How Do I Transfer Viber to My New Android?

Viber is a popular messaging app that allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share multimedia files with friends and family. If you have recently switched to a new Android device and want to transfer your Viber data, including chat history, contacts, and media files, this tutorial will guide you through the process.

Before you begin:

Before transferring Viber to your new Android device, make sure you have:

• A stable internet connection on both your old and new Android devices.
• Updated Viber app installed on both devices from the Google Play Store.
• Your phone numbers verified on both devices.

Step 1: Backup Viber Data on your old Android device

To ensure a smooth transfer of your Viber data, it’s important to create a backup of your chats, contacts, and media files. To do this:

1. Open the Viber app on your old Android device.
2. Tap the three-horizontal lines at the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the menu.
3. Select “Settings” from the menu options.
4. Tap “Account” in the settings menu.
5. Select “Viber Backup” to access backup settings.
6. Toggle on the “Back up to Google Drive” option if it’s not already enabled.
7. Note:If prompted, sign in with your Google account for backup authorization. If you don’t have a Google account yet, create one.
8. Tap on “Back up now” to initiate the backup process.
9. Note:Wait for the backup to complete. The time taken will depend on the size of your Viber data.

Step 2: Restore Viber Data on your new Android device

After creating a backup of your Viber data on your old Android device, you can now restore it on your new Android device by following these steps:

1. Open the Viber app on your new Android device.
2. Tap “Continue” on the welcome screen.
3. Note:If prompted, grant permissions for Viber to access your contacts, media files, and make calls.
4. Select the phone number associated with your Viber account.
5. Note:If you are using a different phone number, make sure it is active and accessible from this device.
6. Tap “Restore from Google Drive” when prompted to restore your previous backup.
7. Note:If you did not enable Google Drive backup previously, tap “Skip” and proceed to Step 7 for an alternative method of restoration.
8. Select the Google account that contains your Viber backup files.
9. Tap “Restore” to begin restoring your Viber data from the selected Google account.
10. Note:The restoration process might take some time depending on the size of your backup and internet speed. Ensure that your device is connected to a stable internet connection throughout.

Alternative method: Transfer Viber data without Google Drive backup

If you didn’t enable Google Drive backup on your old Android device or prefer not to use it, you can still transfer your Viber data using the following method:

1. Open the Viber app on your old Android device.
2. Select “Account” in the settings menu.
3. Tap “Backup” to create a local backup of your Viber data on your old Android device.
4. Note:The backup will be stored in the internal storage of your device.
5. Note:If you have an SD card inserted in your old Android device, you can also choose to save the backup file directly to the SD card for easy transfer later on.
6. Locate the backup file using a file manager app (e.g., Google Files, Solid Explorer, etc.) on your old Android device and copy it to an easily accessible location (internal storage or SD card).
7. Transfer the backup file from your old Android device to your new Android device using methods like Bluetooth, USB cable, or cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox.
8. Note:If using cloud storage services, make sure both devices have the respective apps installed and are signed in with the same account credentials.
9. On your new Android device, navigate to the location where you saved the backup file (internal storage or SD card).
10. Open the backup file using a file manager app.
11. Select Viber from the list of apps to import the backup data.
12. Note:If prompted, grant necessary permissions for Viber to access your contacts, media files, and make calls.
13. Tap “Restore” to begin importing your Viber data from the backup file.

Congratulations! You have successfully transferred your Viber data to your new Android device. You can now enjoy all your chats, contacts, and media files on Viber seamlessly.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the process of transferring Viber to your new Android device. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us.