How Tos
Method 1: Using WhatsApp’s Official Transfer Feature
This method works for Android 12+ devices or Samsung phones with Smart Switch.
Steps:
1. Reset Your Android Device (if already set up)
• WhatsApp transfer only works during the initial setup of your Android phone.
• If you’ve already set it up, factory reset it (Settings → System → Reset).
2. Connect Your iPhone and Android
• Use a USB-C to Lightning cable to connect both phones.
• If prompted on your iPhone, tap "Trust This Computer".
3. Start the Transfer
• On your Android, follow the setup instructions.
• When prompted, scan the QR code on your iPhone to start the transfer.
4. Complete Setup
• After the transfer, download WhatsApp on your Android, log in with the same phone number, and restore your chats.
✅ What transfers?
• Chat history
• Media (photos, videos, voice notes)
• Account information
❌ What doesn’t transfer?
• Call history
• WhatsApp Pay transaction history