How to transfer whatsapp contacts to a new phone

Transferring WhatsApp contacts to a new phone is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using Google Drive

  1. On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
  2. Tap "Back up my chats" and select Google Drive as the backup location.
  3. Choose the backup frequency (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly) and tap "Back up".
  4. On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
  5. Tap "Restore" and select the backup from Google Drive.
  6. Wait for the backup to restore, and then you'll see all your WhatsApp contacts and conversations on your new phone.

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

  1. On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat transfer.
  2. Tap "Start" and follow the prompts to transfer your chats to your new phone.
  3. On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat transfer.
  4. Tap "Restore" and select the transfer from your old phone.
  5. Wait for the transfer to complete, and then you'll see all your WhatsApp contacts and conversations on your new phone.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party App

  1. Download and install a third-party app like WhatsApp Transfer or Transfer My Data on your old phone.
  2. Follow the app's instructions to transfer your WhatsApp contacts and conversations to your new phone.
  3. On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
  4. Tap "Restore" and select the backup from the third-party app.

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