Transfer WhatsApp data to a new Android

You can transfer WhatsApp chats and data from your old iPhone or Android to your new Android device.

Transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android

Important:

• Your device transfer must happen through device setup.
• The transfer of data to a device that has already been set up may vary across devices. It might require a factory reset in some cases. Learn to reset your Android.
• If you skipped data transfer during initial setup, you have 3–7 days after device setup to restore your chats from your iPhone.
• If you've already received messages on the new device, the old content replaces those new messages.

What you need

To transfer your WhatsApp chat history from iPhone to Android, you must have:

• USB-C to Lightning cable or a proper cable that can connect your iPhone and Android device.
  • This is usually your old iPhone charging cable. If the cable doesn't fit, you may need an adapter.
• The same phone number on the new device as the old device.
• Your new Android device is set as factory new or reset to factory settings.
• A stable Internet connection.

Transfer WhatsApp data and history from your iPhone

Important:

• Some steps and naming conventions may vary across devices.
• Keep your iPhone unlocked during the transfer process.

1. Turn on your new Android phone.
   • The transfer of data to a device that has already been set up may vary across devices. It might require a factory reset in some cases.
2. Follow the steps to copy apps and data from an iPhone to a new Android device.
   • Make sure that you connect to Wi-Fi and sign in to a Google Account.
   • In some instances, you can transfer data in the settings. If you find this option, you don't need to factory reset your device.
     1. Open your device's Settings app.
     2. Tap Back up or copy data Copy data using Android Switch.
        • For Samsung devices, use Smart Switch.
          • Tap Accounts and backup Transfer data for device setup.
        • Do not open WhatsApp on your new Android device until the transfer is complete. If you open WhatsApp and you can't find this option, you'll need to factory reset your device.
3. Once your screen reads 'Copy apps and data', select Copy from iPhone or iPad.
4. When prompted, connect both phones with your old iPhone cable.
   • If you receive a warning on your iPhone, tap Trust.
5. On the copy screen, tap Apps along with any other data that you want to transfer.
   • To check if WhatsApp is included in the list of apps that will transfer, tap Apps.
6. When prompted, confirm that you want to transfer your WhatsApp chats.
7. Use your iPhone's camera app to scan the QR code shown on your Android device.
   • If you can't scan the QR code:
     1. On your iPhone, open WhatsApp.
     2. Go to Settings.
     3. Tap Chats Move chats to Android.
8. To begin data transfer, on your iPhone, tap Start Start transfer.
9. Once the data transfer is complete, sign in to WhatsApp on your Android phone.

Tip:

• WhatsApp transfer may not be available for devices with enterprise certificates.
  1. To manually remove an installed certificate, go to Settings.
  2. Tap General Device management.
  3. Select a profile.
  4. Tap More details.
  5. To remove the certificate, tap the certificate.

Related resources

• Switch to a new Android device
• Copy apps and data from an iPhone to a new Android device
• Reset your Android device to factory settings