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hello, ts there a way to transfer my whatsapp chats on Android to my new iPhone 5S? I have the whatsapp messages backed up on my computer. Thanks.

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This thread pre-dates an important change: WhatsApp now supports an official Android→iPhone migration. The transfer must be started with Apple’s Move to iOS app during the iPhone setup (the iPhone must be new or erased), where you select WhatsApp on the Android side, let the app prepare the encrypted package, then finish setup and install WhatsApp on the iPhone to import your chats and media. (support.apple.com)

Key requirements and limits to keep in mind: both phones should be updated to supported OS versions, on the same network, and plugged into power; the same phone number is required. The migration moves account info, individual and group chats, media and settings, but not call history or certain Channel/payment items; Google Drive backups cannot be restored to iPhone (cloud backups are platform‑specific). If your only copy is a local Android backup saved to a computer, the official Move to iOS process won’t read that file directly — it’s either the Move to iOS path or a third‑party desktop tool/export for a read‑only archive. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

Practical checklist and troubleshooting: update WhatsApp and OS on both phones, install Move to iOS on Android, ensure plenty of free space on the iPhone, keep both devices unlocked and powered, join the temporary Wi‑Fi network the iPhone creates, then choose WhatsApp when the transfer options appear. If the iPhone is already set up you must erase it to use this method. If the transfer stalls, try transferring only WhatsApp, disable battery/network optimizers on Android, free iPhone storage, reinstall Move to iOS, and retry; contact Apple/WhatsApp support if it repeatedly fails. As a fallback export important chats by email (view‑only). Use third‑party paid tools only as a last resort and after backing up everything — they carry cost and privacy risks. (lifewire.com)

Notes on earlier replies: was right that cross‑OS moves were once difficult; ’s pointer to third‑party utilities is still relevant but needs caution; ’s email export remains a valid, view‑only fallback; and ’s practice of making a local copy first is good practice before trying any migration.

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Member Avatar for Rik_

I very much doubt it. They are 2 completely different operating systems.

Member Avatar for Mjendo

There is a utility called Backuptrans Android WhatsApp to iPhone Transfer may help. You can try it.

Member Avatar for Alex_23

Email conversation from source and download it on the destination.

Member Avatar for Morganstevens

When my Iphone freezes I am not able to do anything. Even I cant remove battery.

Member Avatar for Cracaca

When I have this need I will transfer all my Android data to computer first.

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