How to transfer Whatsapp from iOS to Samsung – Guide
WhatsApp is planning to ease the transition from iOS with new features for Android devices. This is a step up of the current situation where users need to abandon their chat history when switching to another operating system.
To transfer WhatsApp chat history from your iPhone to your new Samsung phone, you need to turn on your Samsung device and connect to iPhone with a cable when prompted. Then follow the Samsung Smart Switch instructions and scan the QR code displayed on the screen when prompted. Then tap Start on your iPhone, wait for the process to complete and continue with the setup up your new samsung phone.When the home screen appears, open WhatsApp, log in with the same number on your old device, and when prompted, tap to complete the process. Finally, complete the activation of your new device and check the WhatsApp chat on your new phone!
Users migrating from iPhone to Samsung Android devices can transfer account information, profile photos, personal chats, group chats, chat history, media and settings, but not call history or names.
Samsung Galaxy devices must be reset to factory defaults or returned to the factory settings in order to allow for migration of WhatsApp messages.
WhatsApp is planning to migrate its user base to a new platform, called Android and iPhone, which requires a USB-C cable for connecting devices.
After migration, your iPhone will keep your chat history until you uninstall WhatsApp or clear the history yourself.
To use the WhatsApp feature on a Samsung smartphone running version 3.7.22.1 or later with the Samsung SmartSwitch app and running Android 10 or later, you must have an old iPhone device and a new Samsung phone with WhatsApp Android 2.21.160.17 or later installed.
Final note
If you’re looking to move your WhatsApp account from an iPhone to a Samsung device, this guide will help. ..
