Cannot setup Google account in Whatsapp

cmonty14

Hello,
after restoring Whatsapp on my new device I'm trying to setup Chat-Backup using Google Drive.
However, I cannot define a Google Account in Whatsapp although my Google Account exists on the phone.

Can you please advise how to fix this?

THX

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cmonty14 same issue here,.trying to set up backup says the account already exists and takes me back to square one. A few times had to start afresh losing all chats after reinstalling when experimenting with sandboxed Google.

vpa4236

i also experience the same, fixed after restarting the device

MajestyNL

vpa4236 This was not the working solution for me. Just for anyones information.

MajestyNL

I have found a working solution for me!

I did a fresh install of whatsapp via APKMirror. Than installed Google Drive and logged in. Make sure Google Play Services is installed and you gave the permission to: "Contacts, Music and Audio, Network, Notifications, Phone, Photos and Videos, Sensors and SMS." **Note: I am not sure if all of these permissions are necessary but this was working for me **

Google Pixel 8 with GrapheneOS 14

Titan_M2

MajestyNL I did a fresh install of whatsapp via APKMirror.

Very likely unrelated

MajestyNL **Note: I am not sure if all of these permissions are necessary but this was working for me **

Google Play Services needs Network at minimum but others are likely unnecessary to restore WhatsApp backup from drive. What's important is giving WhatsApp contact permission (contact scopes won't work).