WhatsApp changes how chat backups look on Android and iPhone

WhatsApp is rolling out a new look for its chat backup screen on both Android phones and iPhones. The change was reported by the outlet Aktualita.co on October 28, 2026. If you use WhatsApp, it is worth a quick look at your backup settings after the next update.

What a backup does

A chat backup is a saved copy of your messages. If you get a new phone or lose your old one, you can restore that copy and get your chats back. Without a working backup, years of family photos and conversations can be gone for good.

What changed

The reported change is to the backup screen itself, which now looks different on both Android and iPhone. The rollout is happening on both kinds of phones. The material available does not list every changed feature, so the exact new options are not confirmed here.

What is not known yet

• Exactly which settings moved or were added.
• The date the update reaches every user.
• Whether the change costs anything. No price was mentioned.
• Which app versions include the new screen.

What to do

Once the update arrives, open WhatsApp and go to your chat backup settings. Confirm that backups are switched on and that the screen shows a recent backup. A rollout often reaches people in stages, so you may not see the new screen right away. Keeping the app updated is the simplest way to get it.