How to transfer WhatsApp history to a new number?

How to transfer WhatsApp history to a new number - briefly?

To transfer your WhatsApp history to a new number, you will need to change your phone number within the app itself. Go to Settings > Account > Change Number and follow the prompts to enter both your old and new numbers. This process ensures that all your chat history, media, and settings are transferred to the new number seamlessly.

How to transfer WhatsApp history to a new number - in detail?

To transfer your WhatsApp history to a new phone number, you will need to follow several steps to ensure that all your messages and media files are safely backed up and restored. This process involves creating a backup of your current WhatsApp data and then restoring it on the new device with the new phone number. Here’s how you can do it:

Firstly, it is important to note that WhatsApp does not have an inbuilt feature to directly transfer your chat history from one phone number to another within the same device or across different devices. However, you can achieve this by using Google Drive (for Android users) or iCloud (for iPhone users) to back up and restore your data.

For Android Users:

1. Back Up Your WhatsApp Data:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current device.
   • Go to "Settings" > "Chats."
   • Tap on "Chat Backup."
   • Select "Google Drive" as the backup location and choose a Google account if prompted.
   • Choose the frequency of backups (daily, weekly, monthly, or only when you tap “Back Up”).
   • Tap "Back Up" to start the process. This will back up your chats, photos, videos, and voice messages.

2. Uninstall WhatsApp:

   • After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your current device.

3. Change Your Phone Number on the New Device:

   • On your new device with the new phone number, install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
   • During the setup process, enter your new phone number.
   • When prompted to restore a backup, tap "Restore" and select the most recent backup from Google Drive.

4. Wait for the Restoration Process:

   • The restoration process may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.
   • Once completed, you will be able to see all your chat history, media, and other data in WhatsApp on your new device with the new phone number.

For iPhone Users:

1. Back Up Your WhatsApp Data:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current device.
   • Go to "Settings" > "Chats."
   • Tap on "Chat Backup."
   • Select "iCloud" as the backup location and choose an iCloud account if prompted.
   • Ensure that you have enough iCloud storage for the backup. You can manage your iCloud storage from the Settings app on your iPhone.
   • Tap "Back Up Now" to start the process. This will back up your chats, photos, videos, and voice messages.

2. Uninstall WhatsApp:

   • After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your current device.

3. Change Your Phone Number on the New Device:

   • On your new iPhone with the new phone number, install WhatsApp from the App Store.
   • During the setup process, enter your new phone number.
   • When prompted to restore a backup, tap "Restore Chat History" and select the most recent backup from iCloud.

4. Wait for the Restoration Process:

   • The restoration process may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.
   • Once completed, you will be able to see all your chat history, media, and other data in WhatsApp on your new device with the new phone number.

Important Considerations:

• Ensure that both devices are connected to a stable internet connection throughout the backup and restoration process.
• Make sure you have sufficient storage space on your Google Drive or iCloud account to accommodate the backup files.
• Note that media and messages you back up are not protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive or iCloud.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully transfer your WhatsApp history to a new phone number on both Android and iPhone devices.