How to restore whatsapp on new phone

Restoring WhatsApp on a new phone involves transferring your chat history, media, and account information from your old phone to your new one. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Restore from Google Drive Backup (Android)

1. Backup your old phone: On your old Android phone, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to Google Drive. Make sure you have a Google account linked to your phone.
2. Uninstall WhatsApp: On your new Android phone, uninstall WhatsApp.
3. Install WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
4. Restore from backup: Open WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to restore from a Google Drive backup. Enter your phone number and verify your account.
5. Select backup: Choose the backup from your old phone from the list of available backups.
6. Restore: WhatsApp will restore your chat history, media, and account information from the backup.

Method 2: Restore from iTunes Backup (iOS)

1. Backup your old phone: On your old iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and make sure iCloud Backup is enabled. You can also backup your iPhone using iTunes on your computer.
2. Uninstall WhatsApp: On your new iPhone, uninstall WhatsApp.
3. Install WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store.
4. Restore from backup: Open WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to restore from an iCloud or iTunes backup. Enter your phone number and verify your account.
5. Select backup: Choose the backup from your old phone from the list of available backups.
6. Restore: WhatsApp will restore your chat history, media, and account information from the backup.

Method 3: Restore from WhatsApp Backup File (Manual)

1. Backup your old phone: On your old phone, go to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to SD card or internal storage.
2. Transfer the backup file: Transfer the WhatsApp backup file (.db.crypt) from your old phone to your new phone using a file transfer method (e.g., email, cloud storage, or a USB cable).
3. Uninstall WhatsApp: On your new phone, uninstall WhatsApp.
4. Install WhatsApp: Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS).
5. Restore from backup file: Open WhatsApp on your new phone and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Restore from SD card or internal storage. Select the backup file you transferred earlier.
6. Restore: WhatsApp will restore your chat history, media, and account information from the backup file.

Additional Tips

• Make sure you have a stable internet connection during the restoration process.
• If you're restoring from a Google Drive backup, ensure that your new phone has the same Google account linked to it as your old phone.
• If you're restoring from an iTunes backup, ensure that your new iPhone has the same Apple ID and password as your old iPhone.
• If you're restoring from a WhatsApp backup file, ensure that the file is compatible with your new phone's operating system.

By following these methods, you should be able to restore your WhatsApp data on your new phone.