Transferring your WhatsApp chats, media, and settings to a new Android phone is easy if you follow the right steps. Here’s the best official (and unofficial) methods to move your WhatsApp data securely.

📌 Before You Start: Backup Your WhatsApp Data

1. Open WhatsApp > Tap ⋮ (Menu) > Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
2. Tap BACK UP to save chats to Google Drive.
3. Ensure backup includes videos (toggle on if needed).

⚠️ Important:

• Use the same Google account on your new phone.
• Connect to Wi-Fi (large backups consume data).

🔄 Method 1: Transfer via Google Drive (Official Method)

Step 1: Backup on Old Phone

1. Old Phone: Open WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back Up Now.

Step 2: Restore on New Phone

1. Install WhatsApp on the new phone.
2. Verify your phone number (must be the same!).
3. When prompted, tap RESTORE to recover chats from Google Drive.

📌 Works best if:
✔ Both phones use the same Google account.
✔ New phone is logged into the same number.

📲 Method 2: Transfer via Local Backup (No Google Drive)

If you don’t use Google Drive, manually move WhatsApp files:

Step 1: Find WhatsApp Backup on Old Phone

1. Open File Manager > Go to:
   • Internal Storage/Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Databases
2. Copy the msgstore.db.crypt12 file (latest backup).

Step 2: Transfer to New Phone

1. Connect phones via USB/SD card/Bluetooth and transfer the file.
2. On the new phone, paste it in:
   • Internal Storage/WhatsApp/Databases (create folder if missing).

Step 3: Restore Backup

1. Install WhatsApp > Verify number > Tap RESTORE when prompted.

📌 Works best if:
✔ You don’t use Google Drive.
✔ You’re switching phones without internet.

🔗 Method 3: Transfer via Samsung Smart Switch (For Samsung Phones)

If both phones are Samsung Galaxy devices:

1. Open Smart Switch on both phones.
2. Select WhatsApp data during transfer.
3. Complete setup, then restore in WhatsApp.

📌 Note: Works for media & chats, but backup still needed for full restore.

🚫 What Doesn’t Transfer?

❌ Call history (WhatsApp calls aren’t saved).
❌ Pending messages (unsent media/files).
❌ Expired/disappearing messages.

❓ FAQ: WhatsApp Transfer Issues

1. Why isn’t my backup restoring?

• Check Google Drive storage (free up space if full).
• Ensure same phone number & Google account is used.

2. Can I transfer WhatsApp to a new number?

❌ No—backups are tied to your phone number.

3. Does this work for iPhone to Android?

✅ Yes, but only via official WhatsApp Move to Android tool (limited support).

🔗 Related Guides

• How to Backup WhatsApp to PC
• Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android
• Fix WhatsApp Restore Stuck at 0%

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