How to transfer a WhatsApp copy to another phone?

How to transfer a WhatsApp copy to another phone - briefly?

To transfer your WhatsApp copy to another phone, you can use the built-in backup and restore feature. First, create a backup of your chats on your current device, then install WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to restore the chat history from the backup.

How to transfer a WhatsApp copy to another phone - in detail?

To successfully transfer a WhatsApp copy to another phone, you need to follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Chats:

    • Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
    • Go to the 'Settings' menu by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner.
    • Navigate to 'Chats' and then select 'Chat Backup'.
    • Tap on 'BACK UP' to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. This process will be saved to your Google Drive account. Ensure you have enough storage space in your Google Drive for the backup.
  2. Uninstall WhatsApp:

    • Once the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your current phone. Do not reinstall it on this device.
  3. Set Up Your New Phone:

    • Turn on your new phone and ensure you have a stable internet connection.
    • Install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iPhone).
  4. Verify Your Number:

    • Open WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to verify your phone number. Use the same phone number that was linked to your account on the old phone.
    • During the verification process, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from a backup. Tap 'Restore' when this option appears.
  5. Restore Your Chats:

    • WhatsApp will scan for backups in Google Drive. Once it finds the backup associated with your account, tap on 'RESTORE'.
    • The restoration process may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection. Ensure that you do not interrupt this process.
  6. Complete the Setup:

    • After the restoration is complete, WhatsApp will begin to load your messages, media, and settings. This can also take some time, so be patient.
    • Once everything is loaded, you can start using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your previous data intact.

By following these steps meticulously, you can seamlessly transfer your WhatsApp copy to another phone without losing any of your important conversations or media files.