FREE: Transfer WhatsApp data from Android Smartphone to iPhone

Things that can be transferred

Things that can’t be transferred

Prerequisites

Android OS Lollipop, SDK 21 or above, or Android 5 or above installed on your Android device
iOS 15.5 or above installed on your iPhone
Move to iOS app installed on your Android phone
WhatsApp iOS version 2.22.10.70 or above on your new device
WhatsApp Android version 2.22.7.74 or above on your old device
Use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device
Your iPhone must be factory new or reset to factory settings to pair with the Move to iOS app and move data from your Android phone
Both of your devices must be connected to a power source
Both of your devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or you’ll need to connect your Android device to your iPhone’s hotspot

Migrate Data from Android to iOS

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.
Open WhatsApp and log in using the same phone number used on your old device.
Tap Start when prompted, and allow the process to complete.
Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your chats waiting for you.