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How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone

Charlotte Bayley
Charlotte Bayley

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Switching to iOS but worried about losing your precious WhatsApp data? Even though Android and iPhone run on different operating systems, you are allowed to transfer all WhatsApp chat history to your new iPhone. This article will guide you through various methods to transfer your WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and won't lead to data loss.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone


Part 1: Can I Move WhatsApp from Android to iPhone?

Certainly! You have multiple options to transfer your WhatsApp data from an Android device to an iPhone. WhatsApp itself provides a solution, allowing you to transfer individual and group chats, account information, chat history, settings, profile photos, and media. But call history and display name are not included in this process.

In addition, you can export chat history or leverage Google Drive backup to facilitate the transfer of your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone.

Part 2: How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone

Solution 1: Transfer WhatsApp Message from Android to iPhone via Move to iOS

To utilize this method, it is necessary to fulfill the following requirements:

  • Your Android device should have Android OS Lollipop (SDK 21) or a higher version, specifically Android 5 or above.
  • Your iPhone must have iOS 15.5 or a newer version installed.
  • Install the Move to iOS app on your Android phone.
  • Ensure that your new iPhone has WhatsApp iOS version 2.22.10.70 or a higher version.
  • Your old device should have WhatsApp Android version 2.22.7.74 or a higher version.
  • Use the same phone number on your new device as you did on your old phone.
  • Your iPhone must either be brand new or reset to its factory settings to pair with the Move to iOS app and transfer data from your Android phone.
  • Both of your devices need to be connected to a power source during the transfer process.
  • Ensure that both your Android and iPhone devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  • Alternatively, you can connect your Android device to your iPhone's hotspot.

Steps to Migrate Data from Android to iPhone

Step 1: On your Android device, launch Move to iOS app and follow the onscreen instructions until you get to the Enter One-Time Code screen.

access Enter One-Time Code screen

Step 2: Turn on your iPhone device and place it near your Android device. Follow the iPhone Setup instructions and, when you are on the Quick Start page, tap Set up Without Another Device and then proceed with the onscreen instructions. Note: You might be asked to activate your eSIM.

Step 3: When locating the Transfer Your Apps & Data screen, tap From Android and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Select Transfer Data from Android

Step 4: You will then see the iPhone show a One-Time Code on the screen. Just enter the code on your Android device. If a dialogue box pops up, tap Connect to continue.

Enter One-Time Code on Android Phone

Step 5: On the Android device, you will then be asked what you would like to transfer to your iPhone. Locate and tap WhatsApp from the list. Then follow the onscreen instructions to start transferring WhatsApp from Android to iPhone. When both Android and iPhone say Transfer Complete, continue to the setup on the iPhone device.

Transfer WhatsApp data to iPhone

Step 7: After starting the iPhone, go to App Store and download the WhatsApp app. Sign in to your WhatsApp account and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data transfer. Once you set up your profile, all your WhatsApp chats will be synced on the iPhone.

Solution 2: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone via Local Backup

With this method, you're required to back up the chat history to Google Drive, and then upload the backup to your iCloud. However, some users reported that they could not download the package from Google Drive. You can give it a try. Follow these steps:

Step 1: On your Android device, launch WhatsApp. Then go to Settings > Chats > Chats backup. From there, choose your Google Account and then tap BACK UP.

Back up WhatsApp data to Google Drive

Step 2: Once the process is complete, sign in to your Google Drive via a computer. On the Page, click Storage, and then you will find the backup of WhatsApp. Right-click on the file and download it to your computer.

Download backup from Google Drive

Step 3: Then sign in to your iCloud account. From here, click on the Drive icon.

Click on iCloud Drive icon

Step 4: Click Upload and then select the downloaded WhatsApp package to upload it to the drive.

Upload WhatsApp Chats to iCloud drive

Step 4: On your iPhone device, launch WhatsApp and you will be prompted to restore the backup.

Solution 3: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone via Email

If you just want to save the WhatsApp message on the new iPhone instead of syncing, you can email the chat package to the iPhone. Here is how to migrate WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone.

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on the Android device, tap Settings > Chats > Chat history > Export chat.

Export WhatsApp Chat History

Step 2: From here, tap on the Gmail or Email icon and then send the package to your email.

Send the Chat Message to Email