Create local WhatsApp chat backup

Note Backup can be transfered only to an Android device.

Create a local backup of chat history in device’s internal storage.

Create local WhatsApp chat backup
  1. Open WhatsApp on the source device and tap More options
  1. Tap Settings > Chats > Chat backup
  1. Tap back up to Google Drive
  1. Tap Never
  1. Tap BACK UP

Take WhatsApp into use after transfer is completed

Open WhatsApp on the target device. Use the same phone number as on the source device, where a backup was created.

Note When the notification Backup Found pops up, tap Restore