How to Transfer WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business from Android to iOS?

Before you start to transfer WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business from Android to iOS, it’s important to know that a USB OTG cable is needed, through which you can transfer data between two devices. We'll show you how to do it using WhatsApp as an example.

Step 1: Download and Install the iCareFone Transfer App

Go to Google Play and search for the iCareFone Transfer App. Download and install it.

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Step 2: Choose the Transfer Option

Choose "Transfer WhatsApp Data" and then tap "Android to iOS," from the pop-up windows.

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Step 3: Verify your Account

Now, authorize iCareFone Transfer to access the backup folder and choose the latest backup.

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To ensure your WhatsApp data’s security, please use the 64-digit key encryption to verify the WhatsApp account that is used to create the backup.

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Select identify the key image automatically, and allow to use the screenshot that you took. Confirm the 64-digit key is correct, and click Start analyzing.

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Step 4: Select WhatsApp Data

Now, you can see that various data types have been listed below. Just make sure to select all the files you need to transfer.

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Step 5: Convert WhatsApp Backup

In the following step, this app starts to extract the backup within minutes and please wait for a while.

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Step 6: Transfer WhatsApp Backup

Before you transfer WhatsApp backup, please go to the iOS device to open Settings > iCloud account > Find My, and then disable Find My iPhone.

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Ensure that WhatsApp is logged in on the target device before the transfer starts.

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Step 7: Connect Devices Using USB-C or OTG Cable

Connect the Android and iOS devices using a USB-C or OTG cable, and tap OK to allow the application to be accessed.

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You also need to download the WhatsApp app on your iPhone after connecting both devices.

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Step 8: WhatsApp Backup Transfer Completed

Please make sure your device is fully charged. After the data transmission is done, please uninstall WhatsApp on the target device and reinstall WhatsApp to view the transferred data.

Note: Your iOS device will restart after the WhatsApp backup is transferred.

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Login to your account and all previous WhatsApp data on your Android phone will be restored to your iPhone without resetting.

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Tranfer is completed. Then, you can check the backup transfer history.