5 Solutions to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone

Considering how many new Android and iPhone models launching every so often, many people find themselves having to switch data between these two platforms every time they decide to use a new model. This has led to a variety of solutions to transfer different types of data from one device to another.

But it has remained difficult to effectively transfer WhatsApp data from one device to another particularly if the devices run on different platforms such as from Android to iPhone.There are several ways to do it and this article will show you at least 5 effective solutions.

Solution 1: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone in 1-Click

Dr. Fone - WhatsApp Transfer is a third-party desktop program that you can use to transfer all WhatsApp data from one device to another even if the two devices run on different platforms. This program is ideal because it is very easy to use, allowing even the beginner user to transfer data very easily.

The following are just some of the program’s most notable features:

· Transfer WhatsApp data between most devices including across platforms such as iOS and Android

· Easily transfer WhatsApp Business charts between Android and iOS devices

· Quickly and very easily Backup and restore WhatsApp chats

· It is also very useful to backup LINE/Viber/Kik/WeChat History

Steps show you how to use Dr. Fone WhatsApp Transfer to transfer data from Android to iPhone:

Step 1: Install the Dr. Fone Toolkit onto your computer and then launch it. In the main window, select “WhatsApp Transfer” to begin the process. Then, connect both the Android device and the iPhone to the computer via USB cables.

Step 2: The program will detect the devices. Here, it is important to make sure that the devices are in the correct order. Since we are transferring data from Android to iPhone, the Android device should be the “Source” device. If this order is incorrect, click on “Flip” to change it.

Step 3: Once the devices are in the correct order, click on “Transfer” to begin the transfer process and make sure that the devices remain connected until the transfer is complete.

Step 4: Disconnect the devices when the program notifies you that the process is complete and all the data will be available on the iPhone.

Solution 2: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with Email

WhatsApp actually allows users to email WhatsApp chats. This can therefore be a simple and straightforward way to transfer data from your Android to iPhone; you simply email the chats you want to transfer to yourself. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do that;

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android device and then locate the conversation that you would like to transfer.

Step 2: With the conversation open, tap on the More option (the three horizontal lines at the top) and then select “Email Conversation.”

Step 3: A popup will appear, asking you if you would like to include media attachments with the conversation. It is a good idea to exclude the media since they can exceed the 20MB limit that most email service providers give.

Step 4: Gmail will open with the WhatsApp chats attached as a TXT file. Enter the email address and hit “Send” to send the email.

Step 5: Then, simply open the email on your iPhone and download the chats to your device.

Note that you will only be able to see the chats in TXT format and they will not be available in WhatsApp in the usual way. This method is also only viable if you want to transfer only a few conversations.

Solution 3: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with MobileTrans

MobileTrans is another great solution that can be very useful when you want to transfer WhatsApp data between two devices even if the devices run on different platforms. This program is also very easy to use and allows users to transfer all WhatsApp chats and their attachments from Android to iPhone without losing the quality of the chats.

To use MobileTrans, install the program on to your computer and then follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open MobileTrans on your computer and select “WhatsApp Transfer” from the options presented in the main window.

Step 2: Click on “WhatsApp” from the sidebar on the left and then click on “Transfer WhatsApp Messages.”

Step 3: Connect both the Android device and the iPhone to the computer using USB cables and wait for the program to detect the devices. Pay attention to the arrangement of the devices to make sure that the Android device is listed as the “Source” device. If this is not the case, click “Flip” to change the arrangement.

Step 4: Once you are certain that the devices are properly arranged, click on the “Start” button to begin the transfer process. The whole process should take no more than a few minutes and MobileTrans will notify you when the process is complete and you can disconnect the devices.

When you open WhatsApp on your iPhone, you should be able to see all the WhatsApp messages on the device.

Solution 4: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without PC

If you would rather not connect the devices to your PC to make the transfer, you can use an app known as Wutsapper. Available on the Google Play Store, this app acts as the go-between, allowing you to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone by connecting the devices using an OTG cable.

Follow these simple steps to use Wutsapper：

Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store and look for the Wutsapper app. Install it on your device and grant it any permissions that it requests. Launch the app when installation is complete.

Step 2: Backup WhatsApp on your Android device before connecting both devices using the OTG cable. When prompted, tap “Trust” on both devices and then enter your phone number. This must be the same phone number that you used to set up your WhatsApp account.

Step 3: You will need to wait a few minutes for Wutsapper to parse the devices.

Step 4: Click “Start” when parsing is complete and the transfer process will begin immediately. The app will notify you when the transfer is complete and should be able to view your WhatsApp chats on the iPhone.

Solution 5: Transfer WhatsApp Chats with Account Feature

If you want to change your phone number while transferring the chats, then you can simply use the changing account feature on WhatsApp. It is true that if you change your phone number you will not be able to access the backup, but you can use this simple trick to access your backup. Here’s how;

Step 1: Begin by removing the old SIM card from your Android device and then put in the new SIM card you would like to use.

Step 2: Open WhatsApp on the device and then go to Settings > Account > Change Number. Read the instructions that pop up and then tap on the “Next” button.

Step 3: Enter your old and new phone numbers in the fields provided. WhatsApp will send a verification code to the old phone number that you can use to verify it.

You can then just backup all the data on the local storage using the new phone number and then restore the backup to your iPhone. Just make sure that you are using the same SIM card on the iPhone.

Tip: Can I Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone through Backup?

This is a common question that we get from a lot of users and the answer is no, you can’t transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone via backup. It is easy to think that all you have to do is go to Settings > Chat > Chat Backup and then simply restore the backup to the iPhone.

But there is no feasible way to transfer the backup to the iPhone because iOS and Android have very different encryption protocols. This is why Move to iOS doesn’t support the transfer of WhatsApp data. But you can use one of the 5 solutions we have outlined to move WhatsApp from Android to iPhone.

These solutions can all be very useful when you want to easily transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone. Just because you are switching devices doesn’t mean that you cannot pick up where you left off with WhatsApp. Select a solution that is suitable to your needs depending on your situation and follow the steps outlined above to implement the solution fully. Use the comment section below to let us know how your chosen solution worked for you or post any questions that you may have on the processes outlined in this article.