How to backup whatsapp messages from android to iphone

Along with chats, the users will also be able to transfer their account information, group chats, chat history

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Mobile users who are switching from Android to iOS or vice versa will now be able to transfer their WhatsApp chats from the old device to the new one.

According to a blog published by WhatsApp, users will also be able to transfer their account information, group chats, chat history, media and settings between android and iOS.

However, the facility to transfer call history and display names will not yet be available to the users.

How to transfer Whatsapp chat from Android to iOS?

Download the 'Move to iOS' app on your android phone.
Open the app and follow the on-screen prompts.
A code will be displayed on your new iPhone. Enter that code on your Android phone
Click on 'Continue' and follow the on-screen prompts.
On the Transfer Data screen, select 'WhatsApp'
Tap START on your Android phone, and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the data for export. You’ll be signed out from your Android phone once the data is prepared.
Tap on 'Next' and you will return to the Move to iOS app.
Now, Tap 'Continue' to transfer the data from your Android phone to your iPhone and wait for the 'Move to iOS' app to confirm the transfer is complete.
Now, in the new phone, install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store
Open WhatsApp and log in using the same phone number used on your old device.
Tap 'Start' when prompted, and allow the process to complete.
Finish activating your new device and your old chats will be visible to you on the screen
The android phone will continue to have your data unless the app is deleted from it.

Important things to keep in mind before transferring the files

Android phones must have Android 5 or above installed on them.
iPhone must have iOS 15.5 or above installed on it
Whatsapp on an android phone must be version 2.22.7.74 or above
Whatsapp on the iPhone must be version 2.22.10.70 or above
The two phones must be connected to the same Wi-fi network
Also, the iPhone must be new or reset to factory settings

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First Published: Thu, July 21 2022. 11:27 IST

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For a long time now, moving from Android to iPhone was reasonably straightforward, with one glaring exception: WhatsApp. The popular messaging service made it near impossible to export your messages and load them up on your iPhone. The most frustrating part was that you could create backups in the app itself, but had no way of transferring them across platforms.

Thankfully, that has recently changed, and you can now import your old conversations when setting up a new iPhone. With the launch of version 2.22.10.70 on iOS, WhatsApp finally lets you bring over your messages. Here are the steps you need to move your WhatsApp chats and messages from Android to iOS.

What do I need?

There are a few things you’ll require before being able to make the transfer.

On your Android phone:

Android 5 or above
Move to iOS app
WhatsApp version 2.22.7.74 or later
Connected to a power source
Connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone (or connected to the iPhone’s hotspot)

On your iPhone:

iOS 15.5 or later
WhatsApp version 2.22.10.70 or later
The same phone number as your Android phone (same SIM)
iPhone must be factory reset or new, as it needs to connect to Move to iOS app on Android
Connected to a power source
Connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Android phone (or using its hotspot with the Android device)

Apple

How to move your WhatsApp chat history from Android to iPhone

Moving your messages is a quick and easy job now. Here’s what you need to do.

Open the Move to iOS app on your Android phone and follow the instructions.
You should be prompted to connect to your iPhone by typing in a code number.
Tap Continue and follow the prompts until you reach the Transfer Data screen.
Here you’ll see WhatsApp as an option. Select it and tap Start to begin accumulating your data. When it’s ready, you’ll see you’ve been logged out of WhatsApp on your Android phone. Tap Next to continue.
Go back to the Move to iOS app. Tap the Continue button and all your data should be transferred to the iPhone.
On your iPhone, insert the SIM from your Android phone, if you haven’t already done so.
Open WhatsApp and log into your account (being sure to use the same phone number as on your Android phone). When you see the Start button appear, tap it and your data should be loaded onto your new device.
Complete the setup on your iPhone. Once everything is in place you should see that your WhatsApp messages are all present and correct.

Want to run Whatsapp on your iPad? Read: How to get WhatsApp on iPad.

Now you’re free to continue your chats on your new iPhone, but if you’re not sure what to do with the Android device, take a look at how to sell, donate and recycle your old electronics guide on our sister site Tech Advisor.

Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews for Macworld and its sister site Tech Advisor.