WhatsApp already allows transferring the conversation history from iPhone to Android

After it was revealed in the latest beta versions of the application that the launch of the function was already underway, WhatsApp has finally officially enabled the ability to migrate all our message history from an iPhone to Android.

Through a blog post, the company detailed how its team together with the developers of both operating systems and the different phone manufacturers worked together to make one of the most requested features by users a reality.

Now, when setting up a new device, the option to transfer chats safely from one computer to another will appear, no matter what software they have. In this way, it will be possible to keep all our files, including text messages, voice notes, photos, and videos.

At this early stage, the new feature to migrate conversations is only available on Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 10 and later operating systems. However, WhatsApp plans to roll out “soon” on other Android devices.

“This is just the beginning. We are already working so that more users can transfer their chats safely when they choose to switch to another platform, “WhatsApp said in its statement.

How to migrate chat history from iPhone to Android?

To start the transfer process you need the following:

1. Have the Samsung Smart Switch app (version 3.7.22.1 or later) installed on the new device
2. Download WhatsApp for Android (version 2.21.160.17 or later) on the new phone
3. Update WhatsApp for iOS to version 2.21.160.17 or later on the old cell phone
4. Have a USB-C to Lightning cable (or equivalent adapters)

Similarly, on your new device, you must have the same phone number that you used on the previous device, as well as maintain or restore factory settings. Once you have all that ready, follow these steps:

1. Turn on Android phone and when prompted connect it to iPhone via cable
2. Follow the prompts of the Samsung Smart Switch app
3. Use the iPhone camera to scan the QR code displayed on the new device
4. On the iPhone, press the start button and wait for the process to complete
5. Continue with the configuration of your new Android
6. When you get to the home screen, open WhatsApp and log in with the same phone number that you used on the previous device
7. Select the import option and wait for the process to complete
8. When you finish activating the new smartphone, you will be able to see all your chat history.

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