> WhatsApp makes a lot of sacrifices to have encryption by default, like no backup of messages Huh? I have backup of messages. > no real search functionality

> WhatsApp makes a lot of sacrifices to have encryption by default, like no backup of messages Huh? I have backup of messages. > no real search functionality I can search on my phone. > desktop client that requires the phone to be on, etc. I want this: the messages should live on my phone.