“I accidentally deleted photos, videos and conversations on WhatsApp from my Huawei P8 phone. I wonder how I can recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei.”
When talking about smartphones, the two topmost brands people get to think about our iPhone and Samsung, however, there is one discreet mobile brand that has been making noises because of its amazing features.
Huawei is the best smartphone with great design and value. This mobile device is perfect for those who are always looking out for the best Android features at a reasonable cost. Huawei has been known for being the largest manufacturer of most telecommunication equipment in the world and now they have begun their specialty in mobile technology.
Huawei had launched the series which is now the most sought-after Android devices especially the P8. Huawei P8 is popular for its stand out camera features.
So using WhatsApp on your Huawei P8 mobile is a great experience most especially if you use this to send photos to friends and loved ones using the popular instant messaging app: WhatsApp. We can connect better with friends if we share photos with them right? But what if things suddenly get out hands?
You accidentally deleted the pictures and other media contents from your WhatsApp. Are you still able to recover them? We all know WhatsApp’s role in everyday living which is now being used for both work and personal uses. It has been one of the fast rising instant messaging apps ever developed.
Data loss can be frustrating especially when you have learned that you do not have any backups done. In this article, we will teach you how to recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei phones even with or without backups.
WhatsApp has offered several ways to backup and restores your chats and media files so we will give you the methods on how to successfully do this and of course recover from the Huawei device directly without needing any kinds of backup.
Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei Without or Without Backup
Part 1. How to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei without BackupVideo Guide: How to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei without or without BackupPart 2. Uninstall WhatsApp to Recover Deleted PicturesPart 3. Recover Deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei using Google DrivePart 4. Conclusions
Part 1. How to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei without Backup
In order to be able to recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei, we need to use FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery. This is a third party recovery program which has been specializing in Android data recovery such as WhatsApp photos and messages, contacts, text messages, videos, call history, and much more.
Millions of Android users are now using FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery for fast and higher rate of recovery. Its features can be summed up to the following:
- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Compatible to all Huawei devices and almost 6000+ Android devices
- Can recover contacts, text messages, WhatsApp messages & Attachments, photos, videos, and much more
- Provides selective restore for WhatsApp pictures and other phone data
- Allows file preview before final recovery
- 100% safe and effective
To better understand how FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery can really recover WhatsApp pictures on your Huawei phone, check out these steps:
Step 1. Download and Run FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery on the Computer
First, you need to download, install and run the program FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery on the computer. You just need to complete the installation process before you can launch and begin the recovery.
Launch FoneDog - Android Data Recovery -- Step1
Step 2. Connect the Huawei Device
Using a USB cable, plug in the Huawei phone to the computer to start the connection. You might be asked to install some necessary drivers is this is the first time you have connected the Android phone to the computer.
Connect Huawei Device -- Step2
Step 3. Allow USB Debugging
You need to enable the USB debugging from the Huawei phone before the recovery begins. USB debugging is just to establish a connection between the Android device and the computer. The process to enable the USB debugging is may differ depending on the Android version running on the device.
For Huawei devices running on Android 4.2 and above:
- From the home screen of the Huawei phone, tap Settings
- Scroll down and find About Phone
- Tap Build Number seven times until this message pops up: “You are under Developer Mode”
- Go back to Settings
- Tap Developer Options
- Enable USB Debugging
For Huawei devices running on Android versions 3.1 and up:
- From the Home screen tap Settings
- Go to Developer Options
- Check the USB Debugging box
Tap OK on the computer screen after you have enabled the USB debugging.
Allow USB Debugging -- Step3
Step 4. Choose WhatsApp Pictures Among The File Types
On the next screen, you will be asked which phone contents you wish to recover. You can see Contacts, Messages, WhatsApp Messages & Attachments, Call Logs, Pictures, Videos, and much more. Mark WhatsApp Messages & Attachments and click NEXT to continue.
Choose WhatsApp Attachment and WhatsApp -- Step4
Step 5. Scan and Preview Deleted WhatsApp Pictures
The program will now begin the scanning process on the Huawei device so make sure the phone has enough battery life to support. You must have at least 20% or more in order to finish the recovery process. Keep the connection stable between the computer and the phone and avoid using it while scanning.
When the scanning stops, you can now see all the WhatsApp Messages & Attachments that were recovered from the Android phone.
From here you can now recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei directly. You can narrow down your search by enabling the toggle bar for “Only display the deleted item/s”. Preview each of the WhatsApp pictures you see on the right screen side for better results.
Preview Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei -- Step5
Step 6. Selective Recovery Deleted WhatsApp Pictures
Once you have found all the necessary WhatsApp pictures, you can mark them one by one and click on the ‘Recover’ button at the bottom of the screen. You will be asked to create a new folder on the desktop for the files to be saved.
Selective Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei -- Step6
Recovering deleted WhatsApp pictures is so convenient when you know what tool to use. FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery almost everything you need in a recovery program. It has been specially designed to be user-friendly so that you can perform the recovery all by yourself. It is built with a click-through process to avoid any misuse and other user triggered errors which can harm the device.
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Video Guide: How to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei without or without Backup
Part 2. Uninstall WhatsApp to Recover Deleted Pictures
Another option to recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei is to uninstall the app from the Huawei phone itself. This is because WhatsApp automatically backs every day at 2am and all data will be saved internally or externally.
- Uninstall WhatsApp
- From the Play Store, download and install WhatsApp
- Follow the verification process. Make sure you are using the same exact mobile number
- WhatsApp will now attempt to run on the device and if there are any backups found on the same mobile number, it will ask if you want to ‘Restore’. Tap ‘Restore’ to get back those missing data
Uninstall WhatsApp to Recover Deleted Pictures from Huawei with Backup
Part 3. Recover Deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei using Google Drive
If you have prepared a backup for your WhatsApp then you might have probably done it with Google Drive. This is the safest and easiest way to save a copy of all your chats and pictures from WhatsApp. You can also recover deleted WhatsApp pictures form Huawei easily and at any time.
To backup WhatsApp to Google Drive
- Launch WhatsApp on the Huawei phone
- Press the Menu key
- Tap Settings
- Find Chats and then tap Chat Backup
- Tap Backup to Google Drive and set the backup frequency (daily, weekly, monthly). Use the same Google Account on the phone if you don’t have an account yet then you can tap Add account and follow the guides on how to register. You may include videos on the backup if you wish to.
- Tap Backup Over to choose the network connection. We recommend using Wi-Fi to avoid any data overages on the cellular data for postpaid accounts.
To Recover from Google Drive
- Uninstall WhatsApp from the Huawei device
- Go to Play Store and download WhatsApp. Follow the installation process
- Verify the same mobile number and Google account.
- When prompted to restore backup tap ‘Restore’. Wait until the process is complete
- Finish the setup for WhatsApp
Important notes:
- Make sure you have enough space on the Huawei device to restore the backup.
- Verify the Google account you are using. It should be the same account and mobile number.
- Your Huawei device must have enough battery to support the restore process which may take time depending on the network connection and load of data
- Find the best Wi-Fi signal at home or in the office before restoring from Google Drive backups to ensure it will not be interrupted.
Recover Deleted WhatsApp Pictures from Huawei by Google Drive
Part 4. Conclusions
Now that you have learned how to recover deleted WhatsApp pictures from Huawei with or without backup, you should be able to use your Android device with full confidence. Nothing should stop you from getting the most of your mobile experience, not even data loss. So the next time you encounter any forms of data loss use FoneDog Toolkit- Android Data Recovery.
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