How Do I Restore My WhatsApp Backup From Android to iPhone?

If you are switching from an Android device to an iPhone, you need to know how to transfer your WhatsApp backups from one phone to the other. This is a common issue for those who switch phones and want to keep their WhatsApp conversation history intact. Fortunately, there are several ways you can transfer WhatsApp backups from Android to iPhone.

The easiest way to restore a WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone is by using Google Drive. Google Drive helps back up your WhatsApp messages, photos, videos, and more. All you have to do is log into the same Google Account on both devices and then follow the steps below:

  • On your Android device, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Back Up.
  • On your iPhone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Restore.
  • Select Google Drive, enter your Google Account information, and then click Restore.

Your WhatsApp backup will then be transferred over from the Android device and restored on the iPhone.

Another way you can restore a WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone is via iCloud. This method requires that both devices have enough space in iCloud Drive for the backup file.

To use this method, follow these steps:

  • On your Android device, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Back Up.
  • Turn on iCloud Drive, if it’s not already enabled, by going into Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive.
  • Turn on Backup, if it’s not already enabled, by going into Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud.
  • Turn on Back Up Now, if it’s not already enabled, by going into Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud Backup.
  • Activate Automatic Downloads, if it’s not already enabled, by going into Settings > iTunes & App Store.
  • ]Sign out of both devices. Then sign back in with the same Apple ID on both devices.
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  • On your iPhone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Restore.
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  • [Select iCloud], enter your Apple ID information, and then click Restore.
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[Your]WhatsApp backup will then be transferred over from the Android device and restored on the iPhone.

[Conclusion]: Restoring a WhatsApp backup from an Android device to an iPhone is relatively straightforward when you use either Google Drive or iCloud. Both methods require that you have enough space in either Google Drive or iCloud for the backup file. Once completed, all of your chat history will be transferred over onto your new phone so that you can pick up right where you left off!