Can’t receive verification code because changed phone number? This guide will show you 3 proven ways on how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without verification code.
When setting up WhatsApp on a new iPhone, you usually need a 6-digit SMS verification code. But what if you change your phone number? Can you transfer WhatsApp to your new iPhone without verification? sure! This article will provide you with 3 ways to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without verification code.
To quickly transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without a verification code, use a professional WhatsApp Transfer tool such as FoneTool. It is an iPhone data management tool for Windows. With its WhatsApp Transfer feature, all messages along with videos & photos in your WhatsApp can be moved to a new iPhone in one click.
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Step 1. Launch FoneTool, and plug in your old and new iPhones to your computer via the USB cable.
Step 2. Choose WhatsApp Manager > Confirm the source (old iPhone) and the target (new iPhone) > Click Transfer Now.
Step 3. Click Confirm to continue > Enter the passcode on the source device if asked.
Step 4. When the transfer is complete, follow the prompts to do some settings. Please select Don’t Transfer Apps & Data if you want to keep the existing data on the device.
✅ Best for: Users who want a one-click transfer without restoring full backups.
⚠️ Limitation: Windows-only (Mac users try Way 2/3).
With iCloud, you can backup all content and settings including WhatsApp messages, as this way is recommended if you want to set up new iPhone from iCloud backup. If you used to backup WhatsApp to Synology NAS, here is how to move WhatsApp to new phone without verification:
Part 1. Backup old iPhone to iCloud
Step 1. Go to Settings > your name > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
Step 2. Turn on iCloud Backup and tap Back Up Now to backup iPhone to iCloud.
Need more iCloud space? Since iOS 15, Apple offers unlimited iCloud space to help users transfer data, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone and choose Get Started to backup your iPhone.
Part 2. Restore iCloud backup to new iPhone
Step 1. Set up your new iPhone until you access the Apps & Data screen.
Step 2. Restore from iCloud Backup > Sign in to iCloud and choose the backup you created.
Warning: This will restore all your old iPhone data. Or use FoneTool (Way 1) to transfer only WhatsApp data.
Step 3. Wait for your data transfer completion (>1 hour for large backups).
✅ Best for: Users who want a full-device backup/restore.
⚠️ Limitations:
It requires temporary iCloud storage (iOS 15+ offers unlimited transfers).
Restores all data, not just WhatsApp.
You can also rely on iTunes to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without verification code. First backup your current iPhone with iTunes and then restore the backup to new iPhone to achieve the transfer.
iTunes will backup all content and settings including WhatsApp. That’s to say, all data on your old iPhone will be restored to your new iPhone. If you don’t mind, follow the steps below to make it.
Part 1. Backup old iPhone with iTunes
Step 1. Download the latest version of iTunes from Apple website > Launch iTunes and plug in your old iPhone.
Step 2. After iTunes recognizes your device, click Device tab > Choose Summary > Select This Computer > Click Back Up Now.
Part 2. Restore iTunes backup to new iPhone
Step 1. Disconnect your old iPhone and plug in your new iPhone.
Step 2. Click Device > Go to Summary > Choose Restore Backup > Select the latest one you created. Click Restore to confirm.
✅ Best for: Users who prefer local backups.
⚠️ Limitation: Overwrites all data on the new iPhone.
❓ Will WhatsApp notify my contacts to transfer data?
No. Your WhatsApp chat history will be migrated silently – no alerts will be sent.
❓ Can I use these methods for android to iphone transmission?
No. This guide is only available for WhatsApp transfer from iPhone and iPhone. For Android systems, use WhatsApp's official Move to iOS app.
❓ What to do if WhatsApp transfer to another iPhone fails?
If you can't transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone, check the following:
Make sure both iPhones have iOS 12+ installed.
For iCloud/iTunes: Check Wi-Fi stability and try again.
For FoneTool: Update the software to the latest version.
You can learn how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without verification code in the above 3 effective ways:
• FoneTool is suitable for transmitting only WhatsApp, and the transmission process is the fastest and simplest.
• Use the official tool iCloud or iTunes to transfer WhatsApp may lose some data. Please do not reset your new iPhone first.
• Manually backup WhatsApp chat history (WhatsApp→Settings→Chat→Chat Backup).
If you want to transfer WhatsApp chats along with all the other data, FoneTool can be the best choice for mobile WhatsApp to another iPhone.