WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Chat Transfer, allowing users to transfer their chat history within the app. However, the feature only works for transferring data across the same operating system, so switching from Android to iOS or vice versa is not supported. Users can still transfer their chats using apps like Move to iOS if they want to switch operating systems. The feature is available starting today, but it may take a few weeks to roll out to all users.
WhatsApp is introducing a new chat transfer feature that allows users to easily transfer their chat histories and attachments between devices running the same operating system. The feature bypasses cloud backups by scanning a QR code on the old phone with the new phone, ensuring data is only shared between the two devices and fully encrypted during transfer. This method is quicker and avoids cloud storage limits. The feature is currently being tested by beta users and will be accessible through the Settings menu once widely available.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature called "Transfer Chats to iPhone" that allows users to transfer their chat history to another iPhone without using iCloud. Users only need to download WhatsApp on their new phone, register with the same number, and then use their old iPhone to scan a QR code shown on the new device to automatically transfer their chat history. The new feature offers an advantage to users limited to iCloud's 5GB of free storage who do not have the space available to back up their chat history on Apple's servers.
