How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android
In this guide, we will show you the steps to transfer WhatsApp chats from an iPhone to an Android device. This instant messaging is perhaps the worst app out there when it comes to cross-device support. While you can easily run the app across both the OS, but transferring the chat backup from Cupertino’s giant OS over to Silicon Valley’s is among the most difficult tasks in the tech domain.
In terms of difficulty level, it can only compete with transferring WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone , but let’s keep that topic for another day. If only it had taken a page or two out of Telegram books, it would have made our lives much easier. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, and you might have to go through hoops and loops just to carry out one single task. So without any further ado, let’s get started on this challenging journey.
- What All Will Be Transferred from iPhone to Android?
- Which Things Will Not Be Transferred
- How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android
- Can I Restore Chats on my Android Device after I have already Activated it?
- Can I Restore WhatsApp Business Chats from iPhone to Android?
- Will My iPhone Still have WhatsApp Data after Transferring to Android?
- Can I Transfer Chats from iPhone to Android on a New Mobile Number?
What All Will Be Transferred from iPhone to Android?
When you transfer the WhatsApp data from an iPhone to an Android device, the following things will be transferred:
- Account information
- Profile photo
- Individual chats
- Group chats
- Communities
- WhatsApp Channels updates
- Chat history
- Media and settings
Which Things Will Not Be Transferred
The data wouldn’t be transferred when you transfer WhatsApp Data from iPhone to Android:
- Call history
- Display name
- Status updates
- Media received over WhatsApp Channels
How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android
Before starting, please take a complete device backup on your Android device, as it will be undergoing a reset [ah yes, removing all the data from our device just to restore the data of an app- thanks, WhatsApp]. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
Get a Lightning to USB-C cable [if you have an iPhone 14 or older device] or a USB-C to USB-C if you have an iPhone 15 or higher versions.
- Set up your new Android device and choose to restore data when prompted.
- If you are using an old Android device, then you’ll have to do a reset so that you reach the setup screen.
- Now connect your iPhone and Android by the cable when the Copy apps and data screen appears.
- Then, tap Trust if the iPhone warning appears. Now proceed with the copying screens.
- Make sure to keep the iPhone unlocked while the transfer is going on.
- Then use the iPhone camera to scan the QR code when prompted and t ap Start.
- Finish the transfer and disconnect the cable once done.
- Now open WhatsApp on your Android device.
- Verify your account using the same phone number used on your iPhone.
- Finally, tap Start when prompted to import your chat history. That’s it.
So these were the steps to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android. Let’s now make you aware of some crucial information regarding this process.
Can I Restore Chats on my Android Device after I have already Activated it?
No, you cannot. You can only restore your chats before you’ve activated WhatsApp on your new Android device. If you want to restore your old chats, then you’ll first have to uninstall WhatsApp on your new device. You can’t merge new chats from your new phone and old chats from your old phone.
Can I Restore WhatsApp Business Chats from iPhone to Android?
No, you cannot restore WhatsApp Business Chats from iPhone to Android.
Will My iPhone Still have WhatsApp Data after Transferring to Android?
Yes, your iPhone, which is your old device, will still have all your data even after you have transferred the data to Android. This is because the data has been copied from iPhone to Android, not moved! To remove the data from your iPhone, you’ll have to uninstall WhatsApp.
Can I Transfer Chats from iPhone to Android on a New Mobile Number?
No, it is not possible to transfer chats from iPhone to Android on a new mobile number. You’ll first have to change your phone number to the new one on your old device before transferring the data over to Android.
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