How to transfer WhatsApp from internal memory to SD card on Android - briefly?
To transfer WhatsApp from your Android's internal memory to an SD card, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- Tap on the 'Backup' button and select your SD card as the backup location.
How to transfer WhatsApp from internal memory to SD card on Android - in detail?
To transfer WhatsApp from the internal memory to an SD card on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:
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Ensure Compatibility: First, ensure that your Android device supports external storage for apps. This feature is available on devices running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above.
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Check WhatsApp Version: Update WhatsApp to the latest version from the Google Play Store. This ensures you have all the necessary features and bug fixes.
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Insert SD Card: Insert your SD card into your Android device if it's not already inserted. Make sure the card is formatted correctly (preferably as portable/internal storage).
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Open Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device. You can find this in the app drawer or by pulling down the notification shade and tapping the gear icon.
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Navigate to Apps: Scroll down and tap on 'Apps' or 'Applications'. This section contains a list of all installed apps on your device.
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Find WhatsApp: In the list of apps, find and tap on WhatsApp. You may need to tap on 'See all X apps' if WhatsApp isn't immediately visible.
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Storage Settings: Tap on 'Storage' or 'Storage & cache'. This option is usually located near the bottom of the WhatsApp app info screen.
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Change Storage Location: You will see an option that says 'Change' (next to the storage location). Tap on it. A pop-up menu will appear with two options: 'Internal shared storage' and your SD card's name.
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Select SD Card: Tap on your SD card’s name to change the storage location of WhatsApp from internal memory to the SD card.
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Confirm Transfer: A confirmation dialog will appear, warning you that changing the storage location may cause the app to restart or lose data. Tap 'Move' to proceed with the transfer.
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Wait for Completion: The process may take a few minutes depending on the size of your WhatsApp data. Do not interrupt the process. Once completed, you will see a success message.
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Verify Transfer: To ensure that the transfer was successful, go back to the 'Storage' section in the WhatsApp app info and verify that the storage location is now set to your SD card.
By following these steps, you can successfully transfer WhatsApp from your device’s internal memory to an SD card, freeing up valuable space on your Android device.