Will My WhatsApp Messages Transfer with Smart Switch

Last Update date : Feb 26. 2025

Smart Switch allows you to transfer most data from an old device to a new one. However, certain data cannot be transferred such as but not limited to read-only contacts, emergency alerts, temporary messages, failed to send messages, calendar from synced accounts, chat history or some other data protected by 3rd-party provider's policy, encrypted or DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected media file or personal app data, wallpaper (pre-installed and Galaxy Themes).

Smart Switch, WhatsApp and KakaoTalk icons in main screen.

To share your messenger application data, you must remember to back up the data and update the applications to the most recent version.

WhatsApp

If you want to import data, you must review these conditions:

  • Smart Switch version: 3.7.21.5 or more.
  • WhatsApp version:
    • iOS: 2.21.160.13 or more.
    • Android: 2.21.16.16 or more.
  • If the Galaxy device used WhatsApp before restoring Smart Switch, restoration will not proceed.
  • The WhatsApp chat data restoration function is only supported for transmission through cable.

Transmission of WhatsApp chats is not supported on Android devices through Smart Switch. For more information on WhatsApp data transfer, please visit https://faq.whatsapp.com/.

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