Hi Here’s the best, safest, and official way to transfer WhatsApp from one Samsung device to another without losing chats, whether you’re using WhatsApp Messenger or WhatsApp Business 👇
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🔹 Option 1: Using “Transfer Chats” (Official WhatsApp Transfer via QR Code)
> ⚙️ Best for: New Samsung phones, Android 12 and above.
Steps:
1. On your old phone:
Open WhatsApp → tap ☰ (three dots) → Settings → Chats → Transfer chats.
Tap Start to generate a QR code.
2. On your new Samsung phone:
Install WhatsApp but don’t open it yet.
Make sure both phones are on the same Wi-Fi network and close to each other.
Open WhatsApp on your new phone → tap Agree and Continue → enter your same phone number.
When prompted, scan the QR code displayed on your old phone.
3. Wait for the transfer to complete.
It will copy all your messages, media, and groups securely through Wi-Fi Direct (no cloud needed).
Once done, all your chats appear exactly as before.
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🔹 Option 2: Using Google Drive Backup (if the first option isn’t available)
> ⚙️ Works on all Android versions.
Steps:
1. On your old phone:
Open WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Chat backup.
Choose your Google Account, tap Back up.
Wait until it says “Backup completed”.
2. On your new phone:
Install WhatsApp.
Verify the same phone number.
When it detects the backup, tap Restore.
Wait until all messages and media are restored.
> 🕒 Note: This method depends on your internet speed and backup size.
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🔹 Option 3: Smart Switch (optional extra)
You can also use Samsung Smart Switch to move app data and media files, but WhatsApp chat history still needs the WhatsApp transfer or Google Drive method above.
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⚠️ Important Notes:
Use the same phone number and Google account during setup.
Don’t uninstall WhatsApp until the transfer is complete.
Make sure both devices are fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
