WhatsApp is adding the ability for users to transfer their conversation chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages from Android to iPhone via Apple’s Move to iOS app inshort, you can Export WhatsApp chats from Android to Iphones in Easy 5 steps .The transfer of WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone is rolling out in beta now but will take about a week to reach all users.
“We’re adding to WhatsApp the ability to securely switch between phones and transfer your chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages between Android and iPhone while maintaining end-to-end encryption,”
-Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg
WhatsApp notes that the transfer process only works on new or factory reset iPhones. You also need to be running Android 5 or up on the Android device and iOS 15.5 on your iPhone.
How to Export WhatsApp chats from Android to Iphones in Easy 5 steps:
1. You need to open the Move to iOS app on your Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
2. Once you follow the prompts, a code will be displayed on your iPhone. You’ll be prompted to enter the code on your Android phone. Then, you need to tap “Continue” and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Next, you need to select “WhatsApp” on the “Transfer Data” screen. You can then start the process by tapping “Start” on your Android phone. You will then need to wait for WhatsApp to prepare your data for export. Once the data is prepared, you will be signed out from your Android phone.
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4. You then need to tap “Next” to return to the Move to iOS app. Next, you need to tap “Continue” to transfer the data from your Android phone to your iPhone and wait for Move to iOS to confirm that the transfer is complete.
5. Then, you need to install the newest version of WhatsApp from the App Store and then log in using the same phone number you used on your old device. You will then be prompted to tap “Start” to allow the process to be be completed.
WhatsApp notes that this process can be used to transfer your account information, profile picture, individual chats, groups chats, chat history, media and settings. However, you can’t transfer your call history or display name.
The company outlines that transferred data doesn’t go to cloud storage as a result of migration until you create an iCloud backup. WhatsApp also notes that it can’t see the data that you transfer and that your Android phone will still have your data unless you delete WhatsApp or wipe your phone.
Although it’s been easy to transfer WhatsApp data from one iPhone to another, or from one Android to another, users have had to find difficult workarounds when moving from Android to iPhone. The new tool will solve this problem and make it a lot easier to make the switch.
Export WhatsApp chats from Android to Iphones :FAQ's
1. Install the Move to iOS app on your Android phone. Make sure you are on WhatsApp iOS version 2.22.10.70 or above on your new device. On Android, the WhatsApp version needs to be 2.22.7.74 or above.
2. Use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device. Your iPhone must be factory new or reset to factory settings.
3. According to WhatsApp, both devices need to be connected to a power source and need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Or the Android device will have to be connected to the iPhone’s hotspot.
4. The user then needs to open the ‘Move to iOS’ app on Android and follow the instructions on the screen
5. Select WhatsApp on the Transfer Data screen. 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.
6. Tap Next to return to the Move to iOS app.
7. Tap Continue to transfer the data from your Android phone to your iPhone and wait for Move to iOS to confirm the transfer is complete.
8. Now on the iPhone, install the latest version of WhatsApp. Open the app and log in with the same phone number.
9. Tap Start when prompted, and allow the process to complete. Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your chats waiting for you.
