Transferring WhatsApp chat history from an iPhone to an Android device can be a daunting task. However, with the latest Android update, it has become easier to transfer chat histories with photos, voice messages, videos, and conversations to your new Android smartphone via USB cable. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to transfer all your WhatsApp data from your iPhone to your new Android device out there, even non-Samsung devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Android phones can support the transfer of WhatsApp data from an iPhone?
Samsung Galaxy and Pixel smartphones currently support the transfer feature, but it will also come with new Android 12 launches.
2. Can WhatsApp data be transferred to a non-Samsung Android device?
Yes, it is possible to transfer WhatsApp chat history to a non-Samsung Android device with slightly different steps. We have included them in this article.
3. Will the transfer process delete my WhatsApp chat history from my old iPhone?
No, your chat history on your old iPhone will remain, and a copy will be transferred to your new Android device.
4. How long does it take to transfer WhatsApp data from an iPhone to an Android device?
The transfer duration depends on the amount of data that needs to be transferred. Typically, it ranges from 30 minutes to an hour.
Steps to Transfer WhatsApp Data from iPhone to Samsung Phone
Here are the steps to follow for transferring WhatsApp data from an iPhone to any Samsung device running Android 10 or later:
- Connect your Samsung device (new or factory reset) to the iPhone using a USB-C to Lightning cable and maintaining the connection until the transfer is complete.
- Trust the connected phone on the iPhone when prompted.
- Set up your Android device by accepting the terms and conditions and connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
- Confirm that you want to transfer data from an existing device and download the latest version of Smart Switch.
- Launch Smart Switch and select ‘Transfer from iPhone/iPad’ to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone and display a QR code.
- Scan the QR code with your old iPhone or go to Settings on WhatsApp, select ‘Chats’ and ‘Move chats to Android’.
- Get the chats ready for transfer from the iPhone and follow the prompts on the Samsung device.
- Select the data you want to transfer from the iPhone, such as pictures, contacts, SMS, etc., based on your preferences.
- Follow the prompts on Smart Switch to install WhatsApp on your Samsung device and any other apps from the old phone you want.
- The transfer process will begin and take between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
- After the transfer is complete, log in to WhatsApp on your new device using the same number you used on the iPhone.
- Select ‘Start’ to transfer chats to your new device.
Transferring WhatsApp Chat Backup from iPhone to Non-Samsung Android
In the scenario where you want to transfer chats to a non-Samsung Android device, follow these steps:
- Swipe left on the chat you want to transfer in the WhatsApp app on your iPhone and select ‘More’.
- Choose ‘Export Chat’ and then ‘Mail’ from the ‘Share’ menu.
- Send the chat to an email address accessible on your new Android phone.
- Use the same approach (steps 1-3) to transfer each chat you want to move to the destination Android phone.
- Install WhatsApp afresh on the destination Android phone or remove and reinstall if it’s already present.
- Log in to WhatsApp and choose the ‘Restore’ option when prompted.
After the procedure is complete, all chats sent through email will appear on your new Android device.
Wrapping Up
With this step-by-step guide, transferring your WhatsApp data from your iPhone to an Android device shouldn’t be a problem. Remember, the transfer duration will depend on the data size. However, once you finish transferring, your WhatsApp chat history will be on your new Android device without any inconvenience.
