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How To Transfer Your WhatsApp Messages From iPhone To Android?

Getting a new device can be exciting. However, when it comes to switching to a different platform, it is quite a pesky affair, especially when you are switching from iPhone to Android. You can get photos, emails and videos but when it comes application data such as WhatsApp messages, the hope runs thin. Most of us wouldn’t want to lose WhatsApp messages, there could be different reasons for the same. If you want to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android,  you need to go through fire and water.

Doing it manually is not an option, due to understandable platform differences. Though don’t lose hope yet, you can still do it by using a third-party product. There are a lot of tools available which allows you to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android.

Well, our aim is to save you from the stressful job of choosing an apt app and getting things done! In this post, we will guide you to get your WhatsApp messages from iPhone to Android using Wazzapmigrator.

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Steps To Transfer WhatsApp From iPhone To Android

1. Create a Backup Of iPhone

Before starting the process, we need to create a backup of your iPhone. Make sure you don’t encrypt the backup.

Note: Choose this Computer to save the backup You can also transfer the apps to your iTunes app if you want.

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2.  Get A Backup Viewer

As the backup is created, you need to get a backup viewer. One of such apps available is iBackup Viewer, which is available in both free and pro versions.

Note: It will have the same lock screen wallpaper as your iPhone. You can also see the iPhone’s name beneath the image.

Note: This file consists of the WhatsApp chats from your iPhone.

Additional Steps: If you want to save media files received via WhatsApp, then follow these steps, or else you can move to the next step.

Once you have the file chatstorage.sqlite and content of Media folder on your computer, disconnect your iPhone.

iPhone’s work is done.

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3. Transfer Your Copied chatstorage.sqlite file and Media Folder To Android

As you have got your hands on your WhatsApp chat and media from iPhone, now you need your Android phone to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android.

Note: You need to make sure you have USB debugging on and choose transfer file option which is MTP(Media Transfer Protocol), USB storage or Mount USB mode.

Once done, disconnect your Android phone from the computer.

4. Install Wazzap Migrator App & Get Your WhatsApp Messages & Media

Wazzap Migrator app is the best app to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android. It is a paid application. You can get it from Google Play Store. During the process, it will install the WhatsApp older version (2.18.248) which allows you to use the local backup files. Make sure you uninstall WhatsApp from your Android phone before purchasing and installing Wazzapp Migrator. All your old WhatsApp messages will be removed from the Android Phone after porting your iPhone WhatsApp messages as at the time of writing this blog, no app supports merging WhatsApp messages from two phones.

Note: The app provides a tutorial, you can either watch or skip it.

Note: You might get a prompt for auto search. Click Ok and then you don’t need to navigate to  chatstorage.sqlite

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Note:  You should get folders with names like “*phonenumber*@s.whatsapp.net

Once completed, now you have a local backup file of WhatsApp messages and media on your Android phone. Do you remember earlier till 2.18.248 version of WhatsApp, it used to search for local backup on your phone? However, now it is not the case.

After this step, you will get this WhatsApp screen

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5. Get Your WhatsApp Messages & Media Files On Your Android

Before moving further, you need to unlink your WhatsApp backup from Google Drive, in case you have ever set up an Android device in past, to complete the process uninterrupted otherwise, move forward.

Note: This step needs to be done on your computer.

For that, go to Google Drive-> Settings-> Manage Apps-> WhatsApp Messenger->Options-> Disconnect Drive

So, this is a bit long process but the most efficient way to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android.

If you have switched from iPhone to Android recently, then along with your data, don’t forget to take your WhatsApp chat and media with you by using Wazzap Migrator.

Stuck anywhere during the process? You can mention your queries in the comments section and we will help you to transfer WhatsApp messages from iPhone and Android.

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