Tech Desk 
Apr 30, 2026
If you have purchased an iPhone, entering the Apple family, looking for ways to transfer WhatsApp data from your Android phone to your newly purchased iPhone, don't worry, Gadinsider has a solution to your tension.
WhatsApp, in a blog post, said: "When switching from Android to iPhone, you can transfer your WhatsApp account info, profile photo, chats (individual, group, communities), Channel updates, chat history, media, and settings. You can’t transfer your call history or display name, or media received over WhatsApp Channels."
It is important to note that It's currently not possible to transfer chats from an Android device to an iPhone on the WhatsApp Business app.
Here are all the key points that you need to remember ahead transferring WhatsApp data:
- 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 the iOS app installed on your Android phone. Note: Using other data migration apps is not supported, and will cause migration issues.
- Latest WhatsApp iOS version available in the App Store and latest WhatsApp Android version available in the Google Play Store.
- Use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device.
- Your iPhone must be factory new or factory reset 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.
How to move WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone
- 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.
Luckily, your Android phone will still have your data unless you delete WhatsApp or wipe your phone.
