How to Transfer WhatsApp Data from Android to iPhone: A Simple Method That Works

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WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps. Whether it is on Android or iOS, users can access the app from almost any device. So if you own more than one smartphone and use WhatsApp on both of them, what do you do if you want to switch from an Android phone to an iPhone? If you are switching from an Android phone to iPhone, there may be some problems while transferring your data. This is because the operating systems have different conventions for accessing user data. So your Google account cannot be directly transferred to your new iPhone; instead, you will need to create a new Apple ID and then move your data over after signing into it on your new iPhone. To ease this transition (and prevent unnecessary stress), here’s how you can transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone in three simple steps:

Step 1: Export WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

The first thing you need to do is export your WhatsApp data to Google Drive. This will make it easier to export the data from your Android device to your iPhone later on. The best thing about WhatsApp is that it supports end-to-end encryption, which means that nobody can read your messages, except you and the person you are talking to. To export your WhatsApp data, open the app and go to Settings > Chat Backup. Here, you will find a toggle button that says “Enable Back-up”. Once you switch this button on, click “Start Back-up”. WhatsApp will now start backing up your data. Once it completes the process, you will see a notification that says “Back-up Completed”. You can also check the progress of the back-up by swiping down on your phone’s home screen.

Step 2: Delete WhatsApp Data from Android

Now that you have backed up your data, it’s time to delete the WhatsApp data from your Android device. This will make it easier for you to delete the app from your Android device later on. To delete your WhatsApp data from your Android device, open the app and go to Settings > Chat Backup. Here, you will find a toggle button that says “Delete Back-up”. Click on it and then click “Delete” again to confirm your decision. WhatsApp will now start deleting your data from your Android device. Once it completes the process, you will see a notification that says “Back-up Deleted”. You can also check the progress of the back-up by swiping down on your phone’s home screen.

Step 3: Import WhatsApp Data from Google Drive to iPhone

Now that you have exported your WhatsApp data from Android and deleted it from your Android device, it is time to import the data to your iPhone. This can be done by logging into your Google account on your iPhone and accessing the data from your Google Drive. To log into your Google account on your iPhone, go to Settings > Google > Select your account > Enter your password > Tap “Sign in”. Once you have logged into your Google account on your iPhone, open the Google Drive app and select “Chat” from the list of contents. You will then see all your backed-up WhatsApp data from your Android device. Select the data and click “Export”. Google Drive will now start exporting your WhatsApp data. Once it completes the process, you will see a notification that says “Successfully Exported in Folder”. You can also check the progress of the export by swiping down on your phone’s home screen.

Conclusion

The best part about this method is that it requires very little effort, and it works with all types of Android devices. Even if you are using a different Android device, you can still follow this method. All you have to do is log into your Google account on your new Android device and then access your Google Drive. And voila, you have successfully transferred your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone! So, what are you waiting for?