How does Whatsapp backup work?

[iMore Question]

Hi guys,

How does the Whatsapp backup work? The in-app chat backup I assumes is stored on icloud drive (currently taking up 926 MB). The icloud backup of my whole iphone (settings -> icloud -> storage ->manage storage -> aiya_au's iphone) lists the whatsapp app as 1.3 GB. I'm running out of icloud space and I want to avoid data duplication.

So my question is, am I duplicating my whatsapp chat history on icloud through the app backup and on icloud drive through the in-app chat backup?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Just_Me_D]

From what I gather, i *think* you are, but I'm not certain, and I do not use the aforementioned app. Anyway, take a look at the information via the following link. It *may* assist you.

http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/iphone/20888066