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WhatsApp works on chat transfer without using cloud backup on Android: Report


WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature that makes it easier to switch chats on Android phones. The instant messaging app is said to be working on a new option in the WhatsApp settings tab, allowing users to transfer chats from their old Android phone to their newer one without using the cloud. WhatsApp now offers the ability to transfer conversations by backing them up on Google Drive or via the Move to iOS app from Android to iPhone.

A new feature is detect is being developed by feature tracker WABetaInfo, on WhatsApp beta version 2.23.1.26. New updated version has been discovered with a newSwitch chat to Android options in settings. This will make the process of migrating chats easier, as users can simply click on it and scan the QR code on their old phone once set up. WhatsApp on their new phone.

The report shows that the feature is currently in development, and there are no details on an exact rollout date. However, once deployed, switch to a new version Android phone can be a lot faster because users won’t have to depend on Google Drive. However, you can only access your chat history on your new phone using a cloud backup if your old device is lost or stopped working.

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WhatsApp cloudless chat transfer detected by a feature tracker
Image credit: WABetaInfo

Meanwhile, the instant messaging platform is also said to be work on a feature that allows users to report any suspicious status updates on a PC or laptop using the Desktop app. WhatsApp is testing a new feature for a future Desktop app update. It now offers the ability to report suspicious or spam messages to the company.

Notably, status updates will continue to be end-to-end encrypted, just like messages, voice calls, media, location sharing, and calls. The reported messages will be decrypted and sent to WhatsApp, while the end-to-end encrypted content of normal WhatsApp interactions, including WhatsApp or Meta, will not be accessible to anyone.


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