{"id":1247122,"date":"2023-07-02T07:50:36","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T02:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1247122"},"modified":"2023-07-02T07:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T02:21:11","slug":"whatsapp-chats-can-be-transferred-via-qr-code-between-users-but-this-one-condition-is-mandatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/whatsapp-chats-can-be-transferred-via-qr-code-between-users-but-this-one-condition-is-mandatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatsapp Chats Can Be Transferred Via QR Code Between Users: But This One Condition Is Mandatory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WhatsApp is rolling out QR code chat transfer support which will allow users to transfer their chats from one device to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/QR-Code-Technology.jpg\" alt=\"Whatsapp Chats Can Be Transferred Via QR Code Between Users: But This One Condition Is Mandatory\" class=\"wp-image-1247132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/QR-Code-Technology.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/QR-Code-Technology-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/QR-Code-Technology-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be helpful for those looking to switch from an old to a new phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In brief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature was announced by Meta\u2019s Mark Zuckerberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you want to move your WhatsApp chats to a new phone, you can now do it more privately without your chats ever leaving your devices,&#8221; he wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requires same OS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it will only work when both devices run on the same operating system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that it works from Android to Android and iOS to iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both devices must also have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/life\/technology-whatsapp-will-let-you-transfer-data-in-a-more-secure-way-using-this-feature-3151041\/\">location <\/a>enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The QR code-based chat transfer feature works using the local WiFi connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can save their complete chat and media history without having to leave the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer, both the devices &#8211; old and new must be connected to the same WiFi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open WhatsApp on your old\/existing device and go to Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap on Chats and then tap on Chat transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users will see a prompt to scan the QR code from the new phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Secure and private<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp says this method is more secure than using unofficial third party apps with vague privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also more private than what cloud services offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a QR code is being used, data is only shared between the two devices and is fully encrypted during the transfer process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a faster process than backing up and restoring chat history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can also transfer <a href=\"https:\/\/www-livemint-com.cdn.ampproject.org\/c\/s\/www.livemint.com\/technology\/apps\/whatsapp-chat-transfer-becomes-easier-with-qr-code-support-but-there-s-a-catch\/amp-11688145576005.html\">large <\/a>media files and attachments, which are usually too large to keep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp is rolling out QR code chat transfer support which will allow users to transfer their chats from one device to another. 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