Before moving to your new device, ensure your most recent messages are actually on Google Drive: Open WhatsApp on your old phone. Go to .
Check the "Last Backup" timestamp. If it isn't recent, tap to create a fresh one. Step 2: Set Up the New Phone
To successfully trigger the Google Drive restoration, your new phone must meet these requirements: Transfer WhatsApp data to a new Android - Google Help
To download your WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to a new phone, you must when prompted .