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Transfer WhatsApp account between Androids

  • 27-02-2019 06:52PM
    #1
    FluffyTowel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 406 ✭✭


    Hi guys

    I got a new Samsung (hurray!) and I have successfully migrated over most of my apps with Smart Switch. I got WhatsApp as an app, but without any account.

    Now, my old account is linked with an old phone number which I temporarily don't have access to anymore, (SIM is sitting in storage in another country, but will get it again in about a month). I know I can switch numbers and restore chats from a backup, but I don't want to lose that number if possible.

    So, TLDR, can I transfer my WhatsApp account, including original number, to a new phone without having to verify the number again?


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  • #2
    Mr.Cool2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Mr.Cool2015


    FluffyTowel wrote:
    So, TLDR, can I transfer my WhatsApp account, including original number, to a new phone without having to verify the number again?


    You will have to verify it in order to use WhatsApp.


  • #3
    FluffyTowel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 406 ✭✭FluffyTowel


    Mr.Cool2015 wrote: »
    You will have to verify it in order to use WhatsApp.

    Ah - thought so. Glad I didn't chance it. Thanking you!


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