Transferring WhatsApp chats from an Android phone to a Mi phone is easy with the help of Google Drive. All you need is to backup your WhatsApp chats to Google Drive on your Android device and then restore it on your Mi device.
Requirements
To transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to Mi, you will need:
- Android phone with WhatsApp installed and chats backed up to Google Drive
- Mi phone with WhatsApp installed
- Google account used for WhatsApp backup on Android phone
- Stable internet connection on both phones
Backing Up WhatsApp Chats on Android
Follow these steps to backup your WhatsApp chats on your Android device:
- Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.
- Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap on Back Up to Google Drive and select a backup frequency – daily, weekly or monthly.
- Tap Back up over to choose if you want backups over cellular data or WiFi only.
- Tap Account to ensure the backup is configured to the Google account you want to restore from.
- Tap Back up now to manually trigger an immediate backup.
This will start backing up your WhatsApp chats, media, settings etc. to your Google Drive linked to that account. You can verify backup status under WhatsApp Settings.
Restoring WhatsApp Backup on Mi Phone
Once you have the backup on Google Drive, follow these steps to restore it on your Mi phone:
- Install WhatsApp on your Mi phone if not already installed.
- Open WhatsApp and go through the onboarding process.
- When prompted, tap on Restore to restore your backup from Google Drive.
- Select the Google account you used for backup on your Android phone.
- Tap on the backup you want to restore.
- Wait for WhatsApp to restore your chats and media from the backup.
That’s it! Your WhatsApp chat history from Android will now be restored on your Mi device. You can now continue using WhatsApp on your new phone with all your old chats and data.
Tips for Smooth WhatsApp Backup Transfer
Here are some tips to ensure a smooth WhatsApp backup transfer from Android to Mi:
- Backup your chats frequently on Android so you have the latest backup before switching phones.
- Only backup over WiFi to avoid large cellular data usage.
- Check backup status under WhatsApp Settings to confirm backup completed properly.
- Note down backup dates so you can identify the latest backup to restore.
- Unlink the Android phone number from WhatsApp before factory resetting it.
- Activate the Mi phone number on WhatsApp before restoring backup.
- Delete WhatsApp and reinstall after activating your number before restoring backup.
- Connect both phones to stable WiFi during backup and restore for uninterrupted data transfer.
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Backup Transfer
If you face any issues while transferring WhatsApp backup from Android to Mi, here are some troubleshooting tips:
Backup Not Found on Google Drive
- Check backup frequency settings on Android device.
- Manually trigger backup on Android device.
- Check Google Drive storage space and clear space if full.
- Check Google account logged in WhatsApp and Google Drive is same.
Restored Chats Not Showing on Mi Phone
- Check WhatsApp version on both devices is same.
- Unlink and re-verify Mi phone number on WhatsApp.
- Delete and reinstall WhatsApp before restoring backup.
- Force close WhatsApp after restore and reopen.
Unable to Verify Number on Mi Phone
- Ensure you have activated Mi phone number.
- Check mobile data or WiFi connection is stable.
- Manually enter verification code if not receiving SMS.
- Contact WhatsApp support if issue persists.
Media Not Restoring from Backup
- Check media backup settings under WhatsApp Settings.
- Connect to WiFi and retry restoring backup.
- Check Google Drive storage and clear space if full.
- Manually re-download missing media after chat restore.
FAQs on WhatsApp Backup Transfer
Does WhatsApp sync between Android and iOS?
No, WhatsApp does not directly sync chats between Android and iOS. You need to backup chats on one device and restore it on the other.
How do I transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone?
To move WhatsApp from Android to iPhone, backup chats on Android to Google Drive, then restore backup on iPhone after installing WhatsApp.
Can I transfer WhatsApp chats using cable?
No, you cannot directly transfer WhatsApp chats using a cable from Android to iOS or vice versa. Backup to cloud drive is required.
How do I transfer WhatsApp to a new phone?
To transfer WhatsApp to a new phone, backup chats on old phone, install WhatsApp on new phone, verify number, then restore backup.
Will my chat history transfer from Android to Android?
Yes, when moving from an Android phone to another Android phone, your WhatsApp chat history can be transferred seamlessly using Google Drive backup.
Do I need same phone number to transfer WhatsApp chats?
No, you can transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone number. Just verify new number before restoring backup on it.
Conclusion
Transferring WhatsApp chat history from an Android device to a Mi phone is simple by using Google Drive backup. Just enable chat backup on your Android phone, restore it on Mi device, and you’re good to go. With the tips and troubleshooting advice above, you can seamlessly move your WhatsApp data between devices.