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How to Safely Protect Your KakaoTalk Data: A Complete Guide to Backup and Restore

Created: 2024-11-12

Created: 2024-11-12 01:15

Don't lose your precious KakaoTalk conversations, photos, and videos!

When you change your smartphone or lose your data due to unforeseen circumstances, the first thing that comes to mind is usually your KakaoTalk conversations. KakaoTalk contains a significant part of our lives: precious memories captured in photos, enjoyable conversations with friends, and important information. Therefore, safely backing up and restoring your KakaoTalk data when needed is crucial.

Why is KakaoTalk data backup necessary?

  • In case of smartphone loss or malfunction: If you lose or damage your smartphone due to unforeseen circumstances, you may lose your precious KakaoTalk data forever without a backup.
  • When changing smartphones: If you want to carry over your existing KakaoTalk data to a new smartphone, a backup is essential.
  • Data security: If your smartphone malfunctions or is exposed to risks such as hacking, you can protect your data safely using a backup.

How to back up KakaoTalk data?

KakaoTalk Data Backup and Restore

KakaoTalk Data Backup and Restore

KakaoTalk data backup can be broadly divided into two methods:Conversation backupandConversation/Media backup.

  • Conversation backup: This method backs up only the text messages exchanged in KakaoTalk chat rooms.
  • Conversation/Media backup: This method backs up not only text messages but also all media files, including photos, videos, and files. To do this, you need to use the paid service,Tokseorab Plus.

Backup methods

1. Launch the KakaoTalk app and go to More > Settings > Chat menu.
2. Select the Conversation backup or Conversation/Media backup menu.
3. Set a backup password and proceed with the backup.

Precautions

  • Backup password: If you forget your backup password, restoration will be impossible, so it's best to record your password in a safe place.
  • Restoration period: Backup data can only be restored for a certain period. Note that backup data may be deleted after the restoration period expires.

How to restore KakaoTalk data?

After installing KakaoTalk on your new smartphone and logging in with your account, a screen will appear asking whether to restore backup data. Enter the password you set during backup to proceed with restoration.

What is Tokseorab Plus?

Tokseorab Plus is a paid service provided by KakaoTalk that offers various functions, including conversation/media backup, chat room search, and automatic chat room organization. If you want to safely store important conversations or media files, it is recommended to use Tokseorab Plus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Where is the backup data stored? It is stored on the KakaoTalk server.
  • How often should I back up data? It is advisable to back up important data frequently.
  • Is backup data stored permanently? No. It may be automatically deleted after a certain period.
  • Can I restore backup data to another device? Yes, you can.

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