WhatsApp new way to restore chats on new phone but only for selected users
As per latest reports, WhatsApp has introduced a new way to restore chats. The new feature makes it easier for users to transfer chats to a new phone.
Transferring Messages
WaBetaInfo has found an alternative way of transferring messages and chats to a new iPhone. Interestingly, for transferring chats user no longer needs cloud backup. However, a similar option is available for Android beta users too.
As per sources, screenshots shared reveal that people will find a new ‘Transfer chats to iPhone’ option in the app’s Settings section > Chats. In this section, users will be able to transfer chat history to a new iPhone without relying on iCloud backup.
How to do it?
Firstly, download WhatsApp to your new iPhone.
Next, register with the same phone number.
Lastly, use the old device to scan the QR code shown on the new phone to transfer the chat history.
Features
This feature is useful for those who run out of cloud storage space pretty fast. Notably, Apple provides only 5GB of cloud storage space to its users with iCloud. Similarly, Google gives at least 15GB of free space, which is divided across Google services.
Consequently, after this feature, users won’t need cloud storage to restore chats.
However, the feature is not accessible to all users.
Is the Feature available to all?
The cited source says that the new feature for transferring chats to new iPhone is available to some beta testers. Further, people need to have the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app if they want to try out the new feature.
The report also stated that WhatsApp plans to roll out the new feature to a broader set of audience over the coming days.
