How to transfer a WhatsApp backup from Android to another phone?

How to transfer a WhatsApp backup from Android to another phone - briefly?

To transfer a WhatsApp backup from an Android device to another phone, follow these steps:

  1. Ensure both devices are running Android and have WhatsApp installed.
  2. On the new phone, open WhatsApp, tap "Agree and Continue," then "Copy WhatsApp Data" and follow the prompts.

How to transfer a WhatsApp backup from Android to another phone - in detail?

To transfer a WhatsApp backup from an Android device to another phone, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Create a Backup on the Original Phone:

    • Open WhatsApp on your original Android phone.
    • Go to the menu (three vertical dots) and select 'Settings'.
    • Tap on 'Chats' and then 'Backup'.
    • Choose 'Google Drive' as your backup option and set a backup frequency if desired.
    • Select an account or add one if you haven’t already, and ensure that the backup is completed successfully.

  2. Transfer Data to the New Phone:

    • Insert the same SIM card from your original phone into your new Android device. This step is crucial as WhatsApp uses your phone number for verification during the transfer process.
    • Ensure that both devices are connected to a stable internet connection, preferably Wi-Fi.

  3. Install and Verify WhatsApp on the New Phone:

    • Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on your new Android device.
    • Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number when prompted. This is done by entering the code sent via SMS to the same number used on the original phone.

  4. Restore the Backup:

    • After verifying your phone number, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from Google Drive.
    • Tap 'Restore' and ensure that your new device uses the same Google account you used for backing up on the original phone.
    • Allow WhatsApp to access your Google Drive account and restore the backup. This process may take some time depending on the size of your chat history and the speed of your internet connection.

  5. Complete the Setup:

    • Once the restoration is complete, WhatsApp will begin reinstalling your messages.
    • You can then open WhatsApp and start using it as you did on your original phone.

By following these steps meticulously, you should be able to successfully transfer your WhatsApp backup from one Android device to another without any loss of data.