How to restore WhatsApp on your phone after changing phones without a backup - briefly?
Restoring WhatsApp on a new phone without a backup can be challenging, but it is still possible. You can use the Google Drive or iCloud backup feature if you have previously enabled it, even if you didn't manually back up recently.
How to restore WhatsApp on your phone after changing phones without a backup - in detail?
Restoring WhatsApp on a new phone without a backup can be challenging, but there are still methods you can try to recover your data. Here’s a detailed guide:
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Transfer via Google Drive (Android only):
- Ensure that Google Drive backup is enabled on your old device. You can check this by going to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- Install and open WhatsApp on your new phone, then follow the prompts to verify your phone number.
- When prompted, tap "Restore" to restore your chat history from Google Drive.
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Transfer via iCloud (iPhone only):
- Make sure that iCloud backup is enabled on your old iPhone. You can check this by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage, then select WhatsApp and ensure it’s backed up.
- On your new iPhone, install and open WhatsApp.
- Follow the prompts to verify your phone number and when prompted, tap "Restore Chat History" to restore from iCloud backup.
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Manual Transfer (for both Android and iPhone):
- If you had a chat history on your old device, there might be a way to transfer it manually depending on the file system used by WhatsApp.
- For Android: Connect your old phone to your computer and navigate to the WhatsApp folder located in
/sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases. Copy the latest backup files (msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.cryptXX) to your new phone’s WhatsApp database folder. - For iPhone: Connect your old phone to a computer and use iTunes or Finder to create a backup of your device. Then, restore this backup on your new phone.
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Using Third-Party Software:
- There are third-party applications available that can help recover WhatsApp data without a backup. These tools often require root access (for Android) or jailbreak (for iPhone). Examples include Dr.Fone, iMobie PhoneRescue, and EaseUS MobiSaver.
- Be cautious when using third-party software, as they may not be secure or reliable. Always ensure you’re downloading from a trusted source.
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Contact WhatsApp Support: