You can now move your WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone: All key questions answered – Times of India
The iPhone may be an aspirational product that a lot of people may desire but the staunch Android loyalists are hard to switch. Even if they were convinced to move to the ‘other’ side, there was always one bugbear — WhatsApp chats. Moving from Android to iPhone meant giving up on your WhatsApp chats as there was no way to back them up. Not anymore, as WhatsApp has revealed that switching phones has become a lot easier. “Today, you’ll have the ability to transfer your entire chat history from Android to iOS and vice versa. Now you have the freedom to switch to and from your preferred devices,” read a tweet from WhatsApp’s official Twitter account. Here we give you a detailed guide on how to go about it, things to keep in mind and more
Things to keep in mind
It’s a relatively easy process if you are in the habit of keeping your phone updated. If not, then there are a few things you will have to do before moving your chats from Android to iPhone. Here we answer some of the most important questions you may have in mind.
What version of Android should be running on the phone?
Your Android phone should be running on Android OS Lollipop, SDK 21 or above, or Android 5 or above installed on your Android device.
What version of iOS should be running on the iPhone?
Your iPhone should have iOS 15.5 or above
Do you need any app before making the switch?
Yes, you will need to have the Move to iOS app installed your Android phone.
What versions of WhatsApp should be running on the devices?
Ensure that you have WhatsApp iOS version 2.22.10.70 or above on your new device; and WhatsApp Android version 2.22.7.74 or above on your old device.
Can you change your phone number?
No, you cannot change the phone number even if you are switching the phone. So you have to use the same phone number as your old phone on your new device.
Do you need a brand new iPhone?
Not really. If you are moving to iPhone then it must be factory new or reset to factory settings to pair with the Move to iOS app and move data from your Android phone.
Do both phones need to have a certain amount of battery?
No but do remember to keep both devices connected to a power source
What about Wi-Fi connectivity?
Ensure that 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.
Can WhatsApp see the data being transferred?
No, WhatsApp will not be able to see the data you transfer between the two devices.
What happens to your data once you transfer?
The data that you have transferred doesn’t go to cloud storage as a result of the migration until you create an iCloud backup.
Will your Android phone still have the chats and data?
Yes, your Android phone will still have your data unless you delete WhatsApp or wipe your phone.
What messages get transferred to iPhone?
Only personal messages will get transferred. You will not be able to see payment messages that you have may have shared with your contacts.
Does the call history also get transferred?
Your WhatsApp call history can’t be transferred from an Android phone to an iPhone.
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