How to move a WhatsApp backup copy to another phone?

How to move a WhatsApp backup copy to another phone - briefly?

To transfer your WhatsApp backup to another phone, you need to ensure both phones are using the same operating system (iOS or Android) and follow these steps:

  1. Backup your chat history on the original phone.
  2. During the setup process on the new phone, restore from the backup when prompted.

How to move a WhatsApp backup copy to another phone - in detail?

To transfer a WhatsApp backup copy from one phone to another, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Chats on the Old Phone:

    • Open WhatsApp on your old phone.
    • Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
    • Tap Back Up to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. This backup will be saved to your Google Drive account.

  2. Uninstall WhatsApp on the Old Phone:

    • After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your old phone. This step ensures that your chat history won't be restored accidentally.

  3. Install and Verify Your New Phone Number:

    • Insert your SIM card into the new phone to ensure you have the same phone number as on your old phone.
    • Verify your phone number if prompted during the initial setup of your new phone.

  4. Install WhatsApp on the New Phone:

  5. Restore Your Chats on the New Phone:

    • During the setup process, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from a backup. If not, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
    • Tap Restore when prompted to restore your chats and media from the Google Drive backup created earlier.

  6. Wait for the Restoration Process to Complete:

    • The restoration process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.
    • Once the process is complete, you will see a progress bar indicating that your chats are being loaded.

  7. Verify Your Chats:

    • After the restoration process is finished, open WhatsApp to verify that all your chats, media, and settings have been successfully transferred.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly move your WhatsApp backup copy from one phone to another, ensuring that you don't lose any important data in the process.