Background: Buying a new phone is an exciting moment, but transferring WhatsApp data from an old phone to a new phone seems busy. Things get more complicated when you need to switch accounts from one OS to another iOS, i.e. Android to iPhone or vice versa. In this article, we will introduce a smart and automatic tool to transfer WhatsApp to a new phone with any operating system. Whether you want to switch to the same or a different system, this detailed guide contains all the possible ways.
First, we will discuss the easiest and most efficient way to transfer WhatsApp to a new phone with a different system. The tools we recommend don’t even require you to reset your device. This is a tremendous advantage that is not available with other common methods.
Part 1: Transfer WhatsApp to a new phone (Different System)
If you’re switching from Android to iPhone, you can’t just use your Google account to get your data on the new phone. The same goes for switching from iOS to Android, as iCloud accounts will not be supported on Android smartphones.
Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer is a fully automatic tool to transfer WhatsApp data from one device to another with the same or different operating system. Apart from smooth data transfer, there are certain features like merging new and old messages and transferring WhatsApp data without factory reset, which makes this tool unique. We will look at two different scenarios for data transfer to devices with different systems.
Method 1: How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone (Without Factory Reset)
Have you recently bought a new iPhone 15? Are you worried about how to migrate WhatsApp to a new phone? Using Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer will make this process easier. Without a factory reset, here are simple steps to move WhatsApp to a new cellphone, Android to iPhone.
Step 1: Download and Install Tool
Download iCareFone Transfer on the computer, and after installation, connect the Android device and iPhone to the computer.
Step 2: Make WhatsApp Backup on Android Phone
Go to the source device and enable WhatsApp data. Once the backup is complete, click the continue button. You will receive all on-screen instructions for creating a backup on the source device.
Step 3: Verify WhatsApp Account
You need to verify the active WhatsApp account on the source or Android phone by entering the phone number. All instructions are available on the screen for the process.
Step 4: Transfer Data to iPhone
After verifying your account, select the file types you want to transfer.
Step 5: Restore WhatsApp Data to iPhone
Log in to your WhatsApp account on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are already logged in, select the login button and continue. The selected files will be transferred to your iPhone in a few moments, and the WhatsApp account on your iPhone will be ready to use.
Method 2: How to Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android
iCareFone Transfer can also easily transfer WhatsApp data from iPhone to Android. The overall process of installing the tool is the same as described in the section above. Here are the exact steps for you to follow.
Step 1: Installation Process
Download and install the iCareFone Transfer tool on your PC/Mac and connect the source and target phones to your laptop. Select the iPhone to Android data transfer option.
Step 2: Continue with WhatsApp Data Transfer
Once the device is successfully connected, click the Transfer button and confirm the action. You will be asked to verify your account by asking for a number and then a security code. All WhatsApp data on your Android or target phone will be overwritten. This backup process will take a few moments.
Step 3: WhatsApp Data Transfer Successful
After the verification process is successful, you can select the type of files you want to transfer and then wait a few moments until the data is transferred to your new Android phone from iOS.
Part 2: Transfer WhatsApp to a new phone (Same System)
When you need to transfer WhatsApp messages to a new phone with the same operating system, there are several manual methods available. You can use these methods if you want to transfer WhatsApp from Android to Android or iPhone to iPhone.
Method 1: Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone/Android to Android via WhatsApp Official
WhatsApp has an official method to transfer messages from an old device to a new device. Here are the official methods for both devices with the same operating system.
For Android to Android
- Download the WhatsApp app on the new phone and enter your number to verify the account.
- Select the “Transfer from old device” option after searching for the backup
- Click Start, and a QR code will appear after you allow permission
- Scan the new phone’s QR code with the old phone’s camera and confirm the action
- Leave the WhatsApp application open and wait a few moments until the process is complete
For iPhone to iPhone
- Open WhatsApp on the new iPhone and verify the number
- Select Transfer chat history to iPhone and go ahead and scan the QR code with your old phone.
- Accept local network permissions and let the transfer complete, and your data will be transferred to the new iPhone in a few moments.
Way 2: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to Android via Chat backup
If you have backed up WhatsApp on your source Android device, transferring WhatsApp chats from Android to Android is quite easy. Here are the simple steps for this method.
- Open WhatsApp on your source Android phone, select >> settings >> chats >> chat backup >> click the backup button
- Download WhatsApp on the new Android phone, use the number to log in, and select the backup restore option. The backup will start restoring data, and your new WhatsApp account will be ready in a few moments.
Method 3: Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone via iCloud
So, if you want to transfer WhatsApp chats from your old iPhone to your new iPhone, there is an official method available. This process will overwrite the existing data on the target device though.
- Open WhatsApp on the source phone, select settings >> chat settings >> backup now.
- Install WhatsApp on the target phone and log in via your old number
- Select the “Restore Chat History” option and wait a few moments, and the new iPhone will be ready.
Closing
There are different methods available for different scenarios. The manual method is not only complicated but also has different limitations and challenges. This can only be done when you need to transfer data between devices with the same operating system.
