Transfer WhatsApp Data from iPhone/Android to Android

We would like to share some WhatsApp transfer questions we collected.

“I’ve preordered the Motorola Edge+ and am finally gonna say goodbye to my iPhone. Was wondering if someone can recommend me the best way to transfer my WhatsApp chat histories/media from iPhone to android.”

“I have got a new Samsung Galaxy S23, but can’t seem to move my WhatsApp data from my old S8. Can someone tell me how to transfer WhatsApp to a new Android phone?”

If you encounter the similar situations above, don’t worry. “WhatsApp to Device” function can help you to transfer WhatsApp data from your iPhone or Android device to Android. Please refer to the detailed guide to make good use of DroidKit.

Compatibility of Computer System

Windows OS	From iPhone to Android: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista (64-bit)
	From Android to Android: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista (both 32-bit & 64-bit)
macOS	macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and above

Supported Device OS Version

Android	Android 5.0 and above
iOS	All iOS Devices with iOS Version 9 and above

Differences between Trial Version & Activated Version

Benefits	Trial Version	Activated Version
Transfer WhatsApp Data

Part 1. Transfer WhatsApp Data from iPhone to Android

Step 1. Download DroidKit on Your Computer.

Before you start transferring WhatsApp chats, get the tool downloaded on your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing DroidKit.

Step 2. Choose Data Manager Mode and Connect your Device.

Please launch DroidKit on your computer. Hover the mouse over Data Manager section and tab WhatsApp Manager function. 

Choose WhatsApp Manager Function

In next screen interface, please tab WhatsApp to Device mode.

Click WhatsApp to Device Mode

The screen below will display and request you to connect your devices. Your iPhone and Android need to be connected to the computer via USB cables.

Device Not Recognized Screen

Once your phones are detected, you will see the source and target device connected screen. Click Tranfer Now button.

Devices Connected

Step 3. Turn Off WhatsApp End-to-End Encrypted Backup Option.

After clicking the Transfer Now button, you will see the interface as below. If the End-to-end encrypted backup option is enabled, please open WhatsApp on your Android device – navigate to Chats > End-to-end encrypted backup > Turn Off > I lost my encryption key. Then, please click the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Turn Off End-to-End Encrypted Backup

Then, please continue to tap Turn Off > Done to disable the End-to-end encrypted backup option on your Android device. After configuring the settings, please click the Next button.

Continue to Disable End-to-End Encrypted Backup

Step 4. Manually Enable End-to-End Encrypted Backup Option.

After that, the interface below will display. Tap Chats > End-to-end encrypted backup > Turn On on your Android device to enable this option manually.

Enable End-to-end Encrypted Backup Manually

Then, please tap Use 64-digit encryption key instead > Generate your 64-digit key > Continue to create and save a 64-bit encryption key for backing up WhatsApp data on your device. After configuring the settings, please click the Next button.

Create and Save A 64-bit Encryption Key

Step 5. Start to Back Up WhatsApp Data on Your Android Device.

After you click the Next button, please tap I Saved My 64-digit Key > Create > Back up on your Android device. Then, click the Next button to start the process of backing up your WhatsApp data.

Click the Next Button

After that, DroidKit will start to transfer WhatsApp data to your device. The time to transfer WhatsApp varies based on the amount of messages. Please keep patient.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats

Step 6. Completed the Transferring Process.

Then, please follow the instructions on the screen to log in to the currently backed up WhatsApp account.

Log In the Currently Backed Up WhatsApp Account

If the transferring process completes, you will see the Transferred Successfully interface. To go back to the home interface, please click OK button.

WhatsApp Data Transferred

Part 2. Transfer WhatsApp Data from Android to Android

Step 1. Download DroidKit on Your Computer.

Before you start transferring WhatsApp chats, get the tool downloaded on your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing DroidKit.

Step 2. Choose Data Manager Mode and Connect your Device.

Please launch DroidKit on your computer. Hover the mouse over Data Manager section and tab WhatsApp Manager.

Choose WhatsApp Manager Function

In next screen, please tab WhatsApp to Device mode.

Click WhatsApp to Device Mode

The screen below will display and request you to connect your devices. Your two Android phones need to be connected to the computer via USB cables.

Device Not Recognized Screen

Once the phones are connected, you will see the screen interface below. Please Click Transfer Now icon.

Device Recognized Screen

Step 3. Turn Off WhatsApp End-to-End Encrypted Backup Option.

After clicking the Transfer Now button, you will see the interface as below. If the End-to-end encrypted backup option is enabled, please open WhatsApp on your Android device – navigate to Chats > End-to-end encrypted backup > Turn Off > I lost my encryption key. Then, please click the Next button to proceed to the next step.

Turn Off End-to-End Encrypted Backup

After that, please continue to tap Turn Off > Done to disable the End-to-end encrypted backup option on your Android device. After configuring the settings, please click the Next button again.

Continue to Disable End-to-End Encrypted Backup

Step 4. Manually Enable End-to-End Encrypted Backup Option.

Then, the interface below will display. Tap Chats > End-to-end encrypted backup > Turn On on your Android device to enable this option manually.

Enable End-to-end Encrypted Backup Manually

Please tap Use 64-digit encryption key instead > Generate your 64-digit key > Continue to create and save a 64-bit encryption key for backing up WhatsApp data on your device. After configuring the settings, please click the Next button.

Create and Save A 64-bit Encryption Key

Step 5. Start to Back Up WhatsApp Data on Your Android Device.

After you click the Next button, please tap I Saved My 64-digit Key > Create > Back up on your Android device. Then, click the Next button to start the process of backing up your WhatsApp data.

Click the Next Button

After that, DroidKit will start to transfer WhatsApp data to your device. The time to transfer WhatsApp varies based on the amount of messages. Please keep patient.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats

Step 6. Completed the Transferring Process.

Then, please follow the instructions on the screen to log in to the currently backed up WhatsApp account.

Log In the Currently Backed Up WhatsApp Account

If the transferring process completes, you will see the Transferred Successfully interface. To go back to the home interface, please click OK button.

WhatsApp Data Transferred