How to restore whatsapp messages on new iphone from android
Restoring WhatsApp messages from an Android device to a new iPhone can be a bit tricky, but it's possible. Here are the steps to follow:
Method 1: Using Google Drive Backup
- On your Android device, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Make sure you have a Google Drive backup set up. If you don't have one, create a new backup by tapping "Back up my data" and following the prompts.
- On your new iPhone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap "Restore" and select "Google Drive" as the backup source.
- Enter your Google account credentials to authenticate the backup.
- Select the backup you want to restore from the list of available backups.
- Wait for the restoration process to complete.
Method 2: Using WhatsApp's Cloud Backup
- On your Android device, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Make sure you have a WhatsApp cloud backup set up. If you don't have one, create a new backup by tapping "Back up my data" and following the prompts.
- On your new iPhone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap "Restore" and select "Restore from Google Drive" or "Restore from iCloud" (depending on your previous backup method).
- Enter your Google account credentials to authenticate the backup (if using Google Drive) or your Apple ID credentials (if using iCloud).
- Select the backup you want to restore from the list of available backups.
- Wait for the restoration process to complete.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party App
- Download and install a third-party app like WhatsApp Transfer or Dr. Fone - WhatsApp Transfer on your computer.
- Connect your Android device to the computer using a USB cable.
- Launch the app and select the "Transfer WhatsApp" option.
- Follow the app's instructions to transfer your WhatsApp data, including messages, to your computer.
- Connect your new iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
- Launch the app again and select the "Transfer WhatsApp" option.
- Follow the app's instructions to transfer the WhatsApp data from your computer to your new iPhone.
Important Notes:
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection and sufficient storage space on your new iPhone before attempting to restore your WhatsApp messages.
- Restoring WhatsApp messages may overwrite any existing messages on your new iPhone.
- If you're using Method 1 or Method 2, ensure that you're using the same Google account or Apple ID that you used to back up your WhatsApp data on your Android device.
- Method 3 may require you to reset your WhatsApp account on your new iPhone before transferring the data.