Simply download WhatsApp on the new phone and verify your number. Note: You can't migrate your messages across different types of phone. If you're moving from one type of phone to another and not preserving your number, simply download WhatsApp on the new phone and verify the new phone number.

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Hereof, how do I transfer my WhatsApp chat history to my new phone?

Method 2: Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to Android

  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
  2. Tap the Menu icon > Settings.
  3. Tap "Chats" from the list of settings.
  4. Tap Chat Backup.
  5. Tap "Account" to select or add your Google Drive account.
  6. Check "Include Videos" if you would like to export them too.

Also, how do I transfer my WhatsApp to my new iPhone? Method 2: Transport WhatsApp Chats to a New iPhone by Using WhatsApp iCloud Backup

  1. Make sure you have iCloud backup function for iPhone enabled on both your phones.
  2. On your old iPhone, go to WhatsApp.
  3. Tap settings > Chat settings > Chat backup.
  4. Click on Backup Now.
  5. Now on your new iPhone, install WhatsApp.

Similarly, will I lose my WhatsApp conversations if I change phones?

You'll still be able to access your chat history, as long as you keep the same phone. If you're changing phone, but not your number, you'll need to backup your old chats and restore them on your new handset. You can find out how to do so here for iOS devices, and here for Android.

What happens to my WhatsApp when I change phone?

If you use our Change Number feature, your chat history will continue to be available on your phone with the new phone number as long as you continue using the same phone. Please make sure your WhatsApp contacts have your new phone number saved in their phone's address books to ensure a seamless messaging experience.

Related Question Answers

Can you have WhatsApp on 2 phones?

Your WhatsApp account can only be verified with one number on one device. There is no option to have a WhatsApp account with two phone numbers. If you attempt to frequently switch your WhatsApp account between different devices, at a certain point, you may be blocked from re-verifying your account.

Can I use the same WhatsApp account on 2 phones?

Using the same WhatsApp account on more than one device, simultaneously, is not possible. As soon as you activate the same account on a second device, that account on your first device gets disabled. The reverse is very much possible i.e. using 2 accounts on the same device simultaneously. There is a catch though.

Do you lose WhatsApp messages when you change phone?

Simply download WhatsApp on the new phone and verify your number. Note: You can't migrate your messages across different types of phone. If the new owner of your old number activates WhatsApp on a new phone after 45 days, all of your account information tied to that phone number will be completely deleted.

How do I restore my WhatsApp chats?

How to restore your chat history
  1. Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.
  2. Open WhatsApp and verify your number.
  3. When prompted, tap RESTORE to restore your chats and media from Google Drive.
  4. After the restoration process is complete, tap NEXT.
  5. WhatsApp will begin restoring your media files after your chats are restored.

How do I export WhatsApp chats?

Export Your WhatsApp Chat from Android
  1. Select your Chat. Select “More” in the dropdown menu of your desired chat.
  2. Generate the Export. Select E-Mail Chat.
  3. Send the Chat. Select if your want to export your chat with or without media files.
  4. Send the Chat. Send the e-mail to your email address.

Are WhatsApp messages stored on phone or SIM?

All individual chats are saved in the internal storage of your old phone. The SIM card doesn't contain any data other than your cellular details. Your WhatsApp account is not lost as long as you have the SIM(old/new) using the same mobile number.

What happens to WhatsApp when I change my phone?

Changing your phone number. The Change Number feature allows you to change the phone number associated with your WhatsApp account on your same phone. Migrate your account information (including your profile information), groups and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number; and.

Can someone see my WhatsApp messages from another phone?

Unfortunately, yes. WhatsApp conversations and accounts can be hacked into. If you are suspicious that someone else is listening to your conversations, first take a look at the apps that are installed on your phone through the App Manager (Settings > App Manager) and kick out any apps which you don't recognize.

What happens to WhatsApp when I remove my SIM card?

Everything is stored on the phone, and will remain if you remove the SIM card. This aslo implies that if you put your SIM card in another phone, it won't take with it the messages. However, if you install WhatsApp on it, you should be able to get some messages from the server.

How can I transfer my WhatsApp to my new phone?

Start the process by using the Change Number feature on your old phone, then complete it by reinstalling WhatsApp on your new phone.

On the new phone:

  1. If you didn't back up your chat history to Google Drive, manually transfer your backup.
  2. Install WhatsApp.
  3. Verify your new phone number again.
  4. Restore your backup.

What happens to WhatsApp when I change my SIM card?

WhatsApp can still work on the same account if you change the mobile number or SIM card. You can even move your WhatsApp account to a different smartphone. Once WhatsApp is setup on a device, it'll stay there until you uninstall it. Switching SIM cards makes no difference to WhatsApp.

How do I transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone without iCloud?

2 Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone Using iCloud
  1. In your iOS device, open 'WhatsApp'.
  2. Go to 'Settings' and tap on 'Chats'.
  3. Now, choose 'Chat Backup' followed by 'Back Up Now'.
  4. You can notice 'Auto Backup' option.

Will my contacts be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?

When you change your number, WhatsApp will be obliged to inform your contacts. However, it cannot do so if you don't have an active conversation (as explained above) with them. Therefore, it will not send a notification to all your contacts.

Does WhatsApp show your phone number?

WhatsApp requires your phone number to start the service and this contact number can be seen by anyone added in our contact list. Unfortunately, there is no way to hide your phone number on WhatsApp. The app requires your valid phone number to let you login into the service.

Does WhatsApp work without phone service?

WhatsApp account is based on the phone number and you need a phone number (i.e SIM card) to install and use WhatsApp on Android/iOS phone. It is not easy to get WhatsApp activation code if your phone doesn't have a valid SIM card. And, WhatsApp cannot be launched without entering the code.