Slow WhatsApp backup - due to Android 12?

[rbcameron]

Hi, all

I just upgraded to Android 12 on my Galaxy S10e. WhatsApp is taking forever to do a backup to Google Drive, something that I never noticed on Android 11.

I have tried all the standard suggestions for slow WhatsApp backup - clear WhatsApp cache, delete old backup on Google Drive, etc. I'm on Wi-Fi and am not backing up videos.

Is anyone else seeing slow WhatsApp backups? Any ideas?

Thanks

- richard

 

[mustang7757]

You try rebooting your router?

 

[rbcameron]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried it, but it didn't make a difference.

 

[mustang7757]

Do you use any ad guards or VPN?

 

[rbcameron]

Bingo! VPN. Turned it off and the backup is zooming along.

Thanks 10e6!

 

[mustang7757]

Bingo! VPN. Turned it off and the backup is zooming along.

Thanks 10e6!

Awesome , glad I could help