How to recover WhatsApp chat history on a new phone - briefly?
To recover WhatsApp chat history on a new phone, you can use the backup and restore feature. First, back up your chats from the old phone to Google Drive or iCloud, then install WhatsApp on the new phone and restore the chat history during the setup process.
How to recover WhatsApp chat history on a new phone - in detail?
To recover your WhatsApp chat history on a new phone, follow these detailed steps:
- Backup your chat history: Before switching to a new phone, ensure you have a recent backup of your WhatsApp data. You can do this manually or set up automatic backups. For manual backup, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup on your old phone. For automatic backups, go to the same menu and select the frequency that suits you (daily, weekly, monthly).
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Transfer data using Google Drive (Android): If you're switching from an Android phone to a new one, you can transfer your WhatsApp data via Google Drive. Ensure both phones are running Android 6.0 or higher and have the same Google account added.
- On your old phone: Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap on 'Backup' to create a new backup to Google Drive.
- On your new phone: During the setup process, you'll be prompted to restore your chat history from Google Drive. Follow the prompts to complete the restoration.
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Transfer data using iCloud (iPhone): If you're switching from an iPhone to a new one, you can transfer your WhatsApp data via iCloud. Ensure both phones are running iOS 12 or higher and have the same Apple ID and phone number.
- On your old phone: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup, then tap 'Back Up Now' to create a new backup.
- On your new phone: During the setup process, you'll be prompted to restore your chat history from iCloud. Follow the prompts to complete the restoration.
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Transfer data using local backup (iPhone to Android or vice versa): If you're switching between iOS and Android, you can transfer your WhatsApp data using a local backup. This process requires a computer with a USB port and an internet connection.
- On your old phone: Connect it to your computer and open WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com) on your browser. Scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen using your phone's camera. Once connected, click on the three dots in the top-right corner of your browser window and select 'More tools' > 'Backup and Restore'. Follow the prompts to create a backup file on your computer.
- On your new phone: Download and install WhatsApp from the official website or app store. Open WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com) on your browser, connect your new phone by scanning the QR code, and select 'More tools' > 'Backup and Restore'. Follow the prompts to restore your chat history from the backup file created earlier.