How to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone

 

The process to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone is not as straightforward. Users will need to download the “Move to iOS” app on their Android smartphone.

HIGHLIGHTS

• WhatsApp chat transfer from Android to iOS is currently available under beta
• There are multiple steps involved to successfully transfer chats from Android to iOS.
• Before transferring chats from Android to iOS, you need to ensure that the iPhone is running iOS 15.5.

 

WhatsApp chat transfer from Android to iOS is finally live. The messaging app has finally made the feature available as part of its beta program. WhatsApp beta users will be able to try out the feature before it is rolled out widely. Although the feature has been announced today, it will take about a week’s time to be available for all users.

 

The process to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone is not as straightforward. Users will need to download the “Move to iOS” app on their Android smartphone. They will also need to ensure that their iPhone and Android smartphones meet the minimum software requirements.

 

Before transferring chats from Android to iOS, you need to ensure that the iPhone is running iOS 15.5. Your Android smartphone needs to run Android 5.0 at least and have the Move to iOS app installed.

 

WhatsApp on iPhone also needs to be updated to 2.22.10.70 or above. On Android, WhatsApp needs to be updated to 2.22.7.74 or later. Both devices must be connected to the same WiFi network and connected to a power source for successful WhatsApp chat transfer.

 

Now that all the requirements are in place, here is how you can transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone:

• Open the Move to iOS app on your Android smartphone and follow the on-screen prompts.
• A code will be displayed on your iPhone. When prompted, enter the code on your Android device.
• Tap Continue and follow the on-screen messages.
• Select WhatsApp on the Transfer Data screen.
• Next, tap “Start” on your Android device, and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the data for export. You will be signed out from your Android smartphone once the data is prepared.
• Tap Next to return to the Move to iOS app.
• 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.
• Install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store.

• Open WhatsApp and log in using the same phone number used on your Android smartphone.
• Tap Start when prompted, and allow the process to complete.
• Finish the activation setup of your new device and you will see your WhatsApp chats on your iPhone.