How to Read WhatsApp Messages from Another Device Easily

WhatsApp, being a widely-used communication tool, necessitates individuals to access its messages on another device for various reasons, such as parents monitoring their children's social activities or assisting friends and family in recovering lost information. So, the question arises: how to read WhatsApp messages from another device? This article will guide you through achieving this goal via backups, linked devices, WhatsApp Web, and third-party tools.

Part 1. How to See Others' WhatsApp Messages in Your Phone from Backup

Can I read my WhatsApp message on another phone? Of course, you can. As long as you regularly back up your WhatsApp data to Google Drive (mainly for Android) or iCloud (mainly for iPhone), you can use the backup to restore WhatsApp messages so that you can read WhatsApp messages on another phone.

Here is the guide on how to read others WhatsApp messages on Android from Google Drive:

Step 1. Install WhatsApp on your Android phone. If you have it before, you need to uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall it.

Step 2. Activate WhatsApp, accept the terms and conditions, and provide your mobile phone number (the one with backup data).

Step 3. After the mobile phone number is verified successfully, click "RESTORE" to start the recovery. After the recovery is completed, you can see others' WhatsApp chats on your phone.

For iPhone users, you can see others WhatsApp messages on your phone from iCloud:

Step 1. Install and launch WhatsApp on your iPhone. Enter the phone number you backed up for verification.

Step 2. Upon encountering the "Restore from iCloud" screen, tap on the "Restore Chat History" option to initiate the process of retrieving your WhatsApp backup from iCloud. Other WhatsApp messages will be on your iPhone.

Part 2. How to Read WhatsApp Messages from Another Device via Linked Devices

You can also link the target WhatsApp account to your own phone to read WhatsApp messages from another device. Please note that you must connect to the target phone every 14 days to keep the linked device logged in to the WhatsApp account. Here are the specific steps:

Step 1. Reinstall the WhatsApp application on your own phone.

Step 2. Open the newly installed WhatsApp application. Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner and select "Link a device". Then, you will see a QR code on the screen.

Step 3. Use the target device you want to monitor to scan the QR code. After scanning the QR code, you will be able to access the target WhatsApp account on your device.

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Part 3. How to See Others' WhatsApp Chats in Your Phone on WhatsApp Web

You can also access WhatsApp data from other devices on your computer through WhatsApp Web. WhatsApp Web is an official feature of WhatsApp that allows users to chat and send messages through a web browser on their computer. Follow these steps to establish a connection between your phone and computer so that you can see someone's WhatsApp chats:

Step 1. Open WhatsApp on the target phone.

Step 2. For Android, tap on the "Menu" option; for iPhone, tap on "Settings". Then, select "Link Devices" > "Link a Device".

Step 3. After that, use the target phone to scan the QR code displayed on your computer to establish the connection. Once connected, all WhatsApp messages from the target phone will be displayed on your computer.

Part 4. How to Read WhatsApp Messages from Another Device by WhatsApp Transfer

If you haven't made a backup or find the previous methods too complicated, you can transfer WhatsApp data from one phone to another. In this case, you will need software like WhatsApp Transfer. With WhatsApp Transfer, you can quickly transfer various WhatsApp contents from one phone to another, whether switching from Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android, or between phones with the same system. This ensures that you can easily view WhatsApp messages from other devices.

Main features of WhatsApp Transfer:

Enable to read WhatsApp messages from any Android/iOS device.
Easily back up and restore all of your WhatsApp data with simplicity.
Transfer your WhatsApp data to another phone or tablet in a swift manner.
Back up your chat history on WeChat, Kik, Viber, and LINE with convenience.
Work with more than 6000 types of phones, including all iPhones and Android devices like Samsung, LG, Huawei, Motorola and Xiaomi.

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As we mentioned earlier, WhatsApp Transfer is compatible with both iOS and Android. Below, learn how to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android, enabling message access across devices.

01Launch WhatsApp Transfer on your PC and connect both phones via USB cables. Select "WhatsApp Transfer" from the main menu to initiate the transfer process.

02Navigate to the WhatsApp tab located in the left blue column and choose the "Transfer WhatsApp messages" option.

03WhatsApp Transfer automatically identifies your connected devices as source and target. Adjust their positions using the flip button if needed. Then, simply click "Transfer" for detailed instructions.

04While transferring WhatsApp content from your old device to the new one may take some time, rest assured that you can conveniently monitor the entire process on-screen.

In the End

Through the methods mentioned above, you can read WhatsApp messages from another device. Each method has its own advantages and suitable scenarios, allowing you to choose based on your actual needs. For more efficient management and transfer of WhatsApp messages, WhatsApp Transfer is highly recommended. This powerful and user-friendly tool can help you easily achieve message transfer and backup.

Here's a summary of the pros and cons of different methods:

Methods	Pros	Cons
from Backup	High security	Need backup Some of the latest messages may be lost
via Linked Devices	Synchronize real-time messages Support multi-device usage	Target device authorization is required Regular revalidation is required
on WhatsApp Web	Support all computer browsers No additional software installation required	Limited functionality, unable to view all historical messages
by WhatsApp Transfer	Support multi-platform transmission Easy to operate Support backup and recovery functions	Need to download and install software Some advanced features may require payment