WhatsApp Messenger is one of the best communication mobile Apps gradually replacing traditional means of communication.
Every smartphone user finds it convenient to use WhatsApp for texting, voice calls, video calls, sharing documents, sharing live locations, and other interesting features it comes with. This makes the mobile App a top prioritized App by most.
However, changing to a new Phone will leave you guessing on how to safely move all your WhatsApp chats, contacts, and media files without losing them. This article includes steps to successfully backup, and restore your WhatsApp history on your new iPhone.
Back up to iCloud
The Backup feature is one vital tool every WhatsApp user must enable on the smartphone. It is sad to know your WhatsApp chat history, media attachments aren’t stored on WhatsApp servers.
Your physical device does the storage. Back-up chat history is not protected by WhatsApp but the iCloud by far is known for high-security standards.
Requirements to backup to iCloud
Backup to iCloud requires iOS 10 or the latest version.
Sign in with your Apple ID to access it and set the iCloud enabled.
Note: You should have enough space depending on your backup size.
Back up to iCloud can be done manually or automatically. Each works depending on your settings and urgency. The backup feature allows you to choose whether to include or exclude videos from the backup.
Manual backup
1. Open WhatsApp Settings
2. Navigate to Chats
3. Chat Backup
4. Back Up Now
Automatic backup
The automatic backup gives you the option to choose how often ( daily, weekly, monthly) interval backup you want, but this won’t be the best option when needed urgently as compared to the manual backup.
Restore your chat history from iCloud on the new iPhone
1. Sign in with your Apple ID and set up your iCloud
2. Verify the existence of an iCloud
3. Navigate to WhatsApp
4. Tap Settings
5. Move to Chats
6. Select Chat Backup
Read Also: How To View Deleted Whatsapp Messages
What if my iCloud is out of space and I need to backup urgently?
This is what to do:
- The Export chat history
Export chat history does not work like the Backup. This allows you to email yourself individual or group chats.
1. Navigate to a chat or group chat you want to email.
2. Select Export chat
3. Choose to send with or without Media
4. Your default Mail app will open, enter your email address, and tap send.
