WhatsApp improves the ability to transfer data between mobile phones with different operating systems. Photo: EFE
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a long-awaited WhatsApp feature that goes beyond his messaging and video calling service. On this occasion, the CEO of Meta revealed through a post on Facebook that it will be possible Easily transfer chats from Android phones to Apple iOS.
“We’re adding the ability to securely switch between phones and transfer yours to WhatsApp chats, photos, videos and voice messages between Android and iPhone, while maintaining end-to-end encryption. This is one of the most requested features by users. We launched the ability to switch from iPhone -> Android last year and now we are adding Android -> iPhone as well, “said Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta.
The beta has already started rolling out, but it will take about a week to reach all users around the world.
What do you need to migrate your WhatsApp from Android to iPhone
IPhones need the Switch to iOS app to receive migrated data from your old Android phone.
Anyone thinking of switching from an Android phone to an iPhone can transfer account information, profile picture, individual and group chats, chat history, media files and settings. That yes, the the call history and display name will be the only data not migrated.
To begin the process, the source phone must have Android OS Lollipop, SDK 21 or later installed on the Android device or Android 5 or later. On the iPhone, meanwhile, you need to have the iOS 15.5 or later operating system installed on the iPhone.
You must also have the app Switch to iOS installed on the android phone.
From the messaging service, they recommend having the version of WhatsApp for iOS 2.22.10.70 or later installed on the new phone and WhatsApp for Android 2.22.7.74 or later on the old one.
Obviously the new device must have the same phone number used on the old one.
Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or you need to connect the Android device to the iPhone Wi-Fi hotspot.
To connect with the Switch to iOS app and migrate data from your Android phone, your iPhone must be new from the factory or do a factory reset.
Step by step, how to migrate your WhatsApp from Android to iPhone
The app version Switch to iOS for Android.
In principle, as explained above, it is necessary to enter the question Switch to iOS on your Android phone and follow the onscreen instructions.
A code will then be displayed on the iPhone. If necessary, enter the code on the Android phone.
On the Transfer Data screen, select WhatsApp.
Tap “Start” on the Android phone and wait for WhatsApp to prepare the data for export. When this process is complete, you will be logged out of the Android phone.
By pressing “Next” you will be able to return to the Switch to iOS app and continue to transfer data from the Android phone to the iPhone until the process is complete.
After installing the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store, all you have to do is log in with the same phone number used on your old device.
Once your account activation is complete on your new device, you will be able to see all your WhatsApp chats on iPhone just like on your old Android.
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Source: Clarin
