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WhatsApp to Let iOS Users Transfer History to Some Android Phones

It's unclear if this will work for Android devices not made by Samsung

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 11, 2021 04:11PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming WhatsApp is finally going to let users transfer their chat history from iOS to their Android device, though it hasn't specified whether or not this is limited to Samsung hardware. According to The Verge, the announcement that iOS users will be able to transfer their chat history to the new Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 was made during Wednesday's Samsung Unpacked Online presentation. It previously was possible to create backups of your chat history, and even restore those backups to a new device, but not across different operating systems. Transferring your chat history requires a physical transfer over a Lightning to USB-C cable, not over an internet or Bluetooth connection. The Verge also points out that, if you have backups on Android and iOS, you won't be able to combine both histories into one. If you want to make the transfer, you'll have to overwrite your Android backups with your iOS history instead. Another caveat is that the transfer is only functional for moving your iOS history over to Samsung's new foldable smartphones (the Galaxy Z flip 3 and Z Fold 3). Transfers to other Samsung devices that run Android 10 and newer also will be possible in the near future, though. WhatsApp Whether or not you'll be able to transfer to a non-Samsung Android device hasn't been made clear yet. It also hasn't been made clear if the process will work the other way, transferring your chat history from Android to iOS. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Google Adds 10 New Features to Messages, Including Reminders Support and More Samsung Z Fold 4: News, Rumors, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp Samsung Z Flip 4: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs How to Watch Samsung Unpacked Online (2022) How to Restore WhatsApp Messages Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact Galaxy Z Fold 3: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone How to Transfer Your Contacts From Android to iPhone How to Back Up Your Android Phone to a PC Google Pixel Fold: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Delete a WhatsApp Group How to Find Your Facebook Messenger History Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies