How do I send a WhatsApp archive - briefly?
To create and send a WhatsApp archive, you can use the "Export Chat" feature. This allows you to export your chat history along with media files as a ZIP file, which you can then share via email or other messaging platforms.
How do I send a WhatsApp archive - in detail?
To send a WhatsApp archive, you need to follow a specific set of steps that will allow you to back up and transfer your chat history. WhatsApp provides an option to create a backup of your chats, which can then be transferred to another device. Here's a detailed guide on how to accomplish this:
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Create a Backup:
- Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
- Go to the 'Settings' menu by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select 'Chats' from the list of options.
- Tap on 'Chat Backup'. This will take you to the backup screen where you can see when your last backup was created.
- Click on 'Backup' to create a new backup. WhatsApp will start backing up your chats, media, and settings. This process may take some time depending on the size of your data.
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Transfer Backup to New Phone:
- Once the backup is complete, you need to transfer it to your new phone. To do this, you'll use a USB cable to connect both phones.
- Download and install the 'LocalBackup' app on your new phone from the Google Play Store or the App Store (iOS). This app will help in restoring the backup to your new device.
- Open the LocalBackup app on your new phone and follow the instructions to restore the backup from your old phone. The app will guide you through the process step-by-step.
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Restore Backup:
- After completing the transfer, open WhatsApp on your new phone.
- Follow the initial setup prompts until you reach the screen that asks if you want to restore from a backup.
- Tap 'Restore' and wait for the process to complete. This might take some time depending on the size of your backup data.
- Once the restoration is finished, you can start using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your chat history intact.