Doing a WhatsApp transfer from Android to iPhone might seem like a relatively simple task, but you’ll be surprised to know that there aren’t that many easy-to-use options out there. Incidentally, even WhatsApp itself doesn’t offer any user-friendly method to do a WhatsApp transfer backup & restore from one device to another running different operating systems.
The reason is that the built-in WhatsApp transfer method using cloud services works differently on iOS vs Android devices. In iOS devices, WhatsApp chats are backed up to iCloud, while on Android phones and calling tablets, the chat backups are done with a Google account.
Now, that might have been okay if the backup files were similar – you can then simply transfer the backup file from one cloud to another and restore it on a different device. Unfortunately, the backup files done on one cloud service are not compatible with the devices that the other cloud service supports.
Confusing, right? Thankfully, there are actually easy ways to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and a whole lot of other operations, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today.
The first method involves using your computer as a go-between medium when doing a WhatsApp transfer from Android to iOS. You’ll also need a desktop app called Wondershare MobileTrans, a versatile app that’s available for both Mac and PC. You will also need the original charging cables for both devices to use as data transfer cables. Try to avoid using replacement cables since not all charging cables can work as data transfer mediums. If you have a ‘charge-only’ cable, this process won’t work. Let’s proceed with the actual steps for this transfer method.
After installing MobileTrans on your PC or Mac, follow the steps outlined below:
This first method is very simple to execute and very handy to be aware of. However, it does require the use of a PC or Mac, which may not be possible all the time. For that reason, Wondershare has also developed MobileTrans mobile apps that can be used for direct Android to iPhone WhatsApp transfers and other purposes. That’s the second method, shown in the next section.
In this method, we’ll be using the MobileTrans app for iOS and Android WhatsApp transfer, so download the apps to both devices from the respective app stores. You will also need a USB to Lightning data transfer cable, which you can easily find online or at a local electronics store. Once you’re ready, you can proceed to follow the steps shown in the section below.
Unfortunately, there isn’t! One method is available as recommended by WhatsApp itself, but it comes with a laundry list of restrictions that make it impossible to transfer existing WhatsApp chat and other data and still retain the same phone number. It’s a long and roundabout process that will leave your head spinning. Just the limitations along are enough to put the average user off trying to do a WhatsApp transfer from one device to another running a different OS. Let’s take a quick look:
In stark contrast, here’s what MobileTrans can do:
With so many benefits and so much flexibility, is it any wonder that WhatsApp users are flocking to Wondershare MobileTrans for all their mobile data transfer needs? Moreover, as we saw, the operations are super-simple enough for a child to perform.
The apps themselves are lightweight, available across both platforms, and work seamlessly with the devices and the data to give the user a smooth and stress-free experience. Overall, this is the best solution to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone or between any two iOS or Android devices – with or without a computer.
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