How to transfer WhatsApp to another Honor phone?

How to transfer WhatsApp to another Honor phone - briefly?

To transfer WhatsApp to another Honor phone, you can use the built-in backup and restore feature via Google Drive or through a third-party app like Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer.

How to transfer WhatsApp to another Honor phone - in detail?

Transferring WhatsApp data from one Honor phone to another can be accomplished through several methods, depending on whether you are switching between Android devices or migrating from an iPhone. Here’s a detailed guide for each scenario:

Using Google Drive Backup (Android to Android)

  1. Open WhatsApp on your current Honor phone and go to the Settings tab.
  2. Navigate to Chats > Chat Backup.
  3. Tap Backup to create a backup of your chats. This process will upload your chat history to Google Drive.
  4. After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your current phone.
  5. Insert your SIM card into the new Honor phone and ensure it is activated with the same number.
  6. Download and install WhatsApp on your new phone from the Google Play Store.
  7. Open WhatsApp and follow the prompts to verify your phone number.
  8. When prompted, allow WhatsApp to access your Google Drive account.
  9. Tap Restore when the option appears to restore your chat history from the backup.
  10. Once the restoration is complete, you can start using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your previous data intact.

Using iCloud Backup (iPhone to Android)

If you are switching from an iPhone to a new Honor phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone and go to the Settings tab.
  2. Navigate to Chats > Chat Backup.
  3. Tap Backup Now to create a backup of your chats in iCloud.
  4. After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your iPhone.
  5. Insert your SIM card into the new Honor phone and ensure it is activated with the same number.
  6. Download and install WhatsApp on your new phone from the Google Play Store.
  7. Open WhatsApp and follow the prompts to verify your phone number.
  8. When prompted, allow WhatsApp to access your iCloud account.
  9. Tap Restore when the option appears to restore your chat history from the backup.
  10. Once the restoration is complete, you can start using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your previous data intact.

Using Local Backup (Android to Android)

If you prefer not to use Google Drive, you can perform a local backup:

  1. Connect both your current and new Honor phones to the same Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open WhatsApp on your current phone and go to the Settings tab.
  3. Navigate to Chats > Chat Backup.
  4. Tap Backup to create a local backup of your chats.
  5. After the backup is complete, uninstall WhatsApp from your current phone.
  6. Insert your SIM card into the new Honor phone and ensure it is activated with the same number.
  7. Download and install WhatsApp on your new phone from the Google Play Store.
  8. Open WhatsApp and follow the prompts to verify your phone number.
  9. When prompted, tap Restore when the option appears to restore your chat history from the local backup.
  10. Once the restoration is complete, you can start using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your previous data intact.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly transfer your WhatsApp data from one Honor phone to another, ensuring that you do not lose any important messages or media.