How to restore correspondence in WhatsApp after changing phones without a backup copy - briefly?
To restore correspondence in WhatsApp after changing phones without a backup, you can use the "Restore from Google Drive" feature if your messages were previously backed up to Google Drive on your old phone. If not, you may need to contact WhatsApp support for assistance.
How to restore correspondence in WhatsApp after changing phones without a backup copy - in detail?
To restore WhatsApp messages after switching phones without a backup, follow these detailed steps:
- Install WhatsApp on the New Phone: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or App Store on your new device.
- Verify Your Number: Open WhatsApp and enter your phone number when prompted. This will send a verification code to your old phone number, which you need to access.
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Retrieve Verification Code: Since you no longer have access to the old phone, you'll need to use an alternative method to receive the verification code:
- Call Me: Select the "Call Me" option in WhatsApp on your new phone. This will initiate a call to your old number with the verification code spoken aloud. You can then write down the code and enter it manually.
- Use Another Device: If you have access to another device, you can request that the verification code be sent there instead.
- Restore from Google Drive or iCloud: Once your number is verified, WhatsApp will automatically look for backups on Google Drive (for Android) or iCloud (for iOS). Even though you mentioned not having a backup, this step ensures that any available backup is utilized. If no backup is found, proceed to the next steps.
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Transfer Data Using Local Transfer: WhatsApp offers a local transfer method to move your chat history between devices of different operating systems (Android to iPhone or vice versa). Here’s how:
- Ensure both phones are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- On the old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Transfer Chats.
- Follow the prompts to prepare your data for transfer.
- On the new phone, open WhatsApp and follow the setup process until you reach the screen that says "Transfer Chats from Android."
- Place the new phone next to the old one and scan the QR code displayed on the new phone with the old phone’s camera.
- Wait for the transfer to complete. This process will move your chat history, photos, videos, and other media from the old phone to the new one.
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Manual Transfer (Alternative Method): If local transfer is not an option, you can manually transfer your data using a computer:
- Connect your old phone to a computer and copy the WhatsApp folder containing all your chat history. This folder is usually located in the internal storage under
WhatsApp/Databases. - Disconnect the old phone and connect the new phone to the computer.
- Copy the WhatsApp folder from the computer to the new phone, placing it in the same location (
WhatsApp/Databases). - Open WhatsApp on the new phone and follow the setup process until you reach the verification code screen. Enter your old number and verify it using one of the methods mentioned earlier.
- Connect your old phone to a computer and copy the WhatsApp folder containing all your chat history. This folder is usually located in the internal storage under
By following these steps, you should be able to restore your WhatsApp correspondence even without a pre-existing backup.