How to transfer WhatsApp contacts from Android?

How to transfer WhatsApp contacts from Android - briefly?

To transfer WhatsApp contacts from an Android device, you can use the built-in VCF file export feature. Simply go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup and select 'Export' to save your contacts as a VCF file, which can then be imported into another device.

How to transfer WhatsApp contacts from Android - in detail?

To transfer WhatsApp contacts from an Android device, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Data:

   • Open the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
   • Navigate to the "Settings" menu by tapping on the three dots in the top-right corner.
   • Select "Chats" and then choose "Chat Backup."
   • Tap on "Backup" to create a backup of your WhatsApp data, including contacts, messages, photos, and videos. This backup will be stored on Google Drive.

2. Connect Your Android Device to a Computer:

   • Use a USB cable to connect your Android device to your computer. Ensure that the connection is stable and recognized by the computer.
   • On your Android device, you may need to change the USB connection mode to "File Transfer" or "MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)" depending on your device's options.

3. Transfer Contacts Using a Computer:

   • Open the file explorer on your computer and locate your Android device in the list of available drives.
   • Navigate to the internal storage of your Android device, typically labeled as "Internal Storage" or similar.
   • Look for the WhatsApp folder, usually located within the "WhatsApp" directory. Inside this folder, you will find subfolders named "Databases," "Media," and others.
   • Copy the entire "Databases" folder to your computer. This folder contains SQLite database files that store your WhatsApp data, including contacts.

4. Transfer Contacts to a New Android Device:

   • Connect your new Android device to the same computer using a USB cable.
   • Transfer the copied "Databases" folder from your computer to the internal storage of your new Android device, placing it in the appropriate WhatsApp directory (usually found at /WhatsApp/Databases).

5. Restore Your Data on the New Device:

   • Uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp on your new Android device from the Google Play Store.
   • Open WhatsApp and follow the setup prompts to verify your phone number.
   • When prompted, tap "Restore" when you see the option to restore your chat history from a backup. WhatsApp will automatically detect the backup files in the "Databases" folder on your new device's internal storage.
   • Allow the restoration process to complete. This may take some time depending on the size of your backup data.

6. Verify Your Contacts:

   • Once the restoration is finished, open WhatsApp and navigate to the "Contacts" section to ensure that all your contacts have been successfully transferred.

By following these steps, you can effectively transfer your WhatsApp contacts from one Android device to another without losing any important data.