TENCENT(HK:00700) 3 6 Ke·2025-07-08 08:56Core Points - The new WeChat backup feature allows users to back up chat records to computers and external storage devices, marking a significant update in version 8.0.61 for iOS [1][24] - The backup process includes options for selecting storage locations, backup range, and enabling automatic backups [2][24] - Users can restore backups from the "Chat Record Backup and Recovery" page, with options for restoring all or specific chat records [6][24] Backup Process - Backup path: Users can navigate to "Me -> Settings -> General -> Chat Record Migration and Backup -> Backup and Recovery" to initiate the backup process [2] - Storage options include computers and external devices like USB drives, mobile hard drives, and SD cards, with specific requirements for connectivity [2] - Backup range can be customized to include all chats, all but archived chats, or specific chats within a designated time frame [2] Recovery Process - To restore backups, users must locate the desired backup record and initiate the recovery process through the app [6] - The recovery process allows for restoring all records or selecting specific chats to restore [6] Additional Insights - The backup files are encrypted and cannot be viewed directly, regardless of whether they are stored on a computer or external device [20] - The backup speed can reach up to 29MB/s, while recovery speed is approximately 1.5MB/s for a 151.4MB backup file [18][19] - The backup feature is limited to wired connections for external storage devices, while wireless backup is available only for computers [22] User Experience - The functionality of the backup feature is perceived as useful but not user-friendly, with a score of 60 out of 100 suggested by the author [26] - Users must maintain a one-to-one correspondence between backup records in WeChat and files on external storage for successful recovery [25][26]