In bad news for WhatsApp users, the Meta-owned instant messaging app and Google will no longer provide unlimited storage quota for WhatsApp backups in the future.
“With the latest WhatsApp Business beta for Android 2.23.24.21 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp and Google have really plans to stop offering unlimited storage quota for WhatsApp backups in the near future,” WABetaInfo reported.
This means that soon, backing up WhatsApp on Android will work similarly to iOS, and users can also use the 15GB free storage without any charges.
As per a recent official Google announcement, the unlimited storage quota for WhatsApp backups will be discontinued, and WhatsApp has introduced in-app alerts to inform users in advance. similar announcement was also posted in the official WhatsApp Help Center, clarifying the imminent change and its impact on Android users.
However, it’s important to note that users can continue backing up their data without extra charges, as long as they have available storage within the 15GB of free cloud storage included with their Google Account or any additional purchased storage, such as through Google One.
If users reach their storage limit, they must create space by removing unnecessary chats or media or opt to buy additional storage through a Google One plan. Currently, The most budget-friendly plan currently is the Basic one, offering 100GB for $1.99 per month.
The US-based search giant has also clarified that users with a Workspace subscription through work or school will not be affected by storage limits at this time.
The discontinuation of unlimited storage for WhatsApp backups on Android will certainly affect users accustomed to the ease of automatic and unrestricted data backups over the years. The change is expected to be particularly felt by those who heavily rely on multimedia messaging, leading to larger backup file sizes.
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