In June 2024, Meta-owned WhatsApp will stop its free Google Drive service. Android users can only backup Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp to 15GB of cloud storage. Users must pay Rs 130 for additional storage after complimentary storage runs out.
Meta-owned WhatsApp is essential for most smartphone users. To improve user experience, the app updates frequently. However, a major update may affect app usage.
Many WhatsApp users use the free chat and media backup option. This free service will end in June. Fans of free backups should note this change.
WhatsApp users get free Google Drive capacity for chat and media backups. Unfortunately, Google is ending this free service. Android users will have 15GB of Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp backup cloud storage starting June 2024.
The Catch: Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp Storage Limited
This means users must manage 15GB of cloud storage for Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp backups. Users must buy cloud storage to back up their discussions if Google Drive runs out of free space.
Users must pay Rs 130 for cloud storage to keep backups. Google has updated its drive regulations, which will take effect in June. Users should watch for Google notifications before these new rules take effect.
Knowing these changes is crucial for WhatsApp users to manage their data moving forward.
Conclusion
Meta’s popular WhatsApp will end its free conversation and media storage service in June 2024. Cloud storage for Gmail, Drive, and WhatsApp backups is restricted to 15GB. Users must pay Rs 130 for additional storage after this free capacity is exhausted. Users should watch for Google’s new drive rules notifications.
