The very popular instant messaging application of this planet WhatsApp has recently introduced a new capability of transferring chats and that is eliminating the usage of Cloud Service like Google Drive. The instant messaging app is now offering the ability to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code and the same can be done with Android and iOS powered devices. If you are someone who is really interested to learn the way to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code then this article is meant for you. As this step by step guide will help you to easily transfer WhatsApp chats to your new device using the QR code feature. So without making any further delay let’s get into the article to check out the steps.
Things we can transfer
The new feature will be enabling you to transfer information like messages, and media files including documents, links, and videos. But the application will not enable to transfer things on peer-to-peer payment messages as well as call history.
Recruitments
If you want to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code, then you need to use a device that is running on Android OS Lollipop 5.1 or above and both devices need to be connected with the same Wi-Fi network.
If you are using iPhones then you need to have WhatsApp for iOS version 2.23.9.77 or above installed to take advantage of the new feature. Okay, now let’s check out the step by step guide to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code.
Steps to transfer WhatsApp chats on Android phone
It is very easy to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code on your Android device and you can follow the steps which are listed below to do the job.
First of all, update and open WhatsApp on your old phone and head to More Options > Settings > Chats > Transfer chats > Start.
On your new smartphone, install and register on WhatsApp using the same number and select Start on Transfer chat history from your old phone.
You need to give all the permissions and a QR code will appear, simply scan the same using your old phone.
Once the permission for connecting phone is granted, the procedure to transfer WhatsApp chats will start and when the transfer finishes, simply tap Done.
Steps to transfer WhatsApp chats on iOS device
Simply follow the steps which are listed below to transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code on your iOS powered device.
You need to update and open the instant messaging application on your old iPhone and go to Settings > Chats > Transfer Chats to iPhone > Start.
Now install WhatsApp and register your account using the same phone number.
Now select Continue on Transfer chat history to iPhone and scan the QR code.
As soon as the process completes, start setting up your profile on the new device.
So this is how you can transfer WhatsApp chats using a QR code. If you find any issues then do let us know in the comments section below and if you find this tutorial helpful then don’t forget to share the same with your friends and family.
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