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How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages to New Phone – Easy Guide

Introduction

WhatsApp has seen outstanding success since its release in 2009, and it continues to grow and boom.

This year (2022), WhatsApp is THE most used Messenger app, above even WeChat and Facebook Messenger (source: Statistica)

So when you get a new phone, how do you take all these precious conversations with you? You don't want to start afresh and lose all those memories, so let's see how to take your WhatsApp messages with you wherever you go, whatever device you have!

  • Backup WhatsApp to computer (iPhone only)
  • Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to Android
  • Transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone
  • Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone
  • Transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android

Method 1: How to Backup WhatsApp to computer

Before we get into how to transfer WhatsApp messages to a new phone, let's see how to backup iPhone WhatsApp messages to your computer. This is essential if you want to save messages as PDF to send to somebody, or if you need to print out a WhatsApp conversation. You can do all of this and more with TouchCopy - let's see how:

  1. Download TouchCopy on your PC or Mac.
  2. Open TouchCopy and connect your iPhone.
  3. Click "Messages".
  4. Under "WhatsApp", click a contact to open the conversation.
  5. Click "Save PDF" to save the conversation to your computer.
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Method 2: Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to Android

WhatsApp have kindly provided all the tools you need to be able to do this. First, create a backup of your WhatsApp messages, then restore the backup to your new device. Easy, right? Let's see how:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
  2. Tap the Menu icon > Settings.
  3. Tap "Chats" from the list of settings.
  4. Tap Chat Backup.
  5. Tap "Account" to select or add your Google Drive account.
  6. Check "Include Videos" if you would like to export them too.
  7. Tap "Back Up" to back up your WhatsApp conversations and media to Google Drive.

Great! You now have a backup of your WhatsApp conversations stored in your Google Drive. Next, you'll need to restore this backup on your new phone.

How to restore WhatsApp chats to new phone:
  1. Install and open WhatsApp on your new Android device.
  2. Read the Terms and Conditions and tap "Agree And Continue".
  3. Verify your country and phone number when prompted.
  4. Input the six-digit verification code if required.
  5. Tap Continue to allow WhatsApp access to your Google Drive backup.
  6. Give permission for WhatsApp to check your Google Drive for a backup.
  7. Tap the account that contains your backup.
  8. Tap Restore!
  9. When the restore process is complete, tap Next to continue to the app.

Method 3: Transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone

Transferring WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone is very similar to the Android method above, except that you'll back up to iCloud rather than to Google Drive.

(Check out our other article if you need to transfer SMS/MMS and iMessages to your new iPhone too!)

Step 1: First of all, make sure that you're signed into iCloud on your iPhone, and that WhatsApp has permissions to use iCloud:

  1. Open iPhone Settings.
  2. Tap your username.
  3. Tap "iCloud" and sign in if you're not already.
  4. Tap "iCloud Drive" and set it to ON.
  5. Scroll down and make sure "WhatsApp" is ON.

Step 2: Now you're all set up to backup WhatsApp chats to iCloud:

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap "Chats" > "Chat Backup".
  4. Turn on "Include Videos" if you want to include those in the transfer.
  5. Tap "Back Up Now".

Step 3: Great! So, your WhatsApp chats are safely backed up in your iCloud. Now is time to transfer WhatsApp messages to your new iPhone. Grab your new iPhone and let's get started:

  1. Ensure that your new iPhone is signed into iCloud and that WhatsApp has permissions (as above).
  2. Install WhatsApp, from the App Store, on your new iPhone.
  3. Open WhatsApp.
  4. Read the Terms and Conditions and tap "Agree And Continue".
  5. Verify your country and phone number when prompted.
  6. Tap "Restore Chat History".
  7. Tap Next to start using WhatsApp.

Method 4: Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone

If you're switching from Android to iPhone, you'll need to use the "Move to iOS" app, as you cannot do this using the WhatsApp app alone. To be able to use Move to iOS, your iPhone must be new (not set up yet) or has been factory reset.

To do this, you'll need:

  • Your Android device must be running Android 5 or higher. It must also be using WhatsApp version 2.22.7.74 or above.
  • Get the Move to iOS app from Google Play Store on your Android device.
  • Your iPhone must be running iOS 15.5 or higher.
  • The new iPhone must use the same phone number as your old Android device.
  • Connect both devices to power, so that they are charging. And connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
Transfer from Android to iPhone with the Move to iOS app (Image source: Apple)

Let's see how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone:

  1. Launch the Move to iOS app on the Android device and follow the steps to set it up.
  2. When a 6-digit code is shown on your iPhone, enter that code on the Android.
  3. Continue following the on-screen setup.
  4. On the "Transfer Data" step, select WhatsApp and any other data you wish to move to your new iPhone.
  5. When you see a WhatsApp screen, tap "Start" to begin the data export. Tap Next when complete to return to the Move to iOS app.
  6. Tap Continue to begin the data transfer!
  7. Once complete, you can go to the App Store on the iPhone and get the latest version of WhatsApp.
  8. Launch WhatsApp and follow the steps to set it up using the same phone number used on the Android device.
  9. Once setup is complete, you'll see all your WhatsApp chats on your iPhone!

