Switching phones used to be a headache, especially when it came to transferring your WhatsApp data. But not anymore! Meta has introduced a super simple way to transfer all your chats and media from Android to iPhone. š This update is a huge relief for those who want to keep their chat history intact when they switch devices. š²
What You Need:
Android OS: Your Android phone should be running on Android 5 or above.
iPhone: The new iPhone should have iOS 15.5 or higher installed.
Move to iOS App: Download this from the Google Play Store on your Android phone.
How to Transfer:
Download and open the Move to iOS appĀ on your Android phone.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When prompted, enter the code displayed on your iPhone.
Select WhatsApp on the Transfer DataĀ screen.
Press StartĀ on your Android phone, then tap NextĀ and ContinueĀ to begin the transfer.
Once done, log in to WhatsApp on your iPhone with your registered number.
Tap StartĀ to finish the transfer, and wait until the data moves completely.
Tips:
The transfer time depends on the size of your WhatsApp backup.
Make sure both phones are plugged in or have at least 60% battery life.
Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network or use the iPhoneās hotspot for the transfer.