Bought an iPhone 16? Here’s How to Transfer WhatsApp Chats from Android – Technology News

Got yourself that shiny new iPhone 16 but can’t figure out how to transfer WhatsApp chats from your existing Android device to it? Don’t worry. There’s a way. And before you ask, no, this isn’t some annoying “jugaad” where fear and anxiety can get the better of you, taking away the fun and excitement of owning a brand new iPhone from Apple. You’ve spent a lot of money, you should be enjoying it — not wondering if it was the right decision. You deserve it.

We agree that safely transferring data — especially WhatsApp data — from Android to iPhone has been daunting in the past. But WhatsApp has made the process much easier, and we’re here to walk you through it. Thanks to a clever “transfer,” it’s now possible to transfer your chats, media, and history from your Android device to your new iPhone in just a few simple steps. So if you want to make sure your old conversations stay intact on your new iPhone 16, here’s how you can do it.

What you’ll need before you start

First of all, there are some prerequisites that you need to meet to make the Android to iPhone transfer process smooth and successful. Here they are:

• Your Android device with WhatsApp installed. Make sure it has the latest update.
• Your iPhone 16 (or any iPhone running iOS 15.5 or later; the current version is iOS 18).
• The “Move to iOS” app installed on your Android device. You can download it from the Google Play Store.
• Both your Android phone and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and both devices must be plugged into power to avoid unwanted interruptions.
• Make sure your new iPhone is factory reset or new out of the box before setting it up. This is because the transfer happens during the initial setup.

Now that everything is in place, we can begin.

Step 1: Install “Move to iOS” on your Android device

The Move to iOS app from Apple is basically the key tool you will use to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone. You can find it in the Google Play Store. Once you have it installed on your Android device, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions.

During the initial setup process on your iPhone, you’ll be asked to use Move to iOS to transfer data from your Android device. Enter the code displayed on your iPhone in the Move to iOS app on your Android device to set up a connection between them.

Step 2: Select WhatsApp in Transfer Options

Once connected, you will see the different types of data you can transfer, such as contacts, messages, and photos. Search for WhatsApp in the list and select it.

According to WhatsApp’s official instructions, “The ‘Move to iOS’ app will allow you to securely transfer your account information, profile picture, individual and group chats, chat history, media, and settings.” It’s important to note that this transfer will not transfer your WhatsApp call history or display name, but your chats and media will be ready.

Step 3: Transfer and wait

Once you select WhatsApp as one of the data types to transfer, the process will begin. Remember that both devices should be connected and connected to the same Wi-Fi network to ensure smooth transfer.

The time it takes depends on the amount of WhatsApp data, including chats and media. If you’re an avid WhatsApp user with tons of chat history and videos, you might want to grab a coffee while you wait. But don’t worry — everything is transferred securely, and WhatsApp takes care of all the hard work.

Step 4: Verify your account on iPhone

Once the transfer is complete, download WhatsApp from the App Store on your iPhone 16 and open it. You will be asked to verify your phone number. Use the same one you used on your Android device.

Once verified, WhatsApp will automatically detect the data you transferred and ask you to restore it. Tap Start, and in a moment, all your WhatsApp chats will appear on your new iPhone — almost as if by magic.