Method 5: Transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android

Let's finally take a look at how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android. Like method 4, this will require the Android device to be factory new, or reset to factory settings.

To do this, you'll need:

  • Your Android device must be using Android 10 or higher.
  • A USB-C to Lightning cable.
  • The new Android must use the same phone number as your old iPhone.
Transfer from iPhone to Android with USB cable (Image source: Android.com)

Let's see how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android:

  1. Turn on your new Android device and begin the New Device Setup steps on screen.
  2. When prompted make sure you connect to the same Wi-Fi network that your iPhone is connected to.
  3. Ensure both devices are unlocked, then connect them using the USB-C to Lightning cable when prompted to.
  4. Choose which apps and data you wish to copy from iPhone to Android (ensure WhatsApp is selected).
  5. When asked, scan the QR code on your iPhone to launch WhatsApp and ensure that your chats and media will be copied.
  6. Continue to complete the process and begin the transfer from iPhone to Android!

If your new device is a Samsung, you may alternatively wish to use Samsung's own transfer app, Smart Switch, to migrate from iPhone to Samsung.

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Table of Contents

  • How to Backup WhatsApp on iPhone
  • How to Backup WhatsApp on Android 
  • Store Your WhatsApp Backup in the Cloud 
    • 1. Sync.com
    • 2. pCloud
    • 3. Icedrive
  • How To Restore Your WhatsApp Backup
  • Final Thoughts
  • Comments

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    Unless you manually backup WhatsApp, you can easily lose access to important conversations, or worse, your contacts themselves. Here's how to backup WhatsApp to ensure that doesn't happen.

    By Robin Barber (Associate Editor)
    — Last Updated: 2022-03-02T15:28:24+00:00

    Whether you’re about to move to a new device or just worried about losing your conversations, there are many reasons why you should backup your data. Helpfully, some apps — including WhatsApp — have ways to backup your data automatically. In this article, we’ll show you how to backup WhatsApp messages and attachments on your phone.

    Key Takeaways:

    • You can backup WhatsApp messages from within the app.
    • By default, Android devices use Google Drive and iOS devices use iCloud for the backup.
    • There are other services that can store the backup you create.
    • You can recover your WhatsApp chats during the installation process.

    Although you can create a local backup on your phone, you can’t easily use it to move conversations to a new device and it won’t protect anything from most cybercrime or physical damage. Instead, you should keep a copy in the cloud. Luckily, it only takes a few taps to save all your WhatsApp data to either Google Drive or iCloud.

    • The easiest way to backup WhatsApp is with the built-in feature that lets you save your chats to either iCloud or Google Drive — on iOS or Android, respectively. Simply go into “settings,” “chats” then “chat backup. ” Here, there will be a backup button and an auto-backup feature that you can set up.

    • When you install WhatsApp on your phone, it will ask you if it should restore chat histories. Make sure that your backup is on your device or your connected cloud storage — either Google Drive or iCloud — before downloading it, and then choose that option when it appears.

    • Simply follow the method to backup your WhatsApp data either locally or to the cloud, and then you can download that data file to your new device. However, if you’ve connected your phone to your iCloud or Google account, you should be able to restore your data without downloading it first.

    How to Backup WhatsApp on iPhone

    For most Apple device users, you’ll want to backup your WhatsApp chats to your iCloud storage — and you can read more on this service in our full iCloud review. You could backup everything on your iPhone, but the best way to backup just WhatsApp is to use the backup feature that’s built into the app, which is a simple four-step process.

    1. Tap “Settings”

      When you open WhatsApp from your home screen, you’ll notice five buttons along the bottom. Select the option on the far right, labeled “settings.”

      In WhatsApp, tap the “settings” icon in the bottom-right corner.

    2. Select “Chat Backup”

      Choose “chat backup” from the “chats” page.

      Go into your chat backup settings.

    3. Tap “Back Up Now”

      You can either tap “back up now” to start the backup process or select “auto backup” and change your backup frequency.

      Tap “back up now” to start creating a backup.

    How to Backup WhatsApp on Android 

    Although the process is similar, WhatsApp puts its buttons in slightly different places on Android devices. It’ll also save everything to your Google Drive account. Note that with this service, you give up some privacy and security in return for high speeds and a great third-party integration — and you can find out more in our full Google Drive review.

