WhatsApp is now enabling migration from Android to iOS. This is how it's done.

 

The popular social media platform WhatsApp has just revealed that users will be able to transfer their data from Android to iPhone. 

Since 2021, users of the Meta-owned chat platform have been able to switch from iOS to Android, but not the other way around.

Users can move their account information, profile picture, individual conversations, group chats, chat history, saved media, and settings from an Android device to an iOS device. 

Only if (and when) customers manually generate an iCloud backup will the transmitted data be posted to the cloud service.

Transfer Conditions:

Before users can switch from Android to iOS, they must meet a number of prerequisites, according to WhatsApp, including.

Using an Android smartphone with Android Lollipop, SDK 21 or higher, or Android 5 or higher

installing iOS 15.5 or later on the relevant iPhone

Using a new smartphone with WhatsApp iOS 2.22.10.70 or later

Using WhatsApp on an outdated device with Android 2.22.7.24 or later

Use the same phone number on both devices and keep it consistent.

To connect with the Move to iOS app and transfer data from your Android device, the iPhone you are moving to must be brand-new or factory-reset.

A power source must be connected to both devices.

The Android device must be connected to the iPhone's hotspot or both devices must be connected to the same WiFi network.

How to perform the Data Migration:

• Open the Move to iOS app on your Android phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
• A code will be displayed on your iPhone. When prompted, enter the code on your Android phone.
• Tap Continue and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Select WhatsApp on the Transfer Data screen.
• Tap Start on your Android phone, and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the data for export. You’ll be signed out from your Android phone once the data is prepared.
• Tap Next to return to the Move to iOS app.
• Tap Continue to transfer the data from your Android phone to your iPhone and wait for Move to iOS to confirm the transfer is complete.
• Install the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store on your iPhone.
  
• Open WhatsAppb again and log in using the same phone number used on your old device.
• Tap Start when prompted, and wait for the process to complete.
• Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your old chats ready on iOS.