Transferring WhatsApp to Android has become essential during phone upgrades since conversations now hold personal and financial information. If you are not a tech enthusiast, the process is complicated. Any improper action may lead to information loss. If you are a heavy WhatsApp user and don't want to lose data, you'd better read our guide, pick an appropriate method, and follow the steps to complete the job.

Part 1: How to Move WhatsApp from Android to Android

One easy way to move WhatsApp from Android to Android is the built-in backup feature. It enables you to transfer all chats and media attachments to your new Android device at one time.

Requirements

1. A Google account.

2. Enough Google Drive storage.

3. A Wi-Fi network.

4. The same phone number.

5. A physical SIM card or eSIM.

Step 1. Run WhatsApp on your old phone.

Step 2. Go to the Settings tab at the bottom.

Step 3. Choose Chats, and tap Chat Backup.

Step 4. If you haven't added your Google account, associate it to enable cloud storage for backup.

Step 5. Next, tap the Back up button to begin backing up WhatsApp immediately.

Step 6. When it is done, switch to your new Android phone.

Step 7. Set it up following the onscreen instructions. Take out the SIM card from the old device and insert it into the new phone.

Step 8. Add the same Google account to your new device.

Step 9. Then, install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.

Step 10. Open it and tap Agree and continue.

Step 11. Enter the same phone number and tap Next.

Step 12. Tap Restore to migrate WhatsApp from Android to Android once a backup is detected.

Part 2: How to Export WhatsApp from iPhone to Android

It was complicated to export WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android in the past. Nevertheless, WhatsApp released a new feature in 2025, Move Chats to Android. This feature enables you to move all chats and media files to your new Android phone so that you don't need to back up your iPhone.

Requirements

1. iOS 12.5 or later.

2. Android 12 or later.

3. USB-C to Lightning cable.

4. The same phone number.

5. The latest version of WhatsApp.

Step 1. Power on your phone and follow the onscreen prompts to set it up.

Step 2. Make sure to connect to Wi-Fi.

Step 3. Once the Copy apps and data screen appears, link your iPhone and Android with the USB-C to Lightning cable.

Step 4. Check Apps and ensure WhatsApp is included.

Step 5. Switch to your iPhone and open WhatsApp.

Step 6. Go to the Settings tab, choose Chats, and tap Move Chats to Android.

Step 7. Tap Start to begin importing WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android, including chats, photos, videos, emojis, and voice messages.

Step 8. When it is done, continue setting up your new phone.

Step 9. Then, open WhatsApp and log in with the same phone number.

Note: If you are using an old version of iOS, you have to transfer WhatsApp messages to Android via email.

Part 3: Ultimate Way to Transfer WhatsApp Images to a New Android

Apeaksoft MobieTrans is a simple way to transfer WhatsApp images to a new Android from an iPhone or another Android device. It simplifies the workflow of data migration between Android and iOS due to the user-friendly design.

How to Transfer WhatsApp Images to a New Android Device

Step 1. Link your phones

Run the WhatsApp image transferring software once you install it on your computer. Connect both your iPhone and Android phone to your computer with compatible USB cables. Make sure to trust this computer when prompted. Then, the software will detect your devices.

Step 2. Preview WhatsApp images

Choose the old device from the top option. Go to the Photos tab and view all WhatsApp images. To transfer WhatsApp videos, view them in the Videos tab.

Step 3. Transfer WhatsApp media to Android

Select all photos and videos you want to move, click the Phone button on the top menu bar, and choose your new Android device.

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