How to create a copy of WhatsApp on another device?

How to create a copy of WhatsApp on another device - briefly?

To create a copy of WhatsApp on another device, you can use the built-in backup and restore feature provided by the app. This process involves creating a backup on your current device and then restoring it on your new device.

How to create a copy of WhatsApp on another device - in detail?

To create a copy of WhatsApp on another device, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current device.
   • Navigate to the 'Settings' tab (usually represented by three dots or lines in the top right corner).
   • Select 'Chats' and then 'Chat Backup'. This will save your chat history, photos, videos, and other media to your Google Drive account. Ensure you have sufficient storage space and a stable internet connection for this process.

2. Transfer Media Files:

   • If you want to keep your media files (photos, videos, documents), ensure they are backed up to your Google Drive. WhatsApp will automatically back up any new media during the backup process.

3. Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp on the New Device:

   • On your new device, open the Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iOS).
   • Search for 'WhatsApp' and install it.

4. Verify Your Phone Number:

   • Open WhatsApp on your new device.
   • Follow the prompts to enter your phone number. This is the same phone number associated with your WhatsApp account on the old device.

5. Restore Your Chat History:

   • After verifying your phone number, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from Google Drive. Tap 'Restore' and wait for the process to complete. This can take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.

6. Complete the Setup:

   • Once the restoration is finished, you will see your chats, groups, and other data from your old device.
   • You may need to re-download any media files that were not automatically restored during the initial backup process. WhatsApp will prompt you to do this if necessary.

7. Delete Your Account from the Old Device (Optional):

   • If you no longer plan to use WhatsApp on your old device, you can delete your account from it. This is optional but recommended to avoid any confusion or data overlap.
   • Go to 'Settings' > 'Account' > 'Delete my account'. Follow the prompts to permanently delete your WhatsApp account from the old device.