WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of the key features of WhatsApp is voice and video calling, which allows users to easily connect with friends and family.
With the high usage of WhatsApp calling, users may want to view records and details of their previous calls made within the app. This raises the question – can we export the entire call history from WhatsApp?
Exporting WhatsApp Call History on Android
For Android users, it is possible to export your entire WhatsApp call history. This can be done through the following steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat History.
- Tap on “Export Chat” and select the calls tab.
- This will export your entire WhatsApp call history as a .txt file which can be viewed on your device.
The exported file will contain details of all WhatsApp calls, including the date/time of the call, duration, and the name or number of the recipient. With this file, you have a record of all calls made within WhatsApp that can be saved or shared as needed.
Limitations of exporting WhatsApp call history on Android
- Only basic details like date, time, duration and recipient are available.
- Media such as audio or video files of WhatsApp calls are not exported.
- The process only exports calls made within WhatsApp, not calls received.
Exporting WhatsApp Call History on iPhone
For iPhone users, the process is slightly different. Here are the steps to export WhatsApp call history on an iPhone:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Tap on “Chats” and then “Chat Backup”.
- Enable the option to backup your chats to iCloud.
- Go to iPhone Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.
- Select your device backup and Tap on “Export to Mac or PC”.
- Save the backup file to your computer.
This will save a full iPhone backup containing your WhatsApp data including call history to your computer. You can then access the relevant WhatsApp files and view your call history details.
Limitations of exporting WhatsApp call history on iPhone
- It exports your entire iPhone backup, not just WhatsApp data.
- Accessing the WhatsApp files requires special software or tools.
- Only basic call details are available, no media files.
- Only exports calls made within WhatsApp, not received calls.
Third-party Apps to Export WhatsApp Call History
Apart from the native options in Android and iOS, there are also some third-party apps that can help export your WhatsApp call history:
Dr.Fone – WhatsApp Transfer
Dr.Fone is a popular phone data transfer and management tool. Using the WhatsApp Transfer module, you can export the call history along with chats and other WhatsApp data from both Android and iPhone devices.
imyFone WhatsApp Transfer
imyFone WhatsApp Transfer allows you to export WhatsApp call history along with chats, photos, videos etc. from both Android and iOS platforms. The transfer can be done between two devices or from device to computer.
MobileTrans – WhatsApp Transfer
MobileTrans by Wondershare is another tool that can transfer WhatsApp data from one device to another. This includes call history, chats, media files and more. It supports both Android and iOS platforms.
How to View Exported WhatsApp Call History File
Once you have exported the WhatsApp call history using any of the methods above, you may need to view the file properly to see all the details.
Viewing .txt File of WhatsApp Call History
If you have exported your WhatsApp call history as a .txt file (from Android), you can simply open it on your computer or mobile device using a text editor or file viewer app. The call details will be available in a chronological order.
Viewing iPhone Backup File of WhatsApp Call History
For the iPhone backup file containing WhatsApp data, you will need a specialized tool to extract and view the call history details properly. Some options are:
- AnyTrans – Can extract WhatsApp call history from an iPhone backup.
- iExplorer – Allows browsing and extracting files from an iPhone backup.
- iBackup Viewer – Tool to view and extract files from iPhone and iTunes backups.
These tools make it easy to navigate the iPhone backup files and selectively view the call history details from WhatsApp.
Analysis of Exported WhatsApp Call History Data
Once you are able to view the exported WhatsApp call history properly, you can analyze the data to get useful insights. Here are some of the potential analyses you can do:
Frequency Analysis
- Which contacts do you call most/least frequently?
- Which days of the week have the highest/lowest call frequency?
- How has your WhatsApp calling frequency changed over time?
Duration Analysis
- What is the average duration of your WhatsApp calls?
- Which contacts do you have the longest/shortest calls with?
- How long are your WhatsApp video calls vs voice calls?
Timeline Analysis
- Mapping your WhatsApp calls on a timeline to identify calling patterns.
- Seeing concentrations of incoming vs outgoing calls.
- Identifying periods of more/less WhatsApp usage.
These are just a few examples of how the exported call history data can provide useful insights.
Limitations of Exporting WhatsApp Call History
Despite the ability to export WhatsApp call history, there are some limitations to be aware of:
- No call recording files – Only basic call details are available.
- No details on recipients of incoming calls.
- Limited data fields – exact start/end times, location etc. unavailable.
- Manual process – exporting and analyzing requires effort.
- Privacy concerns – call data of yourself and contacts is exposed.
Conclusion
To summarize, WhatsApp users on both Android and iPhone can export their full call history using native or third-party tools. This allows them to save a record of all calls made within WhatsApp and do helpful analyses on call frequency, duration, timelines etc. However, the exported data only provides basic call details and has limitations around privacy and convenience. Overall, the ability to export call history is useful but should be done carefully while keeping the limitations in mind.