How to Move WhatsApp Chat from iPhone to Android

WhatsApp has finally provided a native way to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android. However, the whole process is not straightforward and comes with certain limitations and conditions. This is how you can migrate WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android.

Before we move on to the WhatsApp transfer process, you need to backup WhatsApp on iCloud or iTunes to restore your data (if something goes wrong during the process).

Backup WhatsApp on iPhone

Follow the steps below to backup WhatsApp to the iCloud platform. That way, you can always recover your WhatsApp data if there are any interruptions during the transfer.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on iPhone.

Step 2: Go to the Settings tab.

Step 3: Select Chat.

Step 4: Tap on Chat Backup.

Step 5: Check the total WhatsApp backup size, include or exclude videos and tap on Backup Now option.

Depending on your WhatsApp, it will take some time to back up all your data to the iCloud server. If you run into any issues, read our dedicated post to learn how to troubleshoot WhatsApp backup on iPhone.

Don’t have enough iCloud space to store WhatsApp data? You can pay for one of the iCloud+ plans or use iTunes on your PC to complete the backup.

Things you will need for WhatsApp transfer

• Your Android phone must be running Android 12 or higher (Samsung phones are not included).
• For Samsung phones, you need Android 10 or higher.
• Physical Lightning to USB-C cable.
• WhatsApp iOS version 2.21.160.17 or later on your old device.
• WhatsApp Android version 2.21.16.20 or later on your new phone.
• You need to use the same phone number on the new device as the old one.
• Your new Android phone must be a factory-fresh device or factory reset.

Transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android phone running Android 12

The ability to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android is limited to Pixel and Samsung devices only. Google says any OEM updating their existing phone to Android 12 can support the feature. The search giant is working with Android manufacturers to bring WhatsApp transfers instantly.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on iPhone and go to Settings.

Step 2: Select Chats and open the Move Chats to Android option.

Step 3: Tap Start from the following menu.

Step 4: WhatsApp will start the preparation process. Wait for it to complete 100% of the process.

Step 5: Open WhatsApp on Android.

Step 6: Set it with the same mobile number as your iPhone WhatsApp.

Step 7: Connect your iPhone to Android using a Lightning to Type-C data cable.

Step 8: WhatsApp will start the transfer process. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Step 9: You will be prompted to scan a QR code during the transfer on your Android phone. Scan it with your iPhone.

You can see your Android phone import chat history in real time. When the process is complete, tap Next and enjoy your current WhatsApp chat on Android.

The estimated time to complete the process depends on your stored data.

You can use the same trick on Samsung phones running Android 12 or later. You must use the Samsung Smart Switch app to move data from iPhone to Samsung to other Samsung phones with earlier Android versions.

Transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Samsung

First, make sure you’re starting from scratch on your Samsung phone. If you’re using your phone, you need to reset it and use the Smart Switch app to migrate data.

Step 1: Reset your Samsung phone.

Step 2: Rotate your Samsung phone and connect it to your iPhone with a Lightning to Type-C cable.

Step 3: Samsung Smart Switch will ask you to transfer data from iPhone to new device. You will be asked to install the WhatsApp app on your Samsung.

Step 4: Scan the QR code displayed on your Samsung phone with your iPhone.

It will open WhatsApp on Samsung. Tap the Start button on your iPhone to start the WhatsApp transfer process.

Use the same mobile number on WhatsApp and complete the transfer on your iPhone. You should be able to access your existing WhatsApp chats on Samsung now.

Please note that your old device will still have your data unless you delete or delete WhatsApp. The transfer will not include your peer-to-peer payment messages (we’re talking about WhatsApp payment functionality available in countries like India).

Since you are transferring WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android using a data cable, the data is not transferred to the cloud storage during the move and WhatsApp cannot see the data you transfer.

Can I transfer WhatsApp call history

This whole process is suitable for transferring WhatsApp chats, groups, media, profile pictures and settings. It will not transfer your display name, voice or video call history from iPhone to Android.

Should you use a third-party app?

Transferring WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android is restricted in certain ways. You can’t selectively transfer messages, and the whole process is limited to Android phones running Android 12 or later.

Android 12 only has a single digit market share. While Samsung has supported up to Android 10, what about other Android phones running Android 11 and below?

In such situations, you use third-party apps from the web to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android or vice versa (yes, these solutions provide WhatsApp transfer from Android to iPhone).

One such application is the MobileTrans WhatsApp Transfer application. Another solution is the Tenorshare WhatsApp transfer tool to do the transfer. These are paid options. You can try them out with a free trial.

Enjoy WhatsApp on your new Android phone

WhatsApp is working on the Android to iPhone migration using the Switch to iOS tool. We hope to see WhatsApp offering a true cloud backup solution similar to Telegram in future updates.

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