After transferring all data from old iPhone to new iPhone, you may find that your important WhatsApp chat history not transfer to new iPhone. Here in this guide, you will be given effective solutions to get out of it.
WhatsApp not transfer to my new iPhone
I have a new iPhone, I restored many things but my WhatsApp messages were not restored on my iPhone. Is there any way I can get my WhatsApp chat history transferred to my new iPhone? Thanks in advance.
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You must want to transfer data including WhatsApp chat history from your old iPhone to new iPhone, since the chats hold significant and sentimental value for us. However, after restoring all your data to new iPhone, you may find WhatsApp not transferring to new iPhone.
You don’t need to worry. This guide will show you exactly how to fix WhatsApp did not transfer messages to new iPhone, as well as alternative ways to transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone.
The followings are solutions to WhatsApp chats not transferred to new iPhone. Try them one after another until your issue gets fixed. If you are in a hurry, skip to the next part to get better solutions to transfer WhatsApp chats to new iPhone.
Ideally, the in-app WhatsApp backup feature backup WhatsApp to iCloud on iPhone, and when you restore iCloud backup to new iPhone, WhatsApp chats can be transferred to new iPhone.
It is suggested to check whether you have enabled iCloud Drive and WhatsApp on both iPhone to make sure you have successfully backed up WhatsApp, and can successfully transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone.
To have a check, go to the Settings on your iPhone > Tap [your name] > iCloud > Locate iCloud Drive and WhatsApp are enabled. You can also switch them off and switch on them again to refresh them again.
Chances are that WhatsApp not downloading to new iPhone because you have no enough iCloud storage to save WhatsApp files, let alone transferring to new iPhone. Your iCloud should have at least twice as much free space as your WhatsApp backups, according to the WhatsApp support center.
You can go to iPhone Settings > [your name] > iCloud to check your available iCloud storage.
If you need to upgrade iCloud storage, tap Manage Storage from this page > Upgrade to choose your upgrade plan, like 50 GB, 200 GB, and 2 TB.
The whole backup and restore process requires a stable network connection. An unstable network connection will lead to WhatsApp not downloading to new iPhone. You can simply open any website in the Safari app to have a check.
Just in case, you can reset network settings by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Choose Reset Network Settings. When it is finished, enter the Wi-Fi passcode to rejoin the Wi-Fi again.
An old version of the operating system or WhatsApp can cause software glitches and bugs. It is suggested to update both iOS and WhatsApp to the latest version to avoid the defects and issues that prevent you from WhatsApp not transferring to new iPhone.
Update WhatsApp Go to App Store app on your iPhone > Search and choose WhatsApp > If there is a new version available, tap on Update button.
Update iOS Go to Settings on your iPhone > Tap General > Software Update > If any update is available, download and install it.
iCloud is not the only way you can transfer WhatsApp chats to new iPhone. If none of the troubleshooting can solve your problem, just try the following alternative ways to get access to WhatsApp chats on your new iPhone.
Besides iCloud, Apple also provides you with iTunes to fully backup iPhone to PC. You can utilize iTunes to backup old iPhone and restore the backup t new iPhone, in which WhatsApp chat history is included.
Backup old iPhone via iTunes Step 1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes on computer > Connect old iPhone to the computer.
Step 2. Click the phone icon > Select This Computer > Click Back Up Now to start the backup.
Restore iTunes backup to the new iPhone Step 1. Turn on your new iPhone and go through the setup process >When you see Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from Mac or PC.
Step 2. Connect your new iPhone to the computer that you used to backup your old iPhone > Launch iTunes > Select your iPhone > Select Restore Backup.
Step 3. Pick the latest version of backup > Enter the password if asked > Click Restore and wait for the restore time to finish.
If you want to transfer only WhatsApp messages from old iPhone to new iPhone after setup, you may need a powerful iOS data backup & transfer tool, like FoneTool.
The simple and clear design enables you to quickly handle the tool. With a stable USB connection between iPhone and PC, FoneTool can finish the transfer process in a short time.
Step 1. Download and launch FoneTool on your computer > Connect your old iPhone to PC via USB > You may need to tap Trust on your iPhone to let your PC access your iPhone data.
Step 2. On the main interface of FoneTool, click WhatsApp Manager from the left pane > Make sure your two devices are listed, and click Transfer Now to begin.
Step 3. When a window prompts, tap Confirm > If asked, enter your passcode on source device > Click OK to continue the transfer.
When the transfer task completes, your target iPhone will be restarted automatically. After that, select Don't Transfer Apps & Data to keep the existing data on new iPhone. And that's it.
That’s all for the troubleshoots of the WhatsApp not transfer to new iPhone. You can also try the two alternatives to backup WhatsApp on old iPhone and restore it to your new iPhone. If this guide is helpful, please share it with others.