[3 Ways] Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone Free
Want to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone for free? Read this guide to get some of the most effective solutions.
WhatsApp is probably one of the most important apps on your iPhone, after all, you use it every day to connect with your family, friends, colleagues, etc. There are many important chats that you can’t and don’t want to lose. Therefore, when you upgrade to a new iPhone, you will want to transfer WhatsApp messages.
Fortunately, there are many methods that can help you transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone free. Here in this guide, I’ll tell you the advantages and disadvantages of each method so you can find the best way to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone. Here we go!
Way 1. Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone free - using chat backup
This method is recommended if you want to:
● transfer entire WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone
● transfer WhatsApp messages to the same phone number
● transfer WhatsApp messages to iPhone with the same Apple ID
WhatsApp offers many features to make communication very easy. We can send text, share files and even make voice/video calls. In addition to these, WhatsApp also provides free WhatsApp transfer from iPhone to iPhone solution.
On an iPhone, you can back up WhatsApp to iCloud. The backup can be restored to any iPhone that uses the same Apple ID. So you can take advantage of this feature to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone for free.
Step 1. Backup WhatsApp on old iPhone
Open WhatsApp > Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup to backup your messages. When finished, it will show you when the backup was completed.
Step 2. Transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone
- ★Tips:
- Please make sure you have signed in with the same Apple ID you use on the old iPhone.
- Also make sure there is enough iCloud storage. It should be at least 2.05 times the space available in your iCloud account.
- Go to Settings > your name > iCloud > iCloud Drive to turn on iCloud Drive.
Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp > Open WhatsApp and verify your account > When asked, tap Restore Chat History to restore the backup you created before > Tap Next when it is complete.
Way 2. Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone free - using FoneTool
This method is recommended if you want to:
● transfer entire WhatsApp messages to new iPhone
● transfer WhatsApp to the same phone or another account
● transfer WhatsApp from one Apple ID to another
With WhatsApp chat backup, you can easily transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone free. However, there are some requirements you need to meet. Perhaps the most annoying is not having enough iCloud space. In this case, you can rely on a WhatsApp transfer tool to move WhatsApp such as FoneTool.
FoneTool can help you transfer all WhatsApp messages including the files from iPhone to iPhone with one click. You don't need to spend time making backups. What’s more, it is able to transfer WhatsApp to a different account.
If you have a computer at hand, just click the download button to get FoneTool and let it help you transfer WhatsApp in minutes.
1. Open FoneTool > Connect your iPhones to computer via the USB cable.
2. Choose WhatsApp Transfer > Confirm the source device and the target device > Click Transfer Now.
3. Check the notes and click Confirm > If asked, enter your passcode to start the transfer.
In fact, FoneTool is one professional iPhone data management tool, which supports data backup and data transfer. If needed, you can go to Phone Transfer to transfer contacts, photos, songs to your new iPhone from old device or computer.
Example:
- If you want to transfer everything including WhatsApp from iPhone to new iPhone, then you can let iPhone to iPhone transfer help you.
- If you want to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone after setup, you can first export data from old iPhone to computer and then import data to new iPhone.
Way 3. Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone free - using iTunes
This method is recommended if you want to:
● transfer WhatsApp and all other data
● transfer WhatsApp to another account
Another free WhatsApp transfer from iPhone to iPhone solution is to use iTunes. You can first backup your old iPhone and then restore that backup to new iPhone. However, it will also transfer other content because iTunes only supports full backup.
Step 1. Backup old iPhone with iTunes
- Go to Apple website or Mircosoft Store to download the latest version of iTunes.
- Launch iTunes and plug in your old iPhone > Follow the on-screen prompts to connect iPhone to iTunes.
- Click Device icon > Go to Summary > Select This Computer > Click Back Up Now.
Step 2. Restore iTunes backup to new iPhone
- Set up your new iPhone until you access the data transfer screen.
- Choose Restore from Mac or PC.
- Plug in your new iPhone > In iTunes, go to Summary > Click Restore Backup > Select the backup you need and click Restore.
Final words
That’s all about how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone for free. In most cases, you can backup WhatsApp chat on old iPhone and then restore that backup on new iPhone to move WhatsApp messages. If you do not have enough iCloud storage or want to move WhatsApp to another account, then you can make use of FoneTool to complete the transfer.
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