How to change old whatsapp to new phone

The eternal struggle of transferring WhatsApp data to a new phone! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do just that:

Method 1: Using Google Drive Backup

  1. Backup your WhatsApp data on your old phone:
    • Open WhatsApp on your old phone and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
    • Tap "Back up" to create a backup of your WhatsApp data, including conversations, media, and settings.
    • Choose a backup location (e.g., Google Drive) and set a backup frequency (e.g., daily).
  2. Restore the backup on your new phone:
    • Install WhatsApp on your new phone and open it.
    • Tap "Restore" when prompted to restore your chat history.
    • Enter your Google Drive account credentials to access your backup.
    • Select the backup you created on your old phone and tap "Restore" to transfer your WhatsApp data.

Method 2: Using WhatsApp's Built-in Transfer Feature

  1. Open WhatsApp on your old phone:
    • Make sure WhatsApp is open on your old phone.
  2. Tap the three dots:
    • Tap the three dots (⋯) on the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Select "Settings":
    • Tap "Settings" from the menu.
  4. Tap "Chats":
    • Tap "Chats" from the settings menu.
  5. Tap "Chat backup":
    • Tap "Chat backup" to create a backup of your WhatsApp data.
  6. Transfer the backup to your new phone:
    • On your new phone, open WhatsApp and tap "Restore" when prompted.
    • Follow the in-app instructions to transfer the backup from your old phone.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party App

  1. Download a third-party app:
    • Download a third-party app like WhatsApp Transfer, WhatsApp Backup, or SMS Backup & Restore.
  2. Backup your WhatsApp data:
    • Use the app to backup your WhatsApp data, including conversations, media, and settings.
  3. Transfer the backup to your new phone:
    • Use the app to transfer the backup to your new phone.

Additional Tips

By following these methods, you should be able to transfer your WhatsApp data to your new phone with minimal hassle.