- To begin using WhatsApp, you first need to add a Google account. Start by accessing the "Settings" on your device by tapping the corresponding icon on your home screen. Once in the Settings menu, navigate to "Users & accounts." From there, select the option to "add account" to proceed.

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Once you've added your Google account to your device, launch WhatsApp and verify your phone number, making sure it matches the one associated with your Google account. After the verification is complete, you will encounter a "Restore your chats" page. Simply tap the "Restore" button and wait for the restoration process to finish.

- After restoration, please check if all the chat history data are restored correctly.
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