How to Merge Two WhatsApp Backups on iPhone | 3 Proven Ways

Can you really merge WhatsApp backups and chats on iPhone?

Yes, merging WhatsApp backups on iPhone is achievable and particularly valuable when transitioning between devices or consolidating chat histories from multiple sources.

🔄 Device upgrades - Combine chat histories when moving to new iPhones

📊 Backup management - Consolidate multiple backups from reinstalls or settings changes

🔍 Data recovery - Restore accidentally deleted content from alternate backups

💾 Storage optimization - Eliminate duplicate files across multiple backups

Way 1. Merge iPhone WhatsApp Backups with FoneTool

FoneTool is an iPhone data management tool with powerful WhatsApp management features, supporting merge WhatsApp backups without losing data. You can easily transfer WhatsApp data between devices while keeping the original data intact.

Now you can download and launch FoneTool on your Windows PC to learn how to finish the transfer process efficiently!

Step 1. Connect both source and target iPhones to computer via USB.

Step 2. Go to WhatsApp Manager > Backup WhatsApp > Get Started.

Step 3. Click Start Backup to save source iPhone's WhatsApp data to compute.

Step 4. Click Restore> Choose backup files you want to merge > Restore them to the target iPhone.

   

★Tip:

   

FoneTool won't overwrite any information already on the target iPhone when transferring the backup data.

Way 2.  Combine two WhatsApp with Wondershare Dr.Fone

Wondershare Dr.Fone enables selective WhatsApp chat merging with preview capabilities for precise data control.

Step 1. Launch Dr.Fone > Connect source iPhone containing target messages.

Step . Select WhatsApp Transfer > Backup WhatsApp data to computer.

Step 3. Disconnect source iPhone > Connect target iPhone for merging.

Step 4. Locate backup file > View > Select specific chats > Recover to Device.

Way 3. Merge 2 WhatsApp backups via Syncios WhatsApp Transfer

If you do not want to backup WhatsApp from iPhone to PC, Syncios WhatsApp Transfer facilitates direct device-to-device transfer with automatic merging of existing and incoming WhatsApp data..

Step 1. Connect both iPhones to computer via USB cables.

Step 2. Choose Transfer WhatsApp between devices.

Step 3. Verify source (left) and target (right) device positions.

Step 4. Select Merge old WhatsApp data from target phone.

Step 5. Click Continue and it will start to transfer your WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions on Merging WhatsApp Backups

Final Words

Merging two WhatsApp backups on iPhone isn't a native WhatsApp feature, but third-party tools like FoneTool, Wondershare Dr.Fone, and Syncios make the process straightforward and reliable. Whether you're consolidating backups after device upgrades, recovering lost data, or optimizing storage, these solutions provide non-destructive methods to unify your WhatsApp data while preserving all existing content.