How to transfer WhatsApp chats to Huawei?

How to transfer WhatsApp chats to Huawei - briefly?

To transfer WhatsApp chats to a Huawei device, you need to back up your chat history from the old phone and restore it on the new one using the same Google account or third-party apps like Dr.Fone if switching between different operating systems. This process ensures that all your messages and media are seamlessly transferred to your new Huawei smartphone.

How to transfer WhatsApp chats to Huawei - in detail?

Transferring WhatsApp chats to a new Huawei device can be accomplished through several methods, depending on whether you are switching from an Android or iPhone. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Transferring WhatsApp Chats from Android to Huawei

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current Android device.
   • Go to Settings > Chats > Backup.
   • Tap on the BACK UP button to create a backup of your chats. This process will save your chat history, including messages and media, to Google Drive.

2. Transfer Files:

   • Connect both your old Android device and new Huawei phone to your computer using USB cables.
   • Copy the WhatsApp folder from your old device (usually located in Internal Storage > WhatsApp) to your computer.

3. Restore Chats on Huawei:

   • Uninstall WhatsApp from your new Huawei phone if it is already installed.
   • Copy the WhatsApp folder from your computer to the internal storage of your new Huawei device (Internal Storage > WhatsApp).
   • Install WhatsApp on your Huawei phone from the Google Play Store or Huawei AppGallery.
   • Open WhatsApp and follow the setup process until you reach the point where it asks to restore a backup.
   • When prompted, select Restore to transfer your chats from the backup folder you copied earlier.

Transferring WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Huawei

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current iPhone.
   • Go to Settings > Chats > Backup.
   • Tap on the BACK UP NOW button to create a backup of your chats to iCloud.

2. Transfer Files Using Email:

   • Open WhatsApp on your new Huawei phone and complete the initial setup process.
   • Go to the chat you want to transfer in your iPhone's WhatsApp, then tap on the contact name at the top of the screen.
   • Select Export Chat and choose whether to include media or not.
   • Choose Mail as the export method. An email will be generated with the chat history attached.
   • Send the email to yourself.

3. Restore Chats on Huawei:

   • Open the email on your new Huawei phone and download the attachment.
   • The attachment will be in a .zip format. Extract it using a file manager app.
   • You can now view the chat history, but note that this method does not transfer the chats into WhatsApp directly; it only allows you to read them.

Using Third-Party Applications

For a more seamless transfer, consider using third-party applications like Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer or Wondershare MobileTrans. These tools can help you backup and restore your WhatsApp chats between different platforms easily:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • Install the chosen application on your computer.
   • Connect both your old device (Android or iPhone) and new Huawei phone to your computer using USB cables.
   • Follow the prompts in the application to backup your WhatsApp chats from your old device.

2. Restore Chats on Huawei:

   • Once the backup is complete, select the option to restore the backup to your new Huawei phone.
   • The application will transfer all your WhatsApp data, including messages and media, to your new device.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully transfer your WhatsApp chats to a new Huawei device, ensuring that none of your important conversations are lost in the process.