How to Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud

Want to transfer WhatsApp data without using iCloud?

When it comes to transferring WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone, iCloud backup may come into most users’ mind. You can backup WhatsApp to iCloud and restore it to the targeted device to complete the WhatsApp data transfer.

However, iCloud backup and restore have some limits. Such as, it only gives you 5GB of free space. And it needs Wi-Fi/network to perform. Sometimes, you may get a WhatsApp backup stuck error when you use it. So, you may ask a question like “how can I transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud?”

Actually, iCloud isn’t the only way to migrate WhatsApp chats to another iPhone. Keep on reading, this post will give 5 commonly used other ways to transfer WhatsApp chat.

How to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud

Here are 5 ways to move your WhatsApp to another iPhone. You can view the main features of the tools in this post to quick find the transfer way you need.

Method 1. Fastest way to transfer WhatsApp to another iPhone without iCloud (one click)

To make it easy, you can rely on FoneTool. It is a popular WhatsApp data transfer tool enabling you to directly transfer WhatsApp data, including messages, and attachments (photos, videos, audio, sticker, etc.) without storage limit. 

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Step 1. Connect both of your iPhones with your computer. Run FoneTool.

Step 2. Choose WhatsApp Transfer on the left pane. Make sure the source and targeted iPhone are the right position. Click “Transfer Now”.

Step 3. Read the messages on the prompt window. Click “Continue”.

Step 4. Enter the passcode if it asks. Click “OK”.

Then all your WhatsApp will be moved to the targeted iPhone. And your iPhone will automatically be restarted.

By the way, FoneTool also supports transferring all data from old iPhone to new iPhone. You can choose "Phone Transfer" on the FoneTool interface. And click iPhone to iPhone Transfer to transfer everything to your new iPhone.

Method 2. Transfer WhatsApp chat from iPhone to iPhone using iTunes

iTunes helps you backup all data on your old iPhone and restore to the new iPhone. The backup files will include WhatsApp data, as well as other app data and settings.  If you want to backup WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud, follow the steps below.

iTunes backup includes most of the local data on your iPhone like photos, messages, contacts,call logs, iPhone settings, local files of apps, Keychain data, etc.

iTunes backup includes most of the local data on your iPhone like photos, messages, contacts,call logs, iPhone settings, local files of apps, Keychain data, etc.

✍Note: What iTunes backup includes? iTunes backup includes most of the local data on the iPhone like photos, messages, contacts, call logs, iPhone settings, local files of apps etc.

1. Down, install, and run iTunes on your computer. Connect your source iPhone to computer via a USB cable.

2. In iTunes, click the phone-like icon, and enter “Summary”.

3. In the Backups section, click the Back Up Now button.

4. Wait for the backup process to get finished. Disconnect the source iPhone and connect the new iPhone.

5. Run iTunes, click the phone icon, and enter Summary.

6. Click “Restore Backup”.

7. Choose the backup you just created and follow the prompt screen to complete the restoration.

Method 3. Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone using Finder Backup

Finder is a default file manger used on all Macbook. It provides backup and restore solution for mac users. It is work like iTunes. If you are a Mac user you can backup all iPhone data to Macbook, and restore to your new iPhone. And your WhatsApp data will be included. 

Here are how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud on Mac free.

Step 1. Connect the source iPhone to your Macbook.

Step 2. Click Finder on your Mac dock.

Step 3. Once the Finder is opened, click your iPhone on the left column.

Step 4. Choose “Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac”. And click “Back Up Now”.

Step 5. When the backup is complete, disconnect the source iPhone and connect the targeted iPhone.

Step 6. Click the Restore Backup button to restore the backup to the iPhone.

Method 4. Manually transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone via Email

If you just want to transfer a small number of WhatsApp chats, you can use Email to send WhatsApp data. Here are how to use Email to manually transfer WhatsApp chats to new iPhone without iCloud.

Step 1. Open WhatsApp on the source iPhone. Choose the chat you want to transfer.

Step 2. Tap the contact/group name.

Step 3. Choose “Export Chat” > Choose “Attach Media” or “Without Media” according to your need.

Step 4. Choose the Email and enter the address. Click Send.

Step 5. On the other iPhone, go to your Email inbox. View the WhatsApp messages.

Method 5. Transfer WhatsApp data to new iPhone using QuickStart

When you have a new iPhone, you can quickly set up and transfer WhatsApp and other data from iPhone to iPhone via Wi-Fi and BlueTooth. If you don't have a USB cable, follow the steps below to transfer WhatsApp data. 

Before we get started✎...

Make sure both of your devices are running iOS 12.4 or later.

 The current iPhone needs to be connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is enabled. Otherwise, QuickStart will not be working.

 If the tarted iPhone has been set up, you will need to erase all iPhone data, you can go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 1. Turn on targeted device and place it near your source device.

Step 2. You will be entered QuickStart screen. Confirm your Apple ID and tap “Continue”.

Step 3. Enter the passcode, setup your Face ID or Touch ID.

Step 4. When it asks you the way of transferring data, choose Transfer from iPhone.

Then your WhatsApp chats come along with other data that will be sent to the new iPhone.

Further reading: FAQ about WhatsApp data transfer

In this part, we would like to list some frequently asked questions about transferring WhatsApp messages.

Question: how to transfer WhatsApp to new phone with same number without iCloud?

Answer: FoneTool, iTunes and Finder, QuickStart, and most WhatsApp data transfer methods can transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone with same number without iCloud.

To know more information, you can go to this page: How to Transfer WhatsApp to New iPhone with Same Number

Questions: Is it possible to backup WhatsApp to Google drive and restore it to another device?

Answer: Unfortunately, you can’t back up your WhatsApp to Google Drive on iPhone directly. Even if you download Google drive on your iPhone, there is no way to backup your WhatsApp.

But if you want to backup WhatsApp media to Google drive, you can first save your photos, and videos to camera roll and backup these media to Google drive from your camera roll.

Conclusion

These are how to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud. If you don’t want to use iCloud to complete the device-to-device transfer, FoneTool, iTunes, Email, QuickStart, Finder can help you.

By contrast, FoneTool is more powerful and meet most needs. It can transfer only WhatsApp messages from iPhone to iPhone, and also migrate everything from old iPhone to new iPhone without iCloud. And it is a one-click way to perform it.

Besides, FoneTool is an all-in-one iPhone toolkit for you. It helps you to backup and transfer iPhone data easily. If you want to sell the old device, FoneTool also helps you wipe iPhone data to protect your data from leakage.