WhatsApp enables users to transfer WhatsApp history from an iPhone to a Pixel or other Android 12 device

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging platforms worldwide. The Facebook-owned messaging platform has managed to accumulate millions of followers over the years thanks to its innovative features. The app has faced some backlash in the past however it was able to retain its users by adding a slew of features.

While WhatsApp is an excellent way to communicate with your loved ones there is one major issue that the company has not addressed until recently. WhatsApp users faced major issues while changing from iPhone to Android or vice versa. All of the chats and history could not be transferred across platforms until now.

Transfer WhatsApp History Across Platforms

Google made it possible to transfer old WhatsApp messages from iPhones to Samsung Galaxy handsets back in August. The option to transfer your WhatsApp history to Pixel and other Android 12 phones is now available.

“When transferring from an iPhone,” the Android team writes, “some sorts of data were hard to move across.” “We worked closely” with the Facebook-owned messaging service to “make it easy to migrate from iPhone to Android and carry your WhatsApp history with you,” according to Google.

According to the officials, all you need to get started is a USB-C to Lightning connector. Simply connect your phones and scan a QR code on your iPhone to activate WhatsApp and transfer all of your chats, media, and more to your new Android smartphone when requested when setting up your new Android device.

You may also go to WhatsApp for iOS > Settings > Chats > Move Chats to Android to do so. This includes text messages, photographs, and voice communications, with the two tech giants ensuring that “you don’t get new messages on the old device while the transfer is in progress.”

The companies assure users that this process is completely secure and both tech behemoths have worked together to ensure that your data is protected throughout the transfer process.

Summing Up

Samsung phones running Android 10 and newer were the first to get this feature. Transferring WhatsApp chat history is now enabled on all Pixel devices, and “will be available on future smartphones that arrive with Android 12.” The new OS also improves data transmission from iOS. This includes matching and installing the identical iOS applications from Google Play automatically.