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Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

GeoA13 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:30:48 GMT

I have bought a new Samsung mobile phone and the shop where I bought the device from, transferred all the data from my old device to my new device. However, my Google mail and WhatsApp messages were not transferred. Google mail and WhatsApp apps were transferred without the messages. I guess for Google mail I need to add the email account on my new device and then the emails will be transferred. But what about the messages and contacts of WhatsApp. How can I transfer them from my old to my new device?

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

pewdiepie25 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:47:13 GMT

You simply can't. The reason they didn't transfer, I sbecaus you can't get WhatsApp on android and only on apple. It isn't just WhatsApp you can't get bc there are other things like snapchat and tiktok you cant get on android

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

Neo001 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:50:05 GMT

If the old phone is running on Android, then you can back up WhatsApp messages and media to Google Drive on your old phone. On the new phone, once you install WhatsApp and sign in, it will give you an option to download the backup from Google Drive.

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Piper123 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:54:46 GMT

Since when has WhatsApp not been available on Android?

Same question for Insta,Snap and TikTok?

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keith30 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:15:49 GMT

I had WhatsApp on my S22ultra device when I first brought it in June 22 so your wrong there. Have you got the update Andriod installed, it tells on the app what you need to have to run it. Google used to allow the WhatsApp data to backup on Google Drive but recently Google changed the backup rules and you have to backup to Google One which means it fills up your storage system and if you go over a certain limit then you have to buy more storage. So people need to be aware it know longer backup's to Google Drive.

Re: Re: Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

Neo001 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:51:41 GMT

It still backs up to Google Drive, just that the backup is counted towards the (free) storage limit.

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keith30 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:41:38 GMT

Yeah, at the moment but Google are making changes it's free for now but once it reaches the limit you'll be charged. They are removing the feature where at the moment it is backup on there system servers but that is being removed from Google drive and you will have to backup to Google One that takes up your own storage on your device

Re: Re: Re: Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

Piper123 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:29:28 GMT

@keith30

I think you have misread. I have WhatsApp on Android. It is @pewdiepie25 who said it wasn't.

Re: Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

Glenntech — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:50:04 GMT

Yep this is the easiest way to do it

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

pewdiepie25 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:11:42 GMT

What! I have never been able to get any of those apps on my phone. It may be bc my phone is very old. I have a samsung galaxy J3

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

PaulC59 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:56:49 GMT

WhatsApp will only offer to restore your backed up messages on first use i.e when setting up for the first time it checks for backups and gives you the option to restore your history. When you transfer data between phones or via pc etc it skips this step. To get the option to restore your history you need to uninstall WhatsApp, then reinstall it and when you are setting it up for the first time it will give you the option to restore backed up history. Providing you haven't deleted or overwritten your backup files. I hope this helps

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Anonymous User — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:58:27 GMT

I don't think that's right. I've always had whatsapp since I got my first android in 2003. I've also never had any notification of WhatsApp not being available soon for 2024.

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Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

Cliffg — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:52:38 GMT

Before you swap the sim over, then do a backup of your chats to Google drive. When this is done transfer Sim to new phone and start WhatsApp. It will ask you if you want to restore a backup. You will get a message to your old phone asking you to confirm that you want to move the number to the new device. Just put the code in and you are back to where you left it.

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

isaac18 — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:01:04 GMT

hello

I am a new user with samsung galaxy s23 ultra and i have tried as much as possible to transfer my whatsapp business chats from iphone 11 pro max to samsung but i can't. any one kindly advice me on this cause am not willing to loss my chat history i would rather revert back to iphone and sell this off

Re: Transfer data of WhatsApp to new device

AndrewL — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:41:00 GMT

@isaac18: If you still have access to your iPhone, head to WhatsApp > Tap the 3 dots in the top right > Settings > Chats > Chat backup, and make sure that a backup is in place.

Now, on your S23 Ultra, uninstall WhatsApp by pressing and holding on the app icon > Uninstall, then re-install it. At the setup stage, when you first open the app, it will give you the option to restore your backup.