WhatsApp Beta Introduces QR Code Chat Transfers: Here's How It Works
Transferring WhatsApp chats has always involved backing them up to the cloud and then retrieving them on a new device. However, WhatsApp is looking to simplify this process with a new development that eliminates the need for cloud storage .
According to recent reports, WhatsApp plans to introduce a QR code system to facilitate chat and content transfers between devices. This new method will bypass the need for cloud backups, allowing users to transfer their chats directly.
How the WhatsApp QR Code Chat Transfer Might Work
WaBetaInfo has shared details on this upcoming feature, revealing that when you switch to a new phone and download WhatsApp, the app will generate a unique QR code on your old device containing your chat and data history . To initiate the transfer, you simply need to scan this QR code with the WhatsApp app on your new device.
Currently, this feature is in the development stage and has been spotted in Android beta version 2.24.9.19. It is expected to be available to beta testers soon. This new approach is particularly beneficial for users who want to avoid using their Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups.
However, some questions remain about the specifics of the transfer process. It is likely that both devices will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but it's unclear if they also need to be plugged in or how long the transfer will take. Additionally, it's not yet known how smoothly WhatsApp will recognize a new device during this process.
More details are expected to emerge as the beta version is rolled out in the coming weeks, providing a clearer picture of how this new feature will function.
According to recent reports, WhatsApp plans to introduce a QR code system to facilitate chat and content transfers between devices. This new method will bypass the need for cloud backups, allowing users to transfer their chats directly.
How the WhatsApp QR Code Chat Transfer Might Work
WaBetaInfo has shared details on this upcoming feature, revealing that when you switch to a new phone and download WhatsApp, the app will generate a unique QR code on your old device containing your chat and data history . To initiate the transfer, you simply need to scan this QR code with the WhatsApp app on your new device.
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Currently, this feature is in the development stage and has been spotted in Android beta version 2.24.9.19. It is expected to be available to beta testers soon. This new approach is particularly beneficial for users who want to avoid using their Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups.
However, some questions remain about the specifics of the transfer process. It is likely that both devices will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, but it's unclear if they also need to be plugged in or how long the transfer will take. Additionally, it's not yet known how smoothly WhatsApp will recognize a new device during this process.
More details are expected to emerge as the beta version is rolled out in the coming weeks, providing a clearer picture of how this new feature will function.
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