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How to Transfer WhatsApp Data from Android to iPhone

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
Android 5.0 or later, iOS 15.5 or later, Move to iOS app, stable Wi-Fi connection, identical phone number on both devices

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Initialize the transfer process

    Download and install the Move to iOS app on your Android device from the Google Play Store. Ensure your iPhone is at the factory reset state or the initial setup screen, as the migration can only occur during the setup process.

    Note: If your iPhone is already set up, you must erase all content and settings via Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
  2. 2 min

    Link devices via the setup assistant

    Follow the on-screen prompts on your iPhone until you reach the Apps & Data screen. Select Move Data from Android and note the security code displayed on the iPhone screen.

    Note: Ensure both devices are plugged into power sources to prevent power loss during the data migration.
  3. 1 min

    Verify the connection

    Open the Move to iOS app on your Android device and enter the code displayed on your iPhone. Once connected, your Android device will establish a peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection with the iPhone.

    Note: Keep both devices near each other until the transfer completes.
  4. 1 min

    Choose WhatsApp for migration

    On the Transfer Data screen on your Android phone, select WhatsApp from the list of available data categories. Tap Start to initiate the verification process within WhatsApp on your Android device.

    Note: WhatsApp will prepare your data for export, which may take a few moments depending on your chat volume.
  5. 5 min

    Complete the data transfer

    Tap Next to return to the Move to iOS app, then tap Continue to begin the transfer. Wait for the loading bar to complete on your iPhone, regardless of whether the Android device indicates the process is finished.

    Note: The time required depends on the volume of media files stored in your WhatsApp account.
  6. 2 min

    Finalize WhatsApp on iPhone

    Once the iPhone setup is complete, download WhatsApp from the App Store and sign in using the same phone number used on your Android device. Tap Start when prompted to import your chat history and follow the final configuration prompts.

    Note: You will be prompted to restore your media during the activation phase; confirm the action to regain access to your photos and videos.