WhatsApp hacks: How to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android phone

WhatsApp data transfer from iPhone to Android phone: Setting up a new smartphone is never an easy thing to do. re are apps to be downloed and logged into, images and videos to be transferred, Notes to be moved from one device to anor and chats to be accessed and downloed on new device. This process gets a bit more difficult when device switch also involves switching ecosystem, say from iOS to Android.

Android and iOS apps aren't exactly compatible with each or, which makes transferring data, even across same app, difficult. Thankfully, WhatsApp offers a data transfer feature that makes this switch easier. More importantly, it enables users to transfer all of ir chat history from iOS to Android (or vice versa) without missing out on anything.

WhatsApp users can transfer ir account information, profile photo, individual chats, group chats, communities, WhatsApp Channels updates, chat history, media files and settings from iPhone to ir Android devices.

To use this feature, users must have an Android device or a Samsung smartphone running Android 12 or newer OS version. WhatsApp users also need to ensure that y are using same mobile number on ir Android phones as y were using on ir iPhones.

How to transfer WhatsApp data from iPhone to Android phone

Step 1: Downlo latest version of WhatsApp on iPhone and Android phone.

Step 2: Set up new Android phone and choose to restore data when prompted.

Step 3: Connect Android phone and iPhone with a cable when Copy apps and data screen appears.

Step 4: Tap Trust button if iPhone warning appears.

Step 5: Proceed through copying screens while keeping iPhone unlocked during transfer.

Step 6: Use iPhone camera to scan a QR code when prompted and n tap Start button.

Step 7: When data transfer process is finished, disconnect cable.

Step 8: Open WhatsApp on Android smartphone.

Step 9: Verify WhatsApp account using same phone number used on old iPhone.

Step 10: Tap Start when prompted to import your chat history.