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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 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)
Mac macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X 10.11

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

Choose WhatsApp Manager Function

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

Click 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

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

Devices Connected

1. If your Android device is not recognized, you can also refer to this page to fix the issue.

2. If your iPhone is not detected, you may try these troubleshooting steps to solve this problem.

Step 3. Configure Settings to Back up WhatsApp Data.

The WhatsApp chats on Android need to be backed up to Google Drive at for data safety. Please follow the instructions on app screen to complete the settings on your Android phone. Open WhatsApp on your Android device – tap 3 dots menu icon– Settings – Chats – Chat backup - select Only when I tab Backup for Back up to Google Drive and tab Back up. After configure the settings, please click Next.

Back up WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

Back up WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

The WhatsApp data on iPhone will be backed up automatically.

Back up WhatsApp Data on iPhone

Back up WhatsApp Data on iPhone

Backup encryption needs to be disabled in order to back up the chats on iPhone. If you enabled it, please refer to this guide to remove Encrypted iPhone Backup option.

Please log in to WhatsApp account on the target Android device and click the Continue button.

Log in WhatsApp Account

Log in WhatsApp Account

Please ensure WhatsApp app has been installed on your Android phone. If not, please download it from Google Play store.

A previous WhatsApp version will be installed on your Android phone. Please follow the instructions to give access permission. Click Continue on Android phone, and hit OK button on DroidKit app.

Give Access Permission

Give Access Permission

A reminder of the WhatsApp app version will appear on your Android phone, please keep the older version and click ok. Hit OK icon on app screen.

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

For data safety, the encrypted backup of the chats will be requested. Please enter password 1234 on your phone screen. Then, please click Back up my data button.

Back up WhatsApp Chats to Computer

Back up WhatsApp Chats to Computer

Once the data has been backed up, please enter password 1234 on phone screen to restore the backup to Android.

Restore Backup to Android

Restore Backup to Android

Step 4. Transfer Process Completed.

The chats will be transferred to Android phone. The transfer process will take some time. Please ensure that both devices are well-connected and keep the phone screens unlocked during the process.

Transfer WhatsApp chats

Transfer WhatsApp chats

Once the restoration is done, the screen below will pop out. Please go to your Android phone to check whether the WhatsApp transfer is successful. If so, please hit OK button. If not, please click Retry icon to restore the backup.

Check the Restoration

Check the Restoration

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

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

Choose WhatsApp Manager Function

In next screen, please tab WhatsApp to Device mode.

Click 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

Device Not Recognized Screen

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

Device Recognized Screen

Device Recognized Screen

If your Android device is not recognized, you can also refer to this page to fix the issue.

Step 3. Configure Settings to Back Up Data for Android Devices.

For data safety, the WhatsApp chats on both Android phones need to be backed up to Google Drive. Please follow the instructions on app screen to complete the settings on your Android phones. Open WhatsApp on your Android device – tap 3 dots menu icon– Settings – Chats – Chat backup - select Only when I tab Backup for Back up to Google Drive and tab Back up. After configure the settings, please click Next.

Back up WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

Back up WhatsApp Data to Google Drive

A previous WhatsApp version will be installed on your Android phone. Please follow the instructions to give access permission. Click Continue on Android phone, and hit OK button on DroidKit app.

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

A reminder of the WhatsApp app version will appear on your phone, please keep the current version and click OK. Hit OK icon on app screen.

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

Agree to Use Older WhatsApp App Version

For data safety, an encrypted backup of the chats will be requested. Please enter password 1234 on your phone screen. Then, please click “Back up my data” button.

Back up WhatsApp Chats to Computer

Back up WhatsApp Chats to Computer

The chats on the source device have been backed up on computer. Please log in to WhatsApp account on the target Android device and click the Continue button.

Log in WhatsApp Account

Log in WhatsApp Account

The same steps for the settings need to be completed on the target Android device. Please follow the instructions to give access permission>click OK to keep the older WhatsApp version> enter password 1234 to back up the chats. Once the data has been backed up, please enter password 1234 on phone screen to restore the backup to target Android.

Restore WhatsApp Chats

Restore WhatsApp Chats

Step 4. Transfer Process Completed.

After it has been done on your target Android phone. The chats will be transferred. The transfer process will take some time. Please ensure that both devices are well-connected and keep the phone screens unlocked during the process.

Transfer WhatsApp Chats

Transfer WhatsApp Chats

Once the restoration is done, the screen below will pop out. Please go to your target Android phone to check whether the WhatsApp transfer is successful. If so, please hit OK button. If not, please click Retry icon to restore the backup.

Check the Restoration

Check the Restoration

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

WhatsApp Data Transferred

If you still have questions after reading this guide, please refer to FAQs page to check more solutions. Or you can contact our Support Team to get further help. We are here to help you!