How to upload WhatsApp chats to a new phone?

How to upload WhatsApp chats to a new phone - briefly?

To transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone, follow these steps: Back up your chats on the old phone using Google Drive or iCloud, then restore them on the new device during the setup process.

How to upload WhatsApp chats to a new phone - in detail?

To successfully transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Your Chats:

    • Open WhatsApp on your current phone.
    • Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
    • Tap on Back Up Now to create a backup of your chats, media, and settings. Ensure you have enough storage space or connect to Wi-Fi for a smoother process.

  2. Transfer Data Between Phones:

    • For Android users, transferring data between phones can be done using Google Drive. After backing up your chats:
      • Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
      • Tap on Account and select the Google account you want to back up your chat history to.
    • For iOS users, transferring data between phones is typically done using iCloud. After backing up your chats:
      • Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
      • Tap on Backup Now and ensure you are signed in to iCloud and have enough storage space.

  3. Set Up Your New Phone:

  4. Complete the Transfer:

    • For Android users:
      • Follow the prompts to link your Google account used for backing up chats on your old phone.
      • Tap Next, and then Restore to transfer your chat history to the new phone.
    • For iOS users:
      • When prompted, tap Restore Chat History.
      • Follow the instructions to restore your chats from iCloud backup.

  5. Verify the Transfer:

    • Once the restoration process is complete, open WhatsApp and verify that all your chat history, media, and settings have been successfully transferred to your new phone.