How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp and What Happens After

Then follow the steps below.

1. Open WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Account > Change Number > Next.
3. Enter your old phone number in the first field and your new phone number in the second field, both in full international format.
4. Tap Next. ...
5. Tap Done.
6. You'll then be prompted to register your new phone number.

1. What happens to WhatsApp when I change my number?
2. How does WhatsApp notify contacts of new number?
3. How can I change my WhatsApp number without anyone knowing?
4. How do I retrieve WhatsApp messages after changing my number?
5. How can I delete my old WhatsApp account after changing my number?
6. Can I have 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone?
7. Does WhatsApp tell you when someone changes their number?
8. How do you know if someone has changed their number?
9. What happens when you change your number and someone texts you?
10. Can I use old number on WhatsApp?
11. How can I recover WhatsApp messages without backup?
12. How do I transfer my WhatsApp to a new number?
13. How do I transfer my WhatsApp to my new phone with same number?

What happens to WhatsApp when I change my number?

Using the Change Number feature in WhatsApp will migrate your profile information, groups and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number. It will also delete the account linked with your old phone number, so your contacts can no longer see your old phone number in their WhatsApp contact list.

How does WhatsApp notify contacts of new number?

Android users can access WhatsApp's Settings by tapping on the three-dot hamburger menu on the top right.

• Now, tap on Account and select the 'Change Number' option. ...
• You then need to enter your old and new number. ...
• It will then ask whether you want your WhatsApp contacts to be notified about your new number.

How can I change my WhatsApp number without anyone knowing?

As a security feature, the app notifies your contacts when your number changes or when your security code changes. Therefore, you cannot change your number on WhatsApp without your contacts or members of your WhatsApp group knowing your number has change.

How do I retrieve WhatsApp messages after changing my number?

Turn WiFi on, and install WhatsApp on your new phone, and log in with your new phone number — make sure it's picked up the right account. WhatsApp will then give you the option to restore your chat history.

How can I delete my old WhatsApp account after changing my number?

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1. Migrate your account information (including your profile information), groups and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number; and.
2. Delete the account associated with your old phone number, so your contacts can no longer see your old phone number in their lists of WhatsApp contacts.

Can I have 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone?

Officially, you aren't allowed to have two WhatsApp accounts on one phone. But, since most phones now come with dual-SIM technology its not uncommon for users to want to set up both numbers with WhatsApp even though they only have one device.

Does WhatsApp tell you when someone changes their number?

Your group chats will be notified when you change your phone number regardless of whether you choose to notify your contacts.

How do you know if someone has changed their number?

if someone changes their number, when you try to phone them on the old number, you'll get some message saying the number is not in service or something. if a phone is just switched off, you'll still get voice mail, or maybe a message that says it's unavailable at the moment.

What happens when you change your number and someone texts you?

If the recipient changed their number, you can keep sending messages to the old number, but they will not be received by the same person. ... If the number has been reassigned, then someone else would receive your message.

Can I use old number on WhatsApp?

If someone will get your sim or another soon with same number and if S/he tries to activate whatsapp your whatsapp will stores working. Otherwise no need to keep same sim for whatsapp. ... Your all chats you received and sent with your old number is safe.

How can I recover WhatsApp messages without backup?

Download and launch AnyTrans on your computer. Connect both your Android phone and iPhone to the computer. Step 2. Click Social Message Manager on the main interface, choose WhatsApp to Device, and click Transfer Now.

How do I transfer my WhatsApp to a new number?

On old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Menu > Settings > Account > Change number.

1. Tap NEXT, then enter your old phone number and new phone number.
2. Tap DONE, and wait for a verification SMS to be sent to your new phone number. ...
3. Create a manual backup by going to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > BACK UP.

How do I transfer my WhatsApp to my new phone with same number?

Here is how to transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone:

1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Tap the Menu icon and then tap on Settings.
3. Now tap on "Chats" from the list of settings.
4. Tap on Chat Backup.
5. Then tap on "Account" to select or add your Google Drive account.