How to save the WhatsApp archive to another phone?

How to save the WhatsApp archive to another phone - briefly?

To save your WhatsApp archive to another phone, first back up your chat history on your current device using the in-app backup feature. Then, install WhatsApp on the new phone and restore the backup when prompted during setup.

How to save the WhatsApp archive to another phone - in detail?

To save a WhatsApp archive to another phone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your WhatsApp Data:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
   • Go to the menu (three dots) > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
   • Tap on "BACK UP" to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. This backup will be stored in Google Drive if you are an Android user or iCloud if you are using an iPhone.

2. Transfer Your WhatsApp Account:

   • Ensure that both phones (the old one and the new one) have a stable internet connection.
   • On your new phone, download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or App Store.
   • Open WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to verify your phone number. This should be the same number associated with your WhatsApp account on your old phone.

3. Restore Your Backup:

   • After verifying your phone number, WhatsApp will automatically look for a backup on Google Drive or iCloud.
   • When prompted, tap "RESTORE" to restore your chats and media from the backup. This process may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.

4. Complete the Process:

   • Once the restoration is complete, you will see a progress bar indicating that WhatsApp is restoring your media files. Do not interrupt this process.
   • After all media files have been restored, tap "NEXT" to proceed with the setup.
   • Your chats, contacts, and other data should now be available on your new phone.

5. Optional: Transfer Media Files Manually:

   • If you want to ensure that all media files are transferred, you can do so manually using a computer or cloud storage service.
   • Connect your old phone to the computer and copy the WhatsApp folder from your internal storage to the computer.
   • Connect your new phone to the computer and paste the WhatsApp folder into the appropriate directory on your new phone's internal storage.

By following these steps, you can successfully transfer your WhatsApp archive to another phone, ensuring that all your chats, media, and settings are preserved.