In case that was Holding you back from Switching
If the prospect of losing your massive archive of WhatsApp chat histories, files, and other data has been holding you back from switching to iOS, you won't have to. The app will now include a function to assist you in moving your content to iOS, which will be part of Apple's existing "Move to iOS" service. To be clear, WhatsApp's feature is currently in beta, so you may have difficulties during the transmission.
You'll want to pay attention to the Apps and Data Move page while setting up your iPhone to transfer your files. When you choose "Move data from Android," your new iPhone searches for the Move to iOS app on your older device and establishes a peer-to-peer connection. You may choose which apps, files, contacts, and other items to transfer to your iPhone from here, and WhatsApp will now be included in that list as of today.
When you choose WhatsApp, it will open instantly and ask for permission to transfer your data. It may take some time to package all of your content for transfer to your iPhone, depending on how much you have. Instead of having to go through the App Store, Apple will pre-load the WhatsApp symbol on your home page so you can simply tap it to continue installing it on your new iPhone.
When you first open WhatsApp on iOS, you'll need to verify before the data is decrypted, but after that's done, all of your chats should be safely migrated to their new home. You can also choose to back up your WhatsApp talks to iCloud Drive after the migration is complete to make upgrading to new iPhones easier.
The Move to iOS process will also check your Android phone's apps to see if they are available on Apple's App Store. If they do, the icons will display on the home screen of your new iPhone, and you can tap them to complete the download. This capability is available on Android 5 and higher, as well as iOS 15.5 and higher.
Previously, customers who switched from Android to iOS had to give up their conversation records (or find extremely convoluted ways to port their data over).
Despite the fact that this approach still entails a number of stages, it does provide a built-in means of transfer for individuals using switching platforms. Unfortunately, anybody who made the switch before today will be unable to use this tool.
WhatsApp has started rolling out a feature that allows users to transfer their history from Android to iPhones. All information from your WhatsApp account, including chats, account information, profile photo, chat history, media, and settings, can be transferred. Users should be aware that because the feature is in test mode, they may face issues during the transfer procedure.
This feature has various limitations, as stated in the official WhatsApp documentation. To begin, your device must be running Android 5.0 Lollipop or later, and your iPhone must be running iOS 15.5 or later. On your Android handset, you'll also need to download Apple's Move to iOS app.
WhatsApp for Android version 2.22.7.74 and WhatsApp for iOS version 2.22.10.70 or later are also required. Both devices need to be powered up and linked to the same Wi-Fi network. The previous phone number must be used on the new smartphone. To pair with the Transfer to iOS app and transfer data from an Android device, the iPhone must be brand new or the smartphone must be factory reset.
