How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone

Charudatta Updated on Apr 18, 2024 Filed to: File Transfer

After switching from Android to iPhone, you might need to transfer WhatsApp from Android to your new iPhone to ensure that you can continue accessing your WhatsApp’s message and media. In this article, we have listed 3 ways to transfer WhatsApp data and chats from Android to iPhone.

Method 1. Transfer WhatsApp Data with Move to iOS Apps

Before you begin to move WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone, there are some limitations you need to know:

What You Need Before Started

  • Make sure your Android OS is running Android OS Lollipop, SDK 21, or Android 5 or above.
  • Installed WhatsApp Android version 2.22.7.74 or above on your Android device.
  • Your new iPhone is running iOS 15.5 or above.
  • And WhatsApp iOS version 2.22.10.70 or above on your iPhone
  • Connect both mobile phones to a power source and the same Wi-Fi network
  • Use the same phone number on your Android and iPhone.
  • If you are not using a new iPhone, you should reset the iPhone to factory settings.

Steps to Transfer Data from Your Android Phone

Step 1. Download and install the Move to iOS app on your old Android phone. Follow the instructions to set it up. You will be asked to enter a code.

Step 2. Start to set up your new iPhone with Set Up Without Another Device; on the Transfer Your Apps & Data Screen, tap From Android, and then you will see a code show on your iPhone.

move ios app

Step 3. Enter the digit code to your Android phone and continue.

Step 4. Choose WhatsApp and click Start button on your Android, and then WhatsApp on your old phone will be signed out.

Step 5. Wait for a while; the Move to iOS will complete the transfer.

Step 6. After the transfer is finished, install the latest version of WhatsApp on your iPhone.

Step 7. Log in to your WhatsApp with same phone number used on your old Android.

Step 8. When you activate your new iPhone, you will see the chats appear.

whatsapp transfer

As you can see, using this method to transfer your WhatsApp chats has some limitations, you can not transfer your full account information, and it does not support all WhatsApp version and iOS versions. That may be possible. You can try third-party software - AirDroid File Transfer, to transfer from Android to iPhone without factory reset.

Method 2. Via Email Chat to Transfer Your WhatsApp Chats

Using email is a free and useful option to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone, even if it doesn’t support transferring the chats history into your WhatsApp on the iPhone. WhatsApp allows you to keep the chats history in your email account. Here are the steps to transfer your WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone via Email.

Step 1. Open your WhatsApp go to Settings and choose Chats

Step 2. Click on the Chat History, then tap Export Chat and choose the chat you want to export.

Step 3. Choose your Gmail account, and attach your chat history as a .txt file.

Step 4. Open your Gmail and send your chat history to your iPhone.

whatsapp transfer via email

Method 3. Migrate WhatsApp Data from Android to iPhone with AirDroid File Transfer

When your mobile phone does not meet the requirements for an official or direct method of transfer, Airdroid file transfer provides a way to transfer your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone. Backup your WhatsApp data such as photos, videos and files on your phone’s WhatsApp database or local storage, then migrate them to your new iPhone with Airdroid.

Transfer your WhatsApp data with Airdroid file transfer:

Step 1. Download and install Airdroid on your Android and iPhone.

Step 2. Login the same Airdroid account to the both device, .

Step 3. Open Airdroid transfer on your Android phone, select your WhatsApp data which stored in the file manager app or local storage and send to your iPhone.

Step 4. Then you can check your WhatsApp data from Airdroid file transfer on your iPhone.

whatsapp transfer via file transfer

Can you Migrate Your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone with Good Drive?
Due to different OS systems and compatibility issues, you can’t directly use Good Drive to transfer WhatsApp data from your Android device to your iPhone. Because WhatsApp data on Android is not stored on iCloud, but iPhone data is.

Conclusion

With Move iOS app and email chat these two methods that enable you to transfer your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone, but they all have requirements and limitations. An alternative method of third-party software - Airdroid fire transfer allows you to transfer data without resetting your iPhone, it provides transfer your WhatsApp data from your Android device to your iPhone. Which method is the best will depend on your needs and device compatibility. Moreover, backup of your WhatsApp data is crucial; this ensures your can get back your data without loss during WhatsApp transfer.

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