How to Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files

KakaoTalk is a free mobile instant messaging app for smartphones with free text and free call features. It allows you to send files less than 100MB. From time to time, users might delete files intentionally or unintentionally, but what if want our files back? If you are searching for ways of recovering KakaoTalk expired files, you have come to the right place. This article will tell you what kind of files can be recovered and how to retrieve them with ease.

The Official Way to Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files from a Backup

If you previously enabled KakaoTalk's chat backup feature before the files expired, you may be able to restore them from your backup. Keep in mind that you must use the same KakaoTalk account, phone number, and operating system (iOS or Android) that were used to create the backup.

Follow these steps:

• 1. Install or reinstall KakaoTalk, then sign in using the same KakaoTalk account and verify your phone number.
• 2. Complete the initial setup and enter your profile information. If a valid backup is detected, KakaoTalk will display the backup date and device information.
• 3. Tap Restore Chat History to begin the recovery process.
• 4. Enter the backup password you created when backing up your chat history.
• 5. Wait for the restoration to finish. The time required depends on the size of your backup.
• 6. Once the process is complete, tap Get Started to access your restored chats.

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The Best 3 Ways to Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files

If you don't have a recent KakaoTalk backup, recovering expired photos or files can be challenging. Fortunately, TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery provides an effective solution to recover lost KakaoTalk data directly from your iPhone, iTunes backup, or iCloud backup.

As a professional iOS data recovery tool, TunesKit supports the recovery of various file types, including KakaoTalk photos, videos, documents, messages, contacts, and more. With its three flexible recovery modes, you can choose the method that best fits your situation without overwriting your existing data.

What's more, TunesKit lets you preview recoverable files before restoring them, so you can recover only the data you need instead of restoring an entire backup.

Method 1. Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files from an iTunes Backup

If you have backed up your iPhone data with iTunes before the KakaoTalk files expired, you may be able to retrieve those lost files by restoring the backup. Follow the steps below to extract KakaoTalk expired files from an iTunes backup and get your important data back.

Step 1. Select an iTunes Backup

Launch TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery and select Recover Data from iTunes. The program will automatically detect all available iTunes backups stored on your computer.

Step 2. Scan the Backup

Choose the backup that contains your KakaoTalk data and click Scan. If you only want to recover KakaoTalk files, click the Settings icon and select the relevant data types before scanning to speed up the process.

Step 3. Recover Expired Files from iTunes Backup

After the scan is complete, preview the recoverable files. Select the KakaoTalk photos or files you want, then click Recover to save them to your computer.

Method 2. Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files from an iCloud Backup

If your KakaoTalk data was included in an iCloud backup, you can download and restore it without resetting your device.

Step 1. Sign In to Your Apple Account

Open TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery and choose Recover Data from iCloud. Sign in with the Apple Account associated with your iCloud backup.

Step 2. Download and Scan the Backup

Select the iCloud backup and click Download. Choose the data categories you want to scan, then click the Next button.

Step 3. Recover KakaoTalk Files

Once the scan finishes, preview the available files and select the items you want to recover. Click Recover to export them to your computer.

Method 3. Recover KakaoTalk Expired Files Without a Backup

Even if you don't have an iTunes or iCloud backup, you may still be able to recover lost KakaoTalk files directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Step 1. Connect Your iPhone or iPad

Launch TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery and connect your device using a USB cable. Select**** the iPhone/iPad Data Recovery option.

Step 2. Scan Your Device

Click the Scan button to search your device for recoverable data. The scanning time depends on the amount of data stored on your device.

Step 3. Preview and Recover KakaoTalk Files

After scanning, all recoverable data will be organized by category. Preview the results, select the KakaoTalk files you need, and click Recover to PC to save them to your computer.

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How to Back Up KakaoTalk Chats and Files

Creating regular backups is the best way to prevent permanent data loss. If you enable KakaoTalk's built-in backup feature, you can restore your chat history whenever needed.

• Step 1. Open KakaoTalk and tap Settings.
• Step 2. Select Chats, then tap Chat Backup.
• Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup and set a backup password. Once the backup is complete, your chat history can be restored if your files expire or your device is replaced.

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Summary

In this guide, we have introduced four effective methods to recover KakaoTalk expired files. The first method works if you have previously enabled KakaoTalk's built-in backup feature, while the other three methods allow you to recover lost files from iTunes backup, iCloud backup, or your iPhone directly.

If you don't have a backup available, TunesKit iPhone Data Recovery provides a simple and reliable way to retrieve expired KakaoTalk photos, videos, documents, and other important files. We hope these solutions help you recover your valuable KakaoTalk data successfully.