How to save all WhatsApp correspondence to a new Android phone?

How to save all WhatsApp correspondence to a new Android phone - briefly?

To transfer all your WhatsApp conversations to a new Android phone, follow these steps:

1. Back up your chats on the old phone using Google Drive.
2. Restore the backup on the new phone during the initial setup process.

How to save all WhatsApp correspondence to a new Android phone - in detail?

To transfer all your WhatsApp correspondence to a new Android phone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
   • Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
   • Tap on BACK UP and wait for the process to complete. This will save all your chats, media, and settings to Google Drive.

2. Prepare Your New Phone:

   • Ensure your new phone is turned on and connected to the internet.
   • Install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store if it's not already installed.

3. Restore Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your new phone.
   • Follow the prompts to verify your number (you'll need a working SIM card for this).
   • After verification, you'll be prompted to restore your chats from Google Drive. Tap RESTORE and wait for the process to complete.

4. Wait for Restoration:

   • The restoration process may take some time depending on the amount of data and your internet connection speed.
   • Once done, you'll see a progress bar indicating that your media is being downloaded from Google Drive.

5. Final Steps:

   • After all media has been restored, tap NEXT to proceed.
   • You can then choose whether or not to restore your settings (like wallpaper and chat backups).

6. Verify Data Transfer:

   • Once the restoration is complete, open WhatsApp and check that all your chats, media, and contacts have been successfully transferred.