You definitely want to quit Whatsapp, but you don’t want to lose your chats in any way. We have what it takes. Here is how to import your Whatsapp messages to Telegram.
Since WhatsApp updated its privacy policies, it has caught the eye of users across the world. Every day, thousands of people uninstall the app and migrate to more secure messaging apps like Telegram and Signal. Indeed, users do not wish to adhere to the new policies of Whatsapp which aims to share user data. Do you also want to quit Whatsapp for Telegram, but without losing your last messages? Here is what you need to do.
How to import your Whatsapp messages to Telegram on Android
If you have an Android smartphone, you must first have the latest version of Telegram. Therefore, here are the steps:
- Open Whatsapp and the chat you want to import;
- At the top of the screen, on the right, tap the three dots;
- Tap more, then tap Exporter discussion (you should choose whether the export is with or without media);
- In the list of applications that appears, select Telegram;
- Select the corresponding Telegram contact.
The export begins immediately. Usually it only takes a few seconds, but the time also depends on the size of your chat. If media are included and heavy, exporting may take a few minutes longer.
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How to import your Whatsapp messages to Telegram on iOS
The steps to export Whatsapp message to Telegram on Android are not the same for mobile on iOS. Here are the steps to follow when using an iOS device:
- Open Whatsapp and the chat to import;
- At the top of the screen, tap the name of your contact;
- At the bottom of the page, tap Export the discussion ;
- In the list of applications, choose Telegram
- Select the corresponding Telegram contact.
That’s it ! The export time is relative to the size of your files (text, audio and video messages). You can still optimize the time by choosing without media.
Besides, you should only export the threads that you think are very important. Indeed, the steps listed above are to be followed for each discussion. Depending on the weight, this can be tedious.
Telegram: what happens after exporting messages
When the export is completed, your messages will not disappear from the Whatsapp messaging app. Your correspondent on Telegram will see the imported discussions. These are displayed on Telegram in the order of importation and are tagged with imported messages. But all the messages you send afterwards will appear naturally as in Telegram.
You will now be able to quit WhatsApp without losing your chats.
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