Question: how to backup whatsapp messages to new phone?
Answer: Restoration using Local Drive- (1) Back up all previous chats from an old smartphone by visiting WhatsApp- Settings- Chats- Chat Back up. (2) Click on the 'BACK UP' button to save chats on any local drive on your phone. (3) One can get access to the backup file by visiting WhatsApp- Databases in the local drive.