As reported by WABetaInfo, a new feature allowing for the transfer of chats without the use of Google Drive has been added to WhatsApp in version 2.23.2.7, however, the feature is still in development and only partially available at this time. This new feature can be accessed by scanning a QR code.
The transfer of chats will only occur once the process has been completed, however, it is currently only possible between two Android devices. This feature is not yet available for iOS devices. As of now, there is no official release date for the stable version of this feature, as it is still under development.
It’s worth noting that WhatsApp has also updated its list of devices that will be able to use its messaging service in 2023. Users with devices that are no longer compatible with WhatsApp may be able to continue using the service by updating to the latest version of the app or their device’s operating system.
Below is a list of smartphones that will soon lose compatibility with WhatsApp:
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5c
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D
- Huawei Ascend D1
- Huawei Ascend D2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Huawei Ascend P1
- Quad XL
- Lenovo A820
- LG Enact
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Optimus F3
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Optimus F7
- LG Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus L4 II Dual
- LG Optimus L5
- LG Optimus L5 Dual
- LG Optimus L5 II
- LG Optimus L7
- LG Optimus L7 II
- LG Optimus L7 II Dual
- LG Optimus Nitro HD
- Memo ZTE V956
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia Arc S
- Sony Xperia miro
- Sony Xperia Neo L
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight ZT
