How to reinstall WhatsApp without losing conversations when changing mobile or number

2022-06-18 14:50:30 By : Mr. raven hu

Casacochecurro » Leisure - Technology » Smartphones » How to reinstall WhatsApp without losing conversations when changing mobile or numberIf I change my mobile, do I lose all WhatsApp conversations?No. If you are going to use a new phone, you can first save the entire history of this messaging application so as not to lose it.Thus, when installing WhatsApp on the new mobile, you can retrieve the messages and see the app's home screen exactly the same as on your previous mobile.But beware, because if what you want is to recover a WhatsApp conversation that you have deleted, the process is different.If you like to keep the memory of the conversations with some of your contacts, in this guide we explain how to transfer your WhatsApp to another phone or number without losing the conversations.Information content:How to reinstall WhatsApp with the same numberOn an iPhoneOn an Android phoneHow to maintain WhatsApp conversations when changing numbers The WhatsApp application is linked to a phone number, not a device.Reason why you can change your mobile as many times as you want without losing a single sentence of your WhatsApp chats.Although it is also possible to change the SIM card or number and keep the conversations intact.Information content:Changing mobile is sometimes an odyssey.Skip contacts, set wallpaper and ringtone, or download the apps you use every day.However, if what worries you is how to keep your WhatsApp conversations on your new phone, you should know that it is a very simple and fast process.In order not to lose your WhatsApp messages when you change your mobile, you have to make a backup on the old phone before changing the SIM.The process to do this depends on the operating system you have, although the steps are very similar.The process to make a backup on Android is very similar to the one detailed in the previous section.On the new device, download the WhatsApp application and, after entering your phone number, a message about the possibility of restoring your messages will appear on the screen.In this message, WhatsApp indicates the date of the last backup it has made.If you accept it, your WhatsApp home screen is updated and it will be identical to the one you had on your previous phone.The procedure for not losing your WhatsApp conversations if you are going to change your SIM card or number is different.In this case, you have to access the application and look for the 'Settings' tab.Unlike the previous section, now you have to locate the 'Account' tab and click on the tab that says 'Change number'.Keep in mind that this is an irreversible procedure through which you can transfer all the information of your account or groups to a new phone number and, therefore, to a new SIM card.But from this same screen the application warns that it is a procedure that cannot be undone.To formalize the change you just have to confirm that your new phone number can receive messages or calls and click on the following button to start the transfer.If you want to read more news like How to reinstall WhatsApp without losing conversations when changing mobile or number, we recommend that you enter the category of Smartphones.Other news on the same topic How to take the Madrid virtual transport pass on your mobile How to find out the IMEI code of my phone and what 'Hey Siri' is for, the commands you can give to your iPhone's voice assistant What to do if I've forgotten the SIM PINHow to take the Madrid virtual transport pass on your mobile How to find out the IMEI code of my phone and what 'Hey Siri' is for, the commands you can give to your iPhone's voice assistant What to do if I've forgotten the SIM PINHow to view Instagram without having an account MORE INTERESTING NEWSYou can now ask for a working life with your mobile phone How you can get money quickly online How to get a loan with your car guarantee Flats for rent for 300 euros from la Caixa If you are looking for a flat, here you will find how to get it Check Primitiva