News coming up for WhatsApp: the transfer of the backup of chats from one phone number to another. The option could make the app even more flexible, which is already actively working for syncing across different devices and for the switching from Android to iOS.
WhatsApp: chat transfer to another incoming phone number
The backup of WhatsApp chats allows you to carry all your conversations from one device to another when you switch smartphones. A non-mandatory option: many users prefer to start from scratch when changing phones. But that many users find necessary for maintain conversations they care about particularly, or for those who work and want to keep track of conversations with partners and customers.
WhatsApp is working to enhance this option in many different ways. The most awaited is undoubtedly the transfer to multiple devices at the same time, a service offered by many other platforms. But the transfer to another number could be a welcome change for those who have to change their telephone number for various reasons.
This image shows the screen (courtesy of WABetaInfo) of the new WhatsApp transfer tool. As you can see, in addition to being able to transfer chats to another phone, you can select the option to transfer to another number. The tool in this also allows you to transfer files and media from Android to iOS and vice versa.
At the moment there is no expected date for the release of this feature, although WhatsApp is working on it for both Android and iOS and it seems to be at an advanced stage of development. In all likelihood, will arrive by 2021, although with software updates and always good reserve a little 'caution. In any case, we keep you informed for any news.
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