How To Transfer WhatsApp Chats From iPhone To Android

Are you also facing trouble in transferring the WhatsApp chat from the Android device to iPhone or vice-versa? If yes, then you are not the only one facing it. We have discovered various methods that will help you transfer WhatsApp chats across different platforms and in this article we will share them with you.

WhatsApp is the only popular Social media site that has launched its application differently for the iPhone and Android Platform. This difference in the application design has led to the most complicated problem of Chat transfer between the platforms. But, the developers have devised a way and in this article, we will be discussing it.

How to Export Chat on WhatsApp?
To export chat on WhatsApp, go to the contact and open the chat >>> Click on the Menu >>> More >>> Export >>> Select the mode of exporting.

Well, that was one of the ways to transfer WhatsApp chats from one contact to another. We have mentioned five more methods with the step to step guide below.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats From iPhone To Android

So, without wasting much of your time let us start with the methods to transfer Whatsapp chats from iPhone to Android

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Back-Up Your WhatsApp Chat To Computer 

Well, the first method is to back up the WhatsApp chat on your personal computer. We will be doing this with the help of third-party software called the “TouchCopy”. This software will help us in saving the WhatsApp chat in the pdf format on our computer and you can send this pdf to anybody you desire.

Follow the steps given below to Backup your iPhone WhatsApp chat on your computer.

1. First of all, you need to download the TouchCopy software on your PC or Mac.
2. If you have downloaded it manually from some other source then install it and if you have downloaded it from the store, it will automatically get installed.
3. Now, you will find the TouchCopy icon on your desktop. Open the application.
4. Remember that you have connected your iPhone to your device.
5. Now, navigate to messages and click on them.
6. On the next screen, you will find contacts under WhatsApp.
7. Now, click on the contact, whose chat you wish to export.
8. Next, click on the option “Save PDF”. this will save the WhatsApp chat of the contact in the pdf form on your computer

Now, you can send this iPhone WhatsApp chat to android easily. You can also email this chat from your computer.

How To Backup WhatsApp Chat In Android

Well, the WhatsApp version of the Android phones provides you the option to back up your chats. This option helps you in saving the chat even if you have changed your phone. The basic idea behind this is that the WhatsApp chat is backed up in google drive and when the person changes his phone. He can download the same chat back.

Follow the steps given below to backup chat to Google Drive.

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
2. Now, click on the three vertical dots present on the top right corner of the screen.
3. From the list that appears, select “Settings”.
4. On the screen navigate to the option “Chats”, click on it.
5. Then go to the option “Chat Backup” and click on it.
6. On the next screen, tap on “Account”. WhatsApp will ask you to select the account or you can add another account if you wish to.
7. If you also wish to include the videos in the chat then don’t forget to mark the checkbox against “Include video”.
8. Now, click on “Back Up”.
9. Your WhatsApp chat has been Back up in google drive on the account you have selected.

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Restoring WhatsApp Chat To New Phone

Well, you know how to back up the WhatsApp chat. Let us now move on to the next step that includes restoring the backup WhatsApp chat. Follow the steps given below for the purpose.

1. Install WhatsApp on your new android device.
2. Next, tap on ‘Agree And Continue”.
3. Then you will be asked for the verification code on your number. Enter it.
4. Now, a dialogue box will appear asking you if you want to access the google drive backup. Click on Continue.
5. Now, permit WhatsApp to check your google drive for backup.
6. Click on the account that has your WhatsApp backup and then tap on restore.
7. After the process is complete tap on “Next”.
8. Your chat has been restored.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats From iPhone To iPhone

Well, if you have brought a new iPhone 12, you can now transfer WhatsApp chats from your old iPhone to the new one. The basic idea behind the method is to back up the chat on the iCloud drive and then restore it on the new device. Follow the steps given below for the purpose.

1. First of all, you have to be signed in to your iCloud drive.
2. To do so open the iPhone settings.
3. Tap on your username.
4. Then, tap on the “iCloud” and sign into it.
5. Tap “iCloud Drive” and toggle it ON.
6. Make sure that WhatsApp is on by scrolling down.

Back up WhatsApp Chat On iPhone

1. Now, open WhatsApp and go to settings.
2. Then click on “chats” and go to “chat backup”
3. You can mark the checkbox against the “Include videos” option if you want to back up the videos as well.
4. Click on “back up now”
5. Your WhatsApp chats have been backed up in the iCloud drive.

Restore WhatsApp Chat On iPhone

1. Make sure that you are signed in to iCloud Drive on your new iPhone device.
2. Install WhatsApp on your new android device.
3. Next, tap on ‘Agree And Continue”.
4. Next, you will verify your phone number and Country.
5. Next, click on “Restore Chat History” and then click on “Next”.
6. Your chat has been restored.

Transfer WhatsApp Messages From iPhone To Android 

Developers are still working on how to transfer WhatsApp chats from iPhone to Android. But, soon you will be able to transfer the WhatsApp chat between the iPhones and the Samsung Phones. Samsung will be the first company to launch this feature for its users.

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Conclusion

Well, this was the guide on how to transfer WhatsApp chats between platforms. We have mentioned all the possible ways. Soon we will update you with the method on how to transfer the WhatsApp chat from Samsung phones to iPhones directly. If you have found this article to be useful then do share it with your friends.

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