How To Transfer WhatsApp Chat History Using a QR Code on Android or iOS

Meta recently announced that it has made it easier for WhatsApp users to move their chat history from an old phone to a new phone without using any backup or cloud services. WhatsApp now allows Android and iOS users to transfer their chat history, as well as media attachments, between phones running the same operating system. While the instant messaging service already provided the option to transfer conversation history, it was necessary to either backup the chat history on storage or upload it to the cloud.

WhatsApp’s new conversation transfer function, which uses QR codes, allows users to transmit most chat information, such as messages, as well as media files such as documents, links, and videos. Users will, however, be unable to share details on peer-to-peer payment communications and call history.

To transfer the WhatsApp chat history using a QR code, the user must ensure that both phones are running Android OS Lollipop 5.1, or Android 6 or higher. Until the transfer process is completed, the new phone should not be registered on WhatsApp. Both cellphones must also be WiFi activated and connected to the same network.

Similarly, for iOS conversation transfer, both old and new iPhone models must have WhatsApp for iOS version 2.23.9.77 or higher installed.

Here’s how to transfer WhatsApp chat history on both Android and iOS devices.

Android Phone WhatsApp Chat History Transfer

• Launch WhatsApp on your previous phone. More Options > Settings > Chats > Transfer Chats > Begin.
• Install and register WhatsApp on the new device with the same phone number.
• Start by selecting Transfer conversation history from your old phone.
• Allowing the permissions will result in the appearance of a QR code. Use your old gadget to scan this code.
• The process will begin once permission to connect the phone is granted.
• When the import is complete, press Done.

How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat History to an iOS Device

• On the old iPhone, open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Chats > Transfer Chats to iPhone > Start.
• Install WhatsApp on your new phone and sign up with your phone number.
• Select Continue on the Transfer Conversation History to iPhone page.
• Scan the QR code displayed on your new device with the camera on your old phone.
• After the transfer is complete, configure your profile on the new device.