    1. Tap “Settings”

      Choose “settings” from the dropdown list.

      Choose “settings” from the dropdown menu.

    2. Go Into “Chats”

      In WhatsApp’s settings, tap “chats” to get access to your conversation settings.

      Go into your “chats” settings.

    3. Select “Chat Backup”

      You’ll find “chat backup” near the bottom of the page, next to an icon in the shape of a cloud.

      Tap “chat backup” for your backup options.

    4. Tap “Back Up”

      Tap on “back up” to do a manual backup or “back up to Google Drive” to set your backup frequency. If you haven’t connected your phone to a Google account, it will only create a local backup.

      Start to back your messages up to your Google drive.

    Store Your WhatsApp Backup in the Cloud 

    With neither iCloud nor Google Drive being among the best cloud storage services for security, you may be worried about the privacy of your conversations. Luckily, you can use a more secure service by saving your backup files to your preferred remote storage app.

    1. Sync.com

    Sync.com’s incredible mobile app makes it one of the best.

    At this point, it’s no surprise that Sync.com is our favorite cloud storage provider. Although our full Sync.com review goes into more detail, when it comes down to it, 2TB of space with high-end security for both PC and mobile devices at only $8.00 per month is practically unbeatable, plus you can get 5GB of cloud storage for free.

    2. pCloud

    pCloud is a solid option, especially for high-speed transfers.

    Despite pCloud’s odd choice to make zero-knowledge encryption a paid add-on, pCloud and Sync.com are closely matched. If you’re looking for ease of use and speed, and you’re willing to pay extra for security, check out our full pCloud review. You can get started with 10GB of free cloud storage.

    3. Icedrive

    Icedrive is a young service, but it’s still one of the best.

    Although it is newer to the cloud storage scene, Icedrive ties with Sync.com in our comparison. It doesn’t lack much in any category, including providing 10GB of free space — even if its customer support could be improved — and it’ll definitely keep your data safe. So if you’re willing to go for a younger service, read our full Icedrive review for more information. 

    How To Restore Your WhatsApp Backup

    To restore WhatsApp from a backup, you’re going to need to reinstall it from an app store, such as Google Play. However, as WhatsApp limits how often you can receive verification text messages to a specific phone number, you should make sure you know what you’re doing before you begin.

    1. Give WhatsApp the Necessary Permissions

      In order to restore your WhatsApp message history, you’ll need to allow access to your contacts, photos, media and files. Start by tapping “continue.”

      You need to tap “continue” to start the process.

    2. Tap “Allow” on Each Permission

      Make sure to allow every permission that WhatsApp asks for, or else you won’t be able to restore your messages.

      Allow the permissions that WhatsApp asks for.

    3. Start Restoring WhatsApp

      After it has found a backup file, check that it’s from the source you expected and tap “restore” to recover all of your conversations.

      Check to make sure it’s recovering from the right email address and tap “restore.”

    4. Finish Setting Up WhatsApp

      Once you’ve restored your WhatsApp chats from the backup, tap “next” to finish setting it up.

      Tap “next” and finish setting up WhatsApp.

    Final Thoughts: How to Backup WhatsApp

    Whether you’re an iOS or an Android user, there’s no reason you can’t backup your WhatsApp chats and conversations. You can then use this backup to quickly recover all of your messages, as well as any photos, videos and other attachments that have been part of a conversation.

    If you have saved your WhatsApp data to the cloud but can’t see it in there, be sure to look in your backup folder. Providers often keep this separate, so people don’t damage their backups by accident, but you can usually still access it through the official web page on your computer.

    However, if you don’t need to use this recovery feature and are limited in space, you can instead use the “export chat” option under “chat history.” This’ll create a text file of the conversation you had with one person. You can even ignore photos and videos, so it doesn’t take up too much memory.

    Keep in mind that to accomplish the backup you’ll need a reliable VPN to bypass the WhatsApp ban in Dubai and other countries where WhatsApp is banned. We also have a guide on how to unblock WhatsApp in China.

    If you don’t plan on using WhatsApp anymore, our guide will help you understand how to delete your WhatsApp account and this piece will help you find a WhatsApp alternative. Plus, we also have a guide on how to recover data from a broken phone, in case you need it.

    Have you tried to backup WhatsApp on your phone? Did you use one of these methods to keep your conversations safe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Thanks for reading.

    Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve.

    Whatsapp synchronization with a computer

    WhatsApp is recognized as one of the most convenient and reliable applications for communication both in text format and in audio video, as well as for exchanging files. Until recently, WhatsApp could only be used from a mobile gadget. To use it on a regular computer, it was necessary to install additional software through which the work was carried out. By the way, even now this option is far from obsolete.

