[Full Guide] Migrate WhatsApp Data Between iPhone & Android

How Do I Transfer WhatsApp Data from Old to New?

If WhatsApp is your primary communication tool, you need to migrate WhatsApp data when switching to a new phone. This article will introduce you in detail the effective methods of transferring WhatsApp to iPhone or Android. Each method includes step-by-step instructions, advantages/disadvantages, and tips to avoid data loss.

 Part 1. Migrate WhatsApp Data from iPhone to iPhone

What if the old iPhone you want to use to save WhatsApp messages and other data doesn’t have enough iCloud storage space or WhatsApp failed to restore backup? You might wonder how to achieve WhatsApp data transfer from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud. The two methods in this section will be helpful to you.

Method Comparison Table

Method	Speed	Data Limit	Requires Wi-Fi?	Best For
FoneTool (Recommend)	⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡	None	❌ No	Large WhatsApp data
Email	⚡⚡⚡	10k messages	❌ No	Critical chats only
iCloud Backup	⚡⚡	iCloud storage	✅ Yes	Full device transfers

Way 1. One-click WhatsApp Migration from iPhone to iPhone

Without taking time to backup old iPhone, you can complete WhatsApp data migration in one-click with the help of FoneTool, a professional iOS data transfer and backup software.

Step 1. Connect your old iPhone and new iPhone to computer > Tap Trust This Computer on both iPhones.

Step 2. Launch FoneTool, click WhatsApp Transfer from the left pane on the main interface >  Click Transfer Now to begin.

Step 3. When a window prompts, tap Confirm > If asked, enter your passcode on source device > Click OK.

   

★Tip:

   

More than WhatsApp data, FoneTool can help you transfer all data to new iPhone in one click after you have set up your device.

Way 2. Transfer WhatsApp to New iPhone via Email

You can also try a wireless WhatsApp data migration way to transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone via email. Please note that you can only export the WhatsApp chat history for one contact at a time.

Step 1. On your iPhone, open WhatsApp and click the chat you’d like to export > Tap the name of the contact > Choose Export Chat.

Step 2. Choose to Attach Media or Without Media as per your need > Choose Mail > Type in your email address > Click Send to export your WhatsApp chats.

Way 3. Transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone with iCloud backup

You can also achieve WhatsApp data migration process when restore iPhone from backup with iCloud. By restoring the whole iCloud backup to new iPhone, you can get WhatsApp chats on new iPhone.

Step 1. Setup your new iPhone > When you head to the Set Up your iPhone page, choose Restore from iCloud Backup.

Step 2. Enter your Apple ID and password > Choose the latest iCloud backup to restore.

 

   

★Tip:

   

 If you just want to transfer WhatsApp chats to new iPhone to save storage, on your old iPhone go to WhatsApp app > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Click Back Up Now. And then on your new iPhone tap Restore Chat History on WhatsApp.

Part 2. Migrate WhatsApp Data from iPhone to Android

If you switch service providers, you can transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android through a workaround we provide for you, even if WhatsApp doesn't support direct cross-platform transfers.

This method needs to be completed under the following two points. Please confirm before performing the operation steps:

• Android 10+ with WhatsApp Business installed.

• iPhone backup is saved to Google Drive (not iCloud).

Step 1. On your iPhone open WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

Step 2. Tap Google Drive Settings > Sign in with your Google account > click Back Up Now.

Step 3. On your Android open WhatsApp Business and verify the same phone number used on iPhone.

Step 4. Tap RESTORE.

Part 3. Migrate WhatsApp Data from Android to iPhone

We will also provide you with the method to migrate all WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone, please learn step by step.

Please confirm before performing the operation steps:

• Android 5+ and iPhone running iOS 15+.

• You have installed the Move to iOS app on your Android.

Step 1. Set up your iPhone and select Move Data from Android on the App & Data Screen.

Step 2. On your Android open the Move to iOS app, and then enter the code displayed on iPhone.

Step 3. Go on and tap WhatsApp > Continue.

Step 4. Back to your iPhone and install WhatsApp, you should verify the number and tap Restore Chat History.

FAQs on WhatsApp Data Migration

Q1: Can you transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without resetting?

• No. The Move to iOS app requires a factory reset. Use FoneTool for a non-reset option.

Q2: Why did my WhatsApp photos disappear after being transferred?

• The cross-platform transfer generally doesn't support transferring media files. Manually copy photos via Google Photos or iCloud.

Conclusion

That’s all for effective ways to complete WhatsApp data migration tasks between iPhones and Androids. No matter whether you choose to restore iCloud backup or utilize the iOS data transfer tool - FoneTool or email, hope you won’t lose anything important. Is this guide helpful? Please share it with others