iPhone users are warned about WhatsApp backup when switching phones

IOS users warned to be careful about WhatsApp backups when replacing iPhones due to reports of recovery history of chat history.

The update was shared on Twitter by WhatsApp supervisor WABetainfo where users were asked to ensure solid backups of their chats before planning to switch to their iPhone.

“If you want to transfer to a new iPhone, be careful: you have to make sure there are no problems retrieving your chat history. Unfortunately, this is a very basic obstacle and after years it Not resolved, “said WABetaInfo in a tweet.

It also notices that the entire iCloud backup is a secure one from WhatsApp.

If you want to switch to a new iPhone, be careful: you must be sure that there isn't any issue restoring your chat history.
Unfortunately this is a very common issue and it has not been fixed yet since YEARS.

Note: the full iCloud backup is safer than the one from WhatsApp. pic.twitter.com/icpbfX0VE7

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 11, 2021

Just two days ago, in another development, WhatsApp announced that the voice and video calling features available on iOS and Android phones could also use on the desktop version of the application.

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“WhatsApp video calls and voice are now available to everyone on the desktop,” WABetaInfo said on Twitter.