If you are like most people, you probably rely on WhatsApp for a lot of communication. What would you do if you lost your phone or got a new one? Don’t worry, we have you covered. In this blog post, we will teach you how to transfer WhatsApp messages and chats to a new phone (even Android to iOS or vice versa). It is actually very easy to do it using Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer, Google Drive, iCloud and only takes a few minutes. Keep reading for instructions!
Part 1: Transfer WhatsApp Between iPhone and Android using iCareFone
What is Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer?
Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer is software that allows you to easily and quickly transfer data between iOS devices and Android devices. It can also be used to back up your device data or restore it from a backup.
Tenorshare’s iCareFone Transfer allows you to transfer WhatsApp from an Android phone to an iPhone. It also lets you backup, restore, and export WhatsApp chats, contacts, and media files.
Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer Features
The following are some of the features of Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer:
- You can easily transfer WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business between Android and iOS devices.
- You can also back up or restore WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business with just one click.
- You can export your backup of WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business messages as HTML files.
- You can download WhatsApp from Google Drive to your phone.
- You can also transfer LINE from an Android phone to an iPhone using Google Drive.
- Compatible with the latest iOS/iPad 15 and Android 12 operating systems.
Transfer WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business between Android and iOS devices
iCareFone Transfer lets you transfer WhatsApp messages and attachments, including videos, images, and files between Android and iOS. It also transfers data between Android to Android or iOS to iOS with no limitations. You can get the app on Google Play now.
One-click backup
iCareFone Transfer for WhatsApp Backup is a better way to back up your chats on WhatsApp than the ways that the company offers. It only takes one click and you can download all of your chats from Google Drive or WhatsApp backups from Mac computers.
Back up Kik, Line, Viber, and WeChat for free
iCareFone Transfer for WhatsApp can backup and restore other social apps like Kik, Line, Viber, and WeChat. It is free to back up these apps and it can be restored with high efficiency on new iOS devices.
Now the main part, follow these three simple steps to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone.
Step 1: First, download the iCareFone Transfer program to your computer. Connect your iPhone and Android devices to the computer, then click on the “Transfer” button.
Step 2: In this step, you need to confirm the country code and phone number for your target device. Then you click “Verify“.
Step 3: After transferring your WhatsApp data to the target device, it has been successfully transferred.
Alternatively, you can watch this video from their official YouTube channel.
Part2: Transfer WhatsApp From Android to Android using Google Drive Method
You can also transfer Whatsapp data to a new Android phone using Google drive.
Step #1: To backup WhatsApp messages from an old Android device to Google Drive:
- Open WhatsApp on the old Android device.
- Tap Menu > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- Tap Back up to Google Drive and select a backup frequency.
- Tap Back up now.
Step 2: Get the WhatsApp messages from Google Drive onto your new phone.
Install WhatsApp on your new phone. Follow the instructions to verify your phone number. Then click “restore” to restore chats and media from Google Drive.
With this video tutorial, you will see how to restore WhatsApp backup from google drive.
Pros
- You don’t need to have the same operating system on both devices.
- The process is very simple and can be done in a few minutes.
- Google Drive is free to use.
Cons
- If you do not have a backup of your chats on Google Drive, you will lose them.
- The amount of data that can be transferred is limited.
- Not all Android devices are compatible with this method.
Part 3: Transfer WhatsApp old iPhone to new iPhone using iCloud
The following are the steps to follow if you want to transfer WhatsApp messages from your old iPhone (iPhone XS/XR/X) to a new iPhone.
Step 1: Make sure that both of your iPhones are turned on and have an internet connection.
Step 2: On your old iPhone, open WhatsApp and tap on “Settings” > “Chat Settings” > “Backup Chats”.
Step 3: Tap on “Back Up Now”. This will create a backup of your WhatsApp messages on iCloud.
Step 4: On your new iPhone, open WhatsApp and enter your phone number.
Step 5: If you have an existing account on WhatsApp, it will ask you to verify your phone number. If not, it will prompt you to create a new account.
Step 6: After verification, WhatsApp will ask if you want to restore your messages from iCloud. Tap on “Restore”. This will restore all of your backed-up messages on your new iPhone.
Watch this video tutorial in order to transfer your old iPhone WhatsApp data to the new one.
Pros
- You can keep all your messages, photos, and videos.
- No need to install WhatsApp on the new device.
- The process is very simple and easy to follow.
Cons
- Backing up your WhatsApp chats, contacts, and photos on iCloud can be a little time-consuming.
- You need to have an iCloud account and enough storage space to store the backup.
- If you do not have access to Wi-Fi, you will not be able to back up your chats and contacts.
Final Words
WhatsApp is a very popular messaging app and it’s important to have a backup of your chats in case something happens to your phone. These three methods are the best ways to transfer WhatsApp data between devices. Tenorshare’s iCareFone Transfer is a great option because it allows you to also backup and restores other social media apps like Kik, Line, Viber, and WeChat. If you have any questions or problems with these methods, please leave a comment below.
