Whenever anyone decides to switch from iPhone to the Android ecosystem, one of the biggest questions is how to transfer WhatsApp chats. This used to be a bigger problem years ago, but thankfully, WhatsApp now offers an official method to move chats between the two operating systems.
We have already covered tutorials for moving WhatsApp chats from an iPhone to a Samsung and a Google Pixel device. In this tutorial, we will talk about how to transfer WhatsApp chats from an iPhone to other Android OEM devices.
Before we proceed with the tutorial, here are a few prerequisites you need to follow:
- Android device should be running Android 12 or higher
- A USB-C to USB-C cable or a Lightning to USB-C cable (based on your iPhone model)
You also need to factory reset your Android phone if it is not a brand-new purchase. This is because WhatsApp’s official chat transfer method works only during the initial phone setup process. Another thing to note is that you cannot move WhatsApp chats from an old number to a new number using this method. Your mobile number must be the same on your Android device as it is on the iPhone.
With these things taken care of, let’s get started with the tutorial.
Transfer WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android
- Make sure you have the latest WhatsApp version installed on your iPhone and that the device is unlocked.
- Factory reset your Android phone if it is not a brand-new device. If you have already completed the initial setup process on the new phone, you need to factory reset it as well.
- On your Android phone, follow the setup process until you see the Copy apps and data screen.
- Connect both iPhone and Android devices using the USB-C to USB-C/Lightning-to-USB-C cable.
- Grant permission to trust the Android device on your iPhone if asked.
- Proceed with the data transfer steps and make sure to choose WhatsApp from the list of apps/data available to restore.
- When prompted to scan a QR code, use the iPhone camera to do so.
- Tap the Start button on your iPhone to proceed.
- Follow the on-screen instructions on Android to begin the transfer process.
- Once the transfer is complete, remove the cable from both devices.
- Launch WhatsApp on your Android phone and log in using the same number as on the iPhone.
- Tap Start to begin importing your chat history.
This is how you can easily move WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android. If you have any doubts or facing any trouble in following the tutorial, feel free to ask your questions in the comments section below.
