Transferring your LINE account with an easy transfer QR code
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You can transfer your LINE account to a new device in a snap using an easy transfer QR code.
Useful info• Have your previous and new device on hand.
• Have both devices connected to the internet.
• Be able to use LINE (e.g. send chat messages) on your previous device.
• Have LINE installed on your new device.
Restoring your chat history
• If you're transferring your LINE account to the same OS as before (Android to Android/iOS to iOS):
You can automatically transfer the last 14 days of your chat history by using an easy transfer QR code.
Make sure to back up your chat history in advance if you want to transfer chat history older than 14 days.
• If you're transferring your LINE account to a different OS from before (Android to iPhone or vice versa):
By using an easy transfer QR code, you can automatically transfer the last 14 days of your chat history, including text messages and media content (photos, videos, files, and voice messages).
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Data that can be transferred
To transfer your LINE account with an easy transfer QR code:
1. Open LINE on your new main device and tap Log in.
Note: If you're using an Android device, tap Main device > OK.
2. Tap Log in with QR code > Scan QR code.
Note: If you're asked to allow photo or video access, you need to do so to proceed.
3. Open LINE on your previous device and tap Settings > Easy transfer QR code under Backup and transfer.
4. Scan the QR code on your previous device with your new device.
5. On the "Did you just scan this QR code?" pop-up, put a check next to "Yes, I scanned the QR code myself" and tap Continue.
Note: You may need to verify your identity on your previous device if you had a passcode or unlock method set.
6. On your new device, tap Log in on the Log in as [your profile name] screen.
7. If you backed up your chat history, choose whether or not to restore your chat history.
8. Make sure you're logged in to LINE on your new device. (Once your data has finished syncing, you will automatically be logged out of LINE on your previous device.)
9. For users in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, if you changed your phone number when transferring your account, refer to Checking/Changing your phone number and update your registered phone number with the new one.
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