How to Move WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

Switching from an iPhone to an Android device? One of the biggest concerns people have during this transition is losing their WhatsApp chats, media files, and important conversations. Thankfully, WhatsApp now offers an official way to securely transfer your chat history between devices—no complicated tools or risky third-party apps required.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to move WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android, what data transfers successfully, what doesn’t, and the exact steps to follow for a smooth migration.

Why You May Want to Transfer WhatsApp Chats

When upgrading to a new Android phone, it’s natural to worry about losing your messages, photos, videos, and group chats. Whether you use WhatsApp to stay connected with family, manage clients, or follow community updates, your chat history matters.

With WhatsApp’s built-in iPhone-to-Android transfer feature, you can easily bring your conversations and memories with you—keeping your messaging experience seamless across devices.

What WhatsApp Data You Can Transfer

Before starting the migration, it’s important to know what will move to your new Android device.

✅ Transferable Data

You can successfully transfer:

• WhatsApp account information
• Profile photo
• Individual chats
• Group chats
• Communities
• WhatsApp Channel updates
• Chat history
• Media (photos, videos, documents)
• App settings

❌ Data You Cannot Transfer

Some WhatsApp data cannot be moved from iPhone to Android:

• Call history
• WhatsApp display name
• Status updates
• Media received through WhatsApp Channels
• Peer-to-peer payment messages

Requirements Before You Start the Transfer

To ensure a trouble-free migration, make sure you meet these requirements:

📱 Device & Software Requirements

You need one of the following Android devices:

• A Samsung device with the latest Samsung Smart Switch
• A Google Pixel
• Any Android phone running Android 12 or above

Other requirements:

• Your Android device must be factory reset (fresh setup).
• A Lightning to USB-C cable, or appropriate adapter.
• The same phone number on both devices.
• The latest version of WhatsApp for Android from the Play Store.

📲 On Your iPhone

• Install the latest WhatsApp version from the App Store.

⚠️ Important Notes

• You cannot merge old chats with new chats on the Android device.
• WhatsApp Business chat transfer is not supported yet.
• WhatsApp cannot see or read your transferred data.
• Data transferred using cable does not go to cloud storage during the move.

How to Move WhatsApp Chats from iPhone to Android (Step-by-Step)

Follow the instructions carefully to ensure a successful chat migration.

Step 1: Install WhatsApp on your iPhone

Download and update WhatsApp to the latest version from the App Store.

Step 2: Set Up the New Android Phone

Start setting up your new Android device and choose Restore Data when prompted.

Step 3: Connect the Devices

When the Copy Apps and Data screen appears:

• Connect your iPhone and Android using a Lightning to USB-C cable.
• If your iPhone shows a pop-up, tap Trust.

Step 4: Follow On-Screen Prompts

• Continue through the migration steps displayed on your Android screen.
• Keep your iPhone unlocked throughout the process.

Step 5: Scan the QR Code

Your Android device will show a QR code.

• Open your iPhone camera and scan the QR code.
• Tap Start on the iPhone to begin transferring your WhatsApp data.

Step 6: Complete the Transfer

Once the transfer is finished:

• Disconnect the cable.
• Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
• Verify using the same phone number used on your iPhone.
• Tap Start to import your chat history.

That’s it! Your chats will now appear on your new Android phone.

Important Notes and Limitations

📌 You can only restore chats before activating WhatsApp

If you already opened WhatsApp on your new Android device:

• Uninstall WhatsApp
• Reinstall it
• Redo the restoration process

📌 Chat merging is not possible

You cannot combine:

• New chats from Android
  with
• Old chats from iPhone

📌 Data remains on the old device

Your iPhone will still have your chat history unless you wipe the device or delete WhatsApp.

📌 You must keep the same phone number

If you changed your number:

• Update your phone number on the iPhone first
• Then migrate chats
  (WhatsApp explains how to do this in its number-change feature.)

FAQ: iPhone to Android WhatsApp Transfer

1. Can I transfer WhatsApp Business chats?

No. WhatsApp Business chat transfer from iPhone to Android is currently not supported.

2. Can I transfer call history or status updates?

No. These items do not migrate between iOS and Android.

3. Does WhatsApp store the transferred data on its servers?

No. The transfer is private and secure. Data moves directly between your phones.

4. Can I use iCloud backups to restore on Android?

No. iCloud backups only work on iPhones.
Android uses Google Drive for WhatsApp backups.T

5. can i transfer data from android to ios?

The answer is yes .you can transfer chats and data from android to ios. for detail guid click here

Final Thoughts: A Smooth WhatsApp Transfer Experience

Moving from iPhone to Android doesn’t mean leaving your chats behind. With WhatsApp’s official migration tool, you can:

• Transfer your conversations safely
• Bring your photos and media with you
• Keep your groups, communities, and settings intact

Just follow the steps carefully, keep both devices connected, and use the same phone number.

With a few simple steps, your WhatsApp experience continues seamlessly on your new Android device—complete with all your messages and memories.