Transferring files between cell phones seems trivial, simple to do with current technology. You’ve probably already been there, already transferred conversations, photos and apps from one smartphone to another. In fact, it’s simple when you have devices with the same operating system. If you are getting off a cell phone Android to start using iOS, things are not so easy.
One of the biggest challenges is when it comes to recovering conversations within WhatsApp. In the end, application backup is only compatible with devices of the same operating system. If you can’t wait to use your new Apple, these tips can help you a lot.
How to transfer WhatsApp Android conversations to iPhone?
Even without being able to use backup between Android and iOS, it is possible to recover your messages. There are basically two simple alternatives. You can use the “Export conversation history” option to generate a .txt file and send it by email.
The other option is to use Tenorshare iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer software. It allows you to transfer your conversations from Android to iOS within WhatsApp itself.
See how to transfer WhatsApp to iPhone conversations via email
If you opted for the first option, just open your conversations in the .txt file (text file) inside the iPhone.
Step by step
1 – Open WhatsApp – tap on Menu (three dots) > Settings > Conversations;
2 – Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap on the “Conversation History” option. Then open the “Export conversations” option and choose the conversation you want to export;
3 – After selecting, select whether or not you want to include media files (photos, videos, audios and documents);
4 – Choose where to export the file will be exported. If using Gmail, just select and fill in the indicated field;
Here, it is worth noting that the messenger allows only one conversation to be exported at a time. Also, this method only makes it possible to save and read conversations, they will not be retrieved in the application.
See how to transfer WhatsApp conversations to iPhone with Tenorshare iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer
In this example it is possible to retrieve messages and restore them within WhatsApp itself.
Step by step
1- Install iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer on your computer. Open the software and click on the “WhatsApp” option.
2 – Using USB cables, connect your Android phone and iPhone to the computer. The program needs to recognize the Android in the “Source” position and the iPhone in the “Destination” position. Click on “Transfer”.
3 – You will be informed that the WhatsApp data will be overwritten. Tap “Continue”;
4 – Backup on Android. Click “Continue.”
5 – Enter the WhatsApp number and click on “Verify”. Check SMS to get the code.
6 – Finish the transfer and ready, enjoy your new device.
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