Transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone using Google Drive without PC

If you haven't switched over from Android to iPhone before, you might not know that transferring your WhatsApp chat can be a hassle. Since iPhones work on an entirely different operating system, Apple does not allow you to simply transfer your chat history, even if you have them backed up on WhatsApp. So how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone?

Don't worry, it's not impossible to retrieve your data on your new phone. There are plenty of different apps and solutions that can help you get the job done.

• Part 1 : Why Can't You Retrieve WhatsApp Chat History on iPhone?
• Part 2 : 3 Ways to Transfer WhatsApp Messages from Android to iPhone
  • Way 1: Use AnyTrans
  • Way 2: Using Google Drive
  • Way 3: Email the Chat History
• Part 3 :  Transfer WhatsApp Data from Android to iPhone using AirDroid
  
  
• Part 4 : Conclusion
• FAQs

Part 1: Why Can't You Retrieve WhatsApp Chat History on iPhone?

Before we dive into how you can transfer WhatsApp messages from android to iPhone, let's go over why you can't just log in to your WhatsApp and restore the backups. WhatsApp does not store your backup chat messages on its server. On iOS devices it uses iCloud and on Android devices, it uses Google Drive. This is why you can't access one from the other.

If you were to simply shift to a new Android phone from an Android phone or just shift between iOS devices, then simply set up your account (provided the number is still the same) would give you access to old chats.

WhatsApp routinely asks you if you want to back up your chat history if you don't already. If you read the notification carefully, you'll see that it saves your data to the linked Google Drive account.

So if you stay within the same operating system, and move to a new phone, the backup storage system can still work the same on both devices. So you can easily access your old messages on a new phone.

But since switching operating systems means that the storage system also changes, you can use your Google Drive backed up chat on a system that backs up its data to iCloud or iTunes. But this doesn't mean all hope is lost. There are still ways to retrieve your chat history.

Part 2: 3 Ways to Transfer WhatsApp Messages from Android to iPhone

Since Android phones use Google drive to back up your WhatsApp data, you need to know how to transfer WhatsApp messages from android to iPhone. The different encryption methods won't allow you to do it directly, but you can use different solutions to do this. Here are 3 different apps you can use.

Way 1: Use AnyTrans

AnyTrans is an amazing app that allows you to restore your entire WhatsApp history from your Android phone to your iPhone, provided you have it backed up regularly. This is the easiest way to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone free. Here's how.

Step 1: Download and Install AnyTrans on Your PCAnyTrans works like a bridge between your two phones that you can use to migrate your data. There's no need to install it on both your phones, instead just install the software on your computer or laptop for free! Then connect both your Android phone and iOS phone to the computer.Step 2: Start the TransferLaunch the AnyTrans app and then click on the Social Messages Manager option on the left sidebar. Then click on the WhatsApp to Device option to transfer your data. You will be asked to select your old phone and new phone. Once you have put that in, click on the Next button.

Step 3: Backup your WhatsAppThe app itself will give you instructions on what to do next. Go to your WhatsApp on your old phone and then press the Options icon on the top right corner and select Settings. Once you are on the Settings page, click on Chats. Then you should see an option called Chat Backup. Back up your chats to keep the data updated.

Step 4: Install Enhanced VersionThen the instructions will ask you to install the enhanced version of WhatsApp on your Android. Once you have done that, allow the app access to your phone storage. After that, you have to log in to your WhatsApp account again and click on the Restore button on the screen. This should restore the backup you made in the original app to the enhanced one.

Step 5: Transfer to iPhoneThen press Next on the AnyTrans screen and your data should begin to transfer to your iPhone; provided it's still connected to the PC. That's it. You're done!

Way 2: Using Google Drive

You can also use AnyTrans to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone free using Google Drive. It involves decrypting the messages and then transferring the data, but if that's what you want to do, here's how.

Step 1: Connect your iPhoneOpen the AnyTrans app and then connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. Then go to the Social Messages Manager option on the left sidebar.Step 2: Log in to your Google AccountOn the Social Messages Manager page, click on the Restore WhatsApp option and select Google Drive Backup. This will prompt you to log in to your Google account. Log in to the account that is connected to your WhatsApp on your old Android phone.

Step 3: View Backup HistoryOnce you have logged into your connected Google Account, you should be able to access your backup history. Choose the folder you want to retrieve and then select the Messages option. After that just follow the instructions on the screen and you will be able to decrypt your messages.

Step 4: Restore to iPhoneOnce you have permission to decrypt your messages, then the app will ask you if you want to restore these chats to your iPhone. Click yes and the messages will get transferred to your iPhone chat history.

Way 3: Email the Chat History

If you don't need your entire chat history on your new phone, but just a few special ones then you can just email the chat history of a single contact to your new phone. This way you will still have the messages, but they just won't be in the WhatsApp app. This is convenient for those of you who don't want to waste space storing old, meaningless chat histories.

Step 1: Go to SettingsGo to WhatsApp and then tap on the three dots on the top right. This should take you to Settings.

Step 2: Export ChatThen tap on the Chat option. On the Chat page, tap on the Chat History option and then Export Chat. This will allow you to select one conversation from your chat history.

Step 3: Email the ChatThen just press the Gmail/Email icon on the Share Sheet and then enter the email address of the recipient device. There you go. You'll now have a .txt file of your chat history.

Part 3: How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat from Android to iPhone using AirDroid?

If you do not want to move all of your chat histories to your new phone and you just need the photos or files you've shared, then you can simply use a file-sharing app like AirDroid Personal to transfer your files to your new phone.

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Whether it be pictures, videos, pdfs, or even your contacts list, you can use AirDroid to send them much more easily. Since there is a matter of encryption and decryption involved in transferring messages, it's a bit more complicated moving over the entire chat history.

With media, however, it's much easier. So think about it. If you don't need to keep a record of your chats, then there's no point in wasting storage space on your new phone. Just copy the photos and other important files with AirDroid.

Part 4: Conclusion

Retrieving your WhatsApp chat history isn't that easy when you're switching to a new operating system. But now you know how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone in three different ways! In case you just want to transfer the photos and media files, then using a file-sharing app like AirDroid is also a great option! Otherwise, AnyTrans works well.

FAQs

Do you need a PC to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone

Charudatta

Yes, you do need a PC if you want to transfer your entire chat history as WhatsApp texts on the app. However, if you just want one or a few chat histories with your contacts you can always export the chats and share them as .txt files.

Are there other apps to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone?

Charudatta

Yes, there are many different apps that you can use to do the same thing. AnyTrans is one of the best, but there's also WhatsAppTrans Box, WhatsAppTrans, PhoneTrans, etc.

Is there an official way to transfer your chat history from Android to iPhone?

Charudatta

No, unfortunately, there is still no official way to get your entire chat history when you're switching over to a new operating system like iOS. You have to use third-party apps if you want the best results.

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