Best WhatsApp tricks: from backups to blocking | WIRED UK

Another function, Report and Block is useful for annoying spam messages you might receive on WhatsApp. Using this feature notifies WhatsApp’s database of suspicious numbers to stop others receiving similar messages. Go to Contact Info, Report Contact, Report and Block.Transfer from Android to iPhoneIn the past, it wasn’t possible to easily transfer WhatsApp messages between Android and iPhone, because the end-to-end encrypted chats are stored on the device itself rather than in the cloud.But in August this year, WhatsApp announced message history and content can now be transferred between Android and iOS, starting with the new Samsung Galaxy foldables. It works via a QR code when the Android and iOS devices are physically connected via a USB-C to Lightning Cable – the phone number just needs to be the same on both devices.Unlinking devicesIf you are changing your phone, you’ll want to unlink your WhatsApp account and delete the data. If you have a new number, simply delete the old WhatsApp account and re-register. Before you return your old phone or sell it, wipe all the data including the SD card to avoid your information ending up in the wrong hands.WhatsApp has also launched a multi-device beta which allows you…
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