WhatsApp finally supports chat transfers between iOS and Android

WhatsApp has been beta-testing the transfer of chat history between Android and iOS for a long time, and today it made the feature available to everyone. Until now, only third-party data transfer tools could exchange chat histories between ecosystems, but these methods are frequently not free and difficult to use.

Only the Android to iPhone method is available on WhatsApp's help site as of the time of writing, and you'll need to utilize the Move to iOS tool on Android to do this. You'll also need the most recent version of WhatsApp on both ends. Before transferring, your sending iPhone must be set up or replaced with a new one. The receiving iPhone should be factory reset or updated to the latest software version.

Based on the instructions provided, WhatsApp teamed up with Apple to embed its Move to iOS app in order for the company's users to successfully move their data from an Android phone. You'll be able to transfer account information, profile photo, individual and group chats, chat history, chat media, and WhatsApp settings according to the support page. You won't be able To transfer WhatsApp call history or peer-to-peer payment messages.

Being unable to access, send, and receive WhatsApp messages when switching between iOS and Android has long been a significant inconvenience for users. Many messaging applications merely allow you to read your messages and conversations from any device, but WhatsApp can only be used with a single phone number and a single smartphone device. Only recently has it been permitted for linked gadgets to access, send, and receive communications when the host device is offline.