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Unable to transfer WhatsApp data from my damaged phone to new one

  • October 10, 2024
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asoutham
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I recently dropped and smashed the screen on my android Samsung phone.  SIM card seemed undamaged and have put into new phone.  However, no WhatsApp or email chats/messages have transferred over.  I’ve tried the WhatsApp help site but it all the advice seems to say that I need my old phone to instigate the transfer.  Is there another way?  Any help please!!

Best answer by andewhite

Did you perhaps happen to backup your WhatsApp chats/messages history using your Google Account, @asoutham?

WhatsApp chats/messages aren’t stored on the SIM - storage space is too limited.

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andewhite
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Did you perhaps happen to backup your WhatsApp chats/messages history using your Google Account, @asoutham?

WhatsApp chats/messages aren’t stored on the SIM - storage space is too limited.


asoutham
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  • October 11, 2024

I don’t remember doing this myself, unless it is done automatically?  I will check though. Many thanks for your message.


Kash
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Hi @asoutham,

Welcome to the Community!

As @andewhite advised if you have backed up your Whatsapp you should be able to move it over with the latest back up.

 

Kash