USA: According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is developing a new feature called "Chat Transfer" for Android. The add-on is currently being built.
It will soon be made available to a small group of Android beta users in an upcoming app update, with a wider release later. Users will be able to transfer their chat history to a new Android device without using Google Drive for this feature.
It has never been easier for WhatsApp users to move data between devices. To access this data, users must first back up their current data to Google Drive and then connect their new device to their Gmail account.
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However, users will be able to seamlessly transfer their chat history to a new Android device using WhatsApp's "Chat Transfer" feature without the need for Google.
According to WABetaInfo, the "Chat Transfer" feature is still under development. However, the report was able to provide us with some details regarding the upcoming WhatsApp feature.
The latest version of WhatsApp beta for Android with firmware version number (2.23.2.6) on Play Store, includes the new add-on. There's no timetable yet for a wider rollout. By making it easy to transfer chats to a new handset, "Chat Transfer" will enable faster migration.
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On a newer Android phone, download WhatsApp to start the process. After downloading it you have to open WhatsApp, scan the QR code and give some specific permissions. Once the above steps are completed, the chat history migration process will start on the new model.
Data transfer from iPhone to iPhone was first introduced by WhatsApp. Later, we saw the feature to transfer data from Android device to iPhone released.
The business is currently developing a simpler method for transferring data between Android models. On Android devices, this feature will enable quick data switching.
Additionally, WhatsApp is planning to introduce a new shortcut that will let users block unwanted accounts and contacts directly from the chat list. It is being worked on and will be released later.
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To block an account, users currently have to open the chat and go to the contact page. However, the upcoming capability will speed up blockchain by simplifying the process.