    Users of Windows and Mac operating systems were in a better position. The fact is that a version of WhatsApp was released for these systems.

    This article will focus on the procedure for synchronizing the messenger installed on a mobile device with a computer version of the program.

    Option 1: Downloading the application from the official site

    This method is the fastest and most convenient. By downloading WhatsApp from the official Internet site, you can quickly synchronize it with your phone. Thanks to this process, all contacts and dialogs will be visible on the computer. However, as mentioned above, this method is only available for Mac and Windows operating systems. It must be remembered that a valid WhatsApp account on a smartphone is required for synchronization.

    So, the algorithm for synchronizing WhatsApp between your phone and PC:

    1. Download the version of the application for your operating system from the official website.
    2. Run the downloaded program, in the window of which a QR code will immediately be displayed.
    3. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone, find the item "WhatsApp Web" in the menu, click on it.
    4. Point the opened window with the code scanner to the QR-drawing on the PC monitor.
    5. The phone will notify you by vibration and a sound signal about the completion of the process of reading information.

    That's it, the application is installed on the computer. Now you can chat on WhatsApp directly from your computer. The main thing is not to turn off the smartphone, since the PC only works through it.

    Option 2: synchronization via Bluestax

    The next way to synchronize contacts and correspondence between a PC and a smartphone is to use an emulator. This happens in the following sequence:

    1. The Bluestax program is downloaded to the personal computer, which emits the Android environment. Simply put, it resolves conflicts between Windows and Android, allowing applications to work on a PC as smoothly as on a phone.
    2. The necessary settings are made in the emulator and WhatsApp is launched in the same way as on the phone.
    3. For synchronization, you will need to launch the messenger and then activate it with a code that will be sent to your smartphone. It must be understood that when installing WhatsApp on a PC from a mobile gadget in this way, it will not work, so you need to enable the function for multiple devices to work simultaneously.
    4. To copy contacts from your phone to WhatsApp on a computer, gently just enter the data of several users into the address book.

    As mentioned above, Bluestax allows you to install any applications and games from the Android Play Store on your computer. Therefore, the user can safely play their favorite games on the PC screen, which is much more comfortable.

    How to transfer WhatsApp messages to a new smartphone | ichip.ru

    06/04/2018

    Author: CHIP

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    How to transfer whatsapp messages to new smartphone

    You can transfer your WhatsApp chat history to a new Android smartphone so you can continue chatting with your friends without losing your old messages. We will show three ways to help you do this.

    When you change your smartphone, it becomes necessary to transfer WhatsApp data from one gadget to another. This feature is provided in the messenger itself, and there are several ways to do it. Let's talk about everything in order.

    We use special software

    There are several specialized services for complete transfer of information. We liked iCareFone for Whatsapp transfer from the developer Tenorshare: it allows you to carry out, among other things, a cross-platform transfer (for example, from Android to iPhone). To do this, you need a laptop or computer and, in fact, two smartphones.

    1. Connect both gadgets to the computer and click the "Transfer" button.

    2. The program will back up the data. Then you will need to click "Continue".

    3. To verify that the WhatsApp account belongs to you, you will need to enter the phone number to which it is linked.

    4. If the number is entered correctly, data copying will start. The process usually takes several minutes. After the end, you will see something like this window.

    As you can see, nothing complicated.

    Backing up to Google Drive

    Backing up WhatsApp chats

    Before transferring chats to your new smartphone, you must manually back them up on your old phone. To do this, proceed as follows.

    1. Open Whatsapp and select "Settings" in the upper right corner of the menu.
    2. In the category "Chats" you will find the item "Backup of chats".
    3. Click the "Save" button to save the current chat history.
    4. To create a manual backup, click the green "Backup" button. To automatically create a backup, open the Backup to Google Drive section and select the interval that suits you.
    5. If you had a backup copy of chats created in this way, then when installing on a new smartphone, WhatsApp will automatically download all available messages.

    Copying a local backup from the storage

    The local backup of chats on an Android smartphone is located in the WhatsApp / Databases folder. It can be in local memory or on an SD card. The backup is named "msgstore.db.crypt".

    If you connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable, you can copy this file to your computer and then transfer it to your new phone. Accessing this file is even easier with a file manager like ES File Explorer. With it, you can immediately send a file to a new phone via email, Bluetooth or cloud storage.

    To download old chats, copy the "msgstore.db.crypt" file to the WhatsApp / Databases folder on the new smartphone, and start WhatsApp. A backup copy of the messages will be downloaded automatically.

    And in this article you will find seven interesting facts about WhatsApp.

    Read also:

    • How to recover deleted messages in WhatsApp
    • How to find out who blocked you on WhatsApp

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