How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone number while saving the conversation (Android)?

How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone number while saving the conversation (Android) - briefly?

To transfer your WhatsApp conversations to a new phone number on Android while preserving your chat history, follow these steps: Change your phone number within WhatsApp settings and back up your chats before switching SIM cards.

How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone number while saving the conversation (Android) - in detail?

To successfully transfer your WhatsApp conversations from one phone number to another on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Conversations:

    • Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
    • Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu.
    • Select 'Settings' > 'Chats'.
    • Tap on 'Chat Backup'. Here, you can choose whether to include videos in your backup or not.
    • Click on 'BACK UP' to start the process. Ensure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network for a smooth backup experience.

  2. Change Your Phone Number:

    • After the backup is complete, go back to the menu by tapping on the three dots (⋮).
    • Select 'Settings' > 'Account'.
    • Tap on your phone number at the top of the screen.
    • Click on 'Change Number'.
    • Enter both your old and new phone numbers in the respective fields.
    • Confirm that you want to proceed with the change by tapping on the checkmark (✓).

  3. Verify Your New Phone Number:

    • WhatsApp will send a verification code to your new phone number via SMS.
    • Enter this code when prompted to verify your new phone number.
    • Once verified, WhatsApp will begin transferring your chat history from the old number to the new one. This process might take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.

  4. Restore Your Conversations:

    • After the transfer is complete, you'll be prompted to restore your chat history. Tap on 'RESTORE'.
    • WhatsApp will then scan for any available backups and display them. Select the backup that corresponds to your old phone number.
    • Tap on 'NEXT', and then 'RESTORE' again to start restoring your conversations.

  5. Complete the Process:

    • Once the restoration is complete, you can start using WhatsApp with your new phone number while retaining all your previous conversation history.