WhatsApp provides the ability to transfer your WhatsApp chat history from iPhone to Android when the user changes phones. Users can transfer their voicemail, photos, and videos from one device to another without the messages being sent to the company.
According to the instant messaging app bought by Facebook in 2014, this much-requested feature is only available to those who switch from an iPhone device to a Samsung running Android 10 or later.
What you need
Even after transferring chats, the data will remain on the old phone until you decide to delete it. Also remember that WhatsApp call history cannot be transferred from iPhone device to Samsung device.
No more chatter. How it works ? For the transfer of discussions, you will need several tools:
• The “Samsung Smart Switch version 3.7.22.1 or higher” application on the Android phone;
• An iPhone with version 2.21.160.17 or higher of WhatsApp;
• WhatsApp application version 2.21.16.20 or higher
on the new Android phone;
• A USB-C to Lightning cable (or equivalent adapters);
• The same phone number on the new device as on the old one;
• The new Android device must be new or restored to factory settings.
How to successfully migrate according to WhatsApp?
• Turn on your Samsung device and connect it by cable to your iPhone when prompted.
• Follow the directions of Samsung Smart Switch.
• When prompted, scan the QR code displayed on the new device with the iPhone’s camera.
• Press “Start” on your iPhone and wait for the process to finish.
• Continue to set up your new Samsung device.
• When you get to the Home screen, open WhatsApp and sign in using the same phone number you used on your old device.
• Press “Import” when prompted and let the process continue to the end.
• Finish activating your new device; you can then find your discussions.
According to WhatsApp, this feature will soon be extended to reach more users. ” It’s only a beginning. We look forward to making this option available to a greater number of users, who will be able to move from one platform to another and take their discussions with them in a secure way, ”reassured WhatsApp.
If you know of any other simpler tips for transferring data from one operating system to another, don’t hesitate to share them with us in the comments.
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Source : www.WhatsApp.com
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