Last year, WhatsApp began transferring chats from iPhones to Android phones, beginning with Samsung phones. All Android 12 phones ultimately got the feature.
Now, the social media is putting it to the test the other way around, allowing you to transfer chats from Android to iOS devices. Today is the first day of public beta testing for the feature.
If you want to transfer WhatsApp conversations between an Android phone and an iPhone, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Android 5 (Lollipop) or later, WhatsApp (Android) 2.22.7.74 or later
- iOS 15.5, WhatsApp (iOS) 2.22.10.70 or later
- Same phone number as the old phone
- Possible only during the initial setup of the iPhone
Apple's Move to iOS software is used to complete the transfer, and both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi hotspots work too). The phones must also be connected to a power source.
It's worth noting that following the transfer, the data on the Android phone will not be automatically deleted, but you can do it manually. There will be no transmission of WhatsApp call history or peer-to-peer payment messages.
However, you should keep in mind that the function is currently in the testing phase, so it won't be available to the general public for a while until its officially launched.