How to restore old WhatsApp without a SIM card?

How to restore old WhatsApp without a SIM card - briefly?

To restore an old WhatsApp account without a SIM card, you can use the email verification method. During the setup process on your new device, choose the option to verify via email instead of SMS.

How to restore old WhatsApp without a SIM card - in detail?

To restore an old WhatsApp account without a SIM card, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup and Restore: If you have previously backed up your WhatsApp data to Google Drive or iCloud, you can easily restore it on a new device even without the original SIM card. Here’s how:

   • For Android users, uninstall WhatsApp from your old phone if it's no longer in use, and install it on your new phone. During setup, choose to "Restore" from Google Drive when prompted.
   • For iPhone users, ensure that iCloud backup is enabled on your old device. When setting up WhatsApp on a new device, log in with the same Apple ID used for iCloud backup and follow the prompts to restore your chat history.

2. Using Email Backup: If you have an email backup of your chat history, you can manually restore it:

   • Open WhatsApp on your new phone and go through the initial setup process until you reach the screen where you can restore a previous backup.
   • Choose to restore from local storage if you saved the backup file locally on your device or from an email if the backup was sent to your email.

3. Verification via Landline: WhatsApp requires verification during setup, but this can be done using a landline number instead of a SIM card:

   • During the setup process, when prompted for a phone number, enter your landline number (including the country code).
   • Wait for the call from WhatsApp. You will receive a code via this call which you need to enter into WhatsApp to complete the verification process.

4. Using a Temporary SIM Card: If none of the above methods are feasible, consider using a temporary SIM card:

   • Purchase a temporary or disposable SIM card from a local store.
   • Insert this SIM card into your phone and follow the standard WhatsApp setup process to verify your number.
   • Once verified, you can remove the temporary SIM card and continue using WhatsApp on your new device without it.

5. Contacting Support: If all else fails, contacting WhatsApp support might be necessary:

   • Visit the official WhatsApp website and navigate to their support section.
   • Provide as much detail as possible about your situation, including your old phone number, the date of the last backup, and any other relevant information.
   • WhatsApp support may be able to assist you further in restoring access to your account.