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
- On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap "Back up my chats" and select Google Drive as the backup location.
- Choose the backup frequency (e.g., daily, weekly, or monthly) and tap "Back up".
- On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap "Restore" and select the backup from Google Drive.
- 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
- On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat transfer.
- Tap "Start" and follow the prompts to transfer your chats to your new phone.
- On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat transfer.
- Tap "Restore" and select the transfer from your old phone.
- 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
- Download and install a third-party app like WhatsApp Transfer or Transfer My Data on your old phone.
- Follow the app's instructions to transfer your WhatsApp contacts and conversations to your new phone.
- On your new phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap "Restore" and select the backup from the third-party app.
Additional Tips
- Make sure you have the same Google account associated with WhatsApp on both phones.
- If you're transferring to a new phone with a different operating system (e.g., from Android to iOS), you may need to use a third-party app or manually transfer your contacts.
- If you're transferring to a new phone with the same operating system, you can use either Method 1 or Method 2.
- Keep in mind that transferring WhatsApp contacts and conversations may take some time, depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.