Last year WhatsApp added the option to transfer chat history from iOS to Android, starting with Samsung (in August) and finally making it available for all Android 12 devices (in October). The transfer the other way, from Android to iOS, is in beta testing today.
This means that it will be some time before the option is available to everyone. But if you’re using WhatsApp beta, here are some key requirements:
- Android 5 (Lollipop) or later, WhatsApp (Android) 2.22.7.74 or later
- iOS 15.5, WhatsApp (iOS) 2.22.10.70 or later
- Same phone number as the old phone
- Only possible during initial iPhone setup
The transfer is done using Apple’s Move to iOS app and takes place locally. This means that the old and new phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network (a Wi-Fi hotspot also works) and both must be connected to a charger.
Apple’s Switch to iOS app
Please note that the data on the Android device will not be deleted automatically, you can do it yourself later. Also, while the messages will be transferred, the peer to peer payment messages and WhatsApp call history will not be transferred to the iPhone.
Read the official guide for more details on how to transfer your chat data. If you run into some problems, this page contains some troubleshooting tips.
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