How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat History on Android or iOS Using QR Code

 

Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, recently introduced a new feature that makes it easier for users to transfer their chat history from one phone to another. This feature eliminates the need for backups or cloud services. Both Android and iOS users can now transfer their chat history, including media attachments, between devices running the same operating system.

Previously, WhatsApp offered options for transferring chat history, but they required either backing up the chats to storage or uploading them to the cloud. However, with the new chat transfer feature using QR codes, users can now seamlessly transfer their chat information, such as messages, media files, documents, links, and videos.

It's important to note that certain details, such as peer-to-peer payment messages and call history, cannot be transferred using this method.

To initiate the chat transfer via QR code on Android, users need to ensure that both their old and new phones have Android OS Lollipop 5.1 or Android 6 or above installed. The new phone should not be registered on WhatsApp until the transfer process is initiated. Both devices should have Wi-Fi enabled and be connected to the same network.

For iOS users, both the old and new iPhones should have WhatsApp for iOS version 2.23.9.77 or above installed to perform the chat transfer.

These new features aim to provide a more convenient and efficient way for users to transfer their WhatsApp chat history when switching to a new device.

Here's how you can transfer your WhatsApp chat history on Android and iOS phones:

Transfer WhatsApp Chat History on Android:

1. Open WhatsApp on your old Android phone.

2. Go to the "More Options" menu (three vertical dots) and select "Settings."

3. In the Settings menu, tap on "Chats" and then choose "Transfer chats."

4. Tap on "Start" to begin the transfer process.

5. On your new Android phone, install WhatsApp and register with the same phone number.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the "Transfer chat history" option.

7. Tap on "Start" to initiate the transfer.

8. Allow the necessary permissions and use your old device to scan the QR code displayed on the new device.

9. Once the QR code is successfully scanned, the chat transfer process will begin.

10. After the transfer is complete, tap on "Done" to finish.

Transfer WhatsApp Chat History on iOS:

1. Open WhatsApp on your old iPhone.

2. Go to "Settings" and select "Chats."

3. Tap on "Transfer Chats to iPhone" and then choose "Start."

4. On your new iPhone, install WhatsApp from the App Store and register with the same phone number.

5. Follow the setup process until you reach the "Transfer chat history" option.

6. Tap on "Continue" to initiate the transfer.

7. Use the camera on your old iPhone to scan the QR code displayed on the new device.

8. Once the QR code is scanned successfully, the chat history transfer will begin.

9. After the transfer is completed, set up your profile on the new iPhone.

Following these steps will allow you to transfer your WhatsApp chat history from your old phone to the new one, ensuring that you can continue your conversations seamlessly.