How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone without a SIM card on Android?

How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone without a SIM card on Android - briefly?

To transfer WhatsApp to another phone without a SIM card on Android, you can use the Google Drive backup feature. First, create a backup of your chats in the current device's WhatsApp settings, then restore it on the new device using the same Google account.

How to transfer WhatsApp to another phone without a SIM card on Android - in detail?

Transferring WhatsApp to another phone without a SIM card on an Android device can be accomplished through several methods, primarily using Google Drive backups or local backups via Wi-Fi. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Using Google Drive Backup and Restore

1. Backup WhatsApp on the old phone:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current Android device.
   • Tap on the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner.
   • Select 'Settings' > 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.
   • Click on 'Backup' and ensure you have a stable internet connection for the backup process to complete successfully. This will create a backup of your chats, photos, videos, and voice messages in Google Drive.

2. Uninstall WhatsApp from the old phone:

   • Go to your device settings.
   • Navigate to 'Apps' > 'WhatsApp'.
   • Tap on 'Uninstall'.

3. Set up WhatsApp on the new phone:

   • Install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on your new Android device.
   • Open WhatsApp and follow the setup instructions to verify your phone number. Note that you don’t need a SIM card for this step; you can use the phone's Wi-Fi connection.

4. Restore the backup:

   • After verifying your phone number, WhatsApp will automatically look for backups in Google Drive.
   • Tap on 'Restore' when prompted to restore your chats and media from the backup. This process might take a few minutes depending on the size of the backup.

5. Complete the setup:

   • Once the restoration is complete, tap 'Next' to proceed with setting up your profile picture and name if needed.

Using Local Backup via Wi-Fi Direct

1. Backup WhatsApp on the old phone:

   • Open WhatsApp on your current Android device.
   • Tap on the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner.
   • Select 'Settings' > 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup'.
   • Choose 'Backup over Wi-Fi' or 'Backup to Google Drive' if you prefer this method.

2. Uninstall WhatsApp from the old phone:

   • Go to your device settings.
   • Navigate to 'Apps' > 'WhatsApp'.
   • Tap on 'Uninstall'.

3. Set up WhatsApp on the new phone:

   • Install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store on your new Android device.
   • Open WhatsApp and follow the setup instructions to verify your phone number. You can use the phone's Wi-Fi connection for this step.

4. Restore the backup using Wi-Fi Direct:

   • After verifying your phone number, you will be prompted to restore from a local backup if available.
   • Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.

Important Considerations

• Ensure that both devices are running compatible versions of Android and WhatsApp.
• The backup and restore processes require a stable internet connection, either via Wi-Fi or mobile data if available.
• Make sure you have enough storage space on your new device to accommodate the backup files.

By following these steps, you can successfully transfer your WhatsApp data from one Android phone to another without needing a SIM card.