If you just got a new phone and want to quickly transfer your WhatsApp chats, the easiest way is by using a local backup from your old device.
Back-Up Your WhatsApp Chats to Google Drive
The easiest way to transfer your WhatsApp chats to a new phone is by backing them up to Google Drive. Here’s how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp on your current actual phone and go to Settings. Tap “Chats” and then “Chat backup”. Select “Back up to Google Drive” and tap the “Enable” button on your phone.
- WhatsApp will now automatically backup your chats to Google Drive. The backup happens daily at 2 AM, or you can manually back up your chats at any time by tapping “Back Up Now”. Your chats, photos, and videos will be saved to your Google Drive account.
- Once your backup is complete, you’re ready to move to your new phone. Simply install WhatsApp on your new device and verify the same phone number to log in.
- Open your WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat backup. Tap “Restore” to restore your chats from your Google Drive. Your chats may take a few minutes to restore fully.
- And that’s it – your chats, images, videos and voice messages will now appear on your new phone. Any new messages sent to you after you restore the backup will automatically begin appearing in your WhatsApp.
Using Google Drive to backup and restore your WhatsApp data is a quick, convenient way to switch phones without losing your valuable chat history. Your chats are encrypted and saved securely, so you have peace of mind knowing your conversations will transfer safely to your new device.
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Transfer WhatsApp Chats Using a Local Backup
To get started, open WhatsApp on your old phone and go to Settings -> Chats -> Chat backup. Tap “Back Up” to create a fresh backup of your chats. This backs up your messages, photos, and videos so you can move them to a new phone.
Next, on your new phone install the latest version of WhatsApp and open the app. Tap “Agree and continue” to accept the terms and conditions.
Enter the same phone number you used on your old device. WhatsApp will detect you have an existing backup and ask if you want to restore your chats and media from it. Tap “Restore” to transfer everything to your new phone.
The restore process will begin, transferring your chats, photos, videos, voice messages, and other WhatsApp data from your old device to the new one. Depending on how much you have to move, this can take a few minutes. But when it’s done, you’ll have your full WhatsApp conversation history on your new phone and can pick up right where you left off.
Using a local backup is the fastest way to get your WhatsApp data onto a new device. Your chats and media get transferred directly between phones, without going through WhatsApp’s servers. And the best part is you can do it all in just a few taps, so you’ll be back to messaging friends in no time!
Migrate Chats Using Third-Party Apps
To quickly transfer your WhatsApp chats to a new phone, third-party apps can help migrate your messages without hassle.
Dr Fone is a popular tool for managing data across multiple devices. Their WhatsApp Transfer feature allows you to seamlessly move your WhatsApp chats between phones with different operating systems, like from Android to iPhone or vice versa.
- Download Dr.Fone on both your old and new phones. Connect them to the same Wi-Fi network you’re using.
- Open the selected app on each device and select “WhatsApp Transfer”. Tap “Transfer WhatsApp messages” on your old phone.
- On the new phone, tap “Receive WhatsApp messages”. Scan the QR code displayed on the old phone’s screen.
- Select the WhatsApp chats and media you want to transfer. Tap “Start” to begin migrating your data.
- The transfer will be completed in the next few minutes. Your chats, photos, videos and voice messages will now appear on your new device, ready to continue the conversation!
Using Dr Fone will ensure your WhatsApp conversations stay intact when transitioning to a new mobile device. In just a few simple steps, your chats and media will be ready to view on your phone. Follow GB WhatsApp for more!