How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a new phone and restore it?

How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a new phone and restore it - briefly?

To save your WhatsApp correspondence on a new phone and restore it, follow these steps:

1. Backup your chats from the old device using Google Drive or iCloud.
2. Install WhatsApp on your new phone and restore the backup when prompted during setup.

How to save WhatsApp correspondence on a new phone and restore it - in detail?

To transfer your WhatsApp conversations from one phone to another, follow these detailed steps:

For Android Users:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your old phone.
   • Tap the three dots (menu) in the upper right corner and select 'Settings'.
   • Navigate to 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.
   • Tap 'BACK UP' to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. This backup will be saved on Google Drive.

2. Transfer Data:

   • WhatsApp cannot directly transfer data between Android and iOS devices. However, you can use third-party apps like 'Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer' or 'Wondershare MobileTrans' to facilitate the process. These tools allow you to backup your WhatsApp data from an Android device and restore it on an iPhone.

For iOS Users:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your old phone.
   • Tap 'Settings' in the lower right corner.
   • Select 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.
   • Tap 'BACK UP NOW' to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. This backup will be saved on iCloud.

2. Transfer Data:

   • If you are moving from an Android device to an iPhone, use the third-party apps mentioned above ('Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer' or 'Wondershare MobileTrans') to transfer your WhatsApp data.

Restoring Your Chats on a New Phone:

1. Install WhatsApp:

   • Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) on your new phone.

2. Verify Your Number:

   • Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.

3. Restore Backup:

   • When prompted, tap 'Restore Chat History' to restore your chats from the backup created on your old phone.
   • This process may take some time depending on the size of your backup. Keep WhatsApp open until the process is complete.

4. Review Your Chats:

   • Once the restoration is complete, you can review your chats and media in WhatsApp.

By following these steps, you can successfully save and restore your WhatsApp correspondence on a new phone.