facing some issue as well. You can visit the official System Status page of Apple and check if iCloud backup and iCloud server are functioning fine or not. If they are down, then you can wait for a while and try to take WhatsApp backup some other time.

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That’s it, everyone! This quick guide would have certainly helped you take WhatsApp backup iPhone 13 without iCloud. As you can see, MobileTrans - Backup & Restore can be used to backup, restore, and even transfer WhatsApp chats. It can also be used to backup and restore data of other apps like Kik, Viber, Line, and WeChat. Apart from that, we have also listed some smart solutions to fix WhatsApp backup on iPhone 13 stuck. Feel free to try some of these solutions and let us know about your experience in the comments below.

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Nicola Massimo

Nicola Massimo

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