Android → iPhone

Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a reset

Set up your iPhone and only then realised WhatsApp didn’t come along? Plug both phones into your PC and WaMover moves the chats, no erase required.

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Apple’s Move to iOS app can bring WhatsApp across for free, but only while the iPhone is being set up for the first time. Once setup is finished, the only official route is to erase the iPhone and start over. WaMover moves the chats to an iPhone that’s already set up.

Why Move to iOS often isn’t an option

The official route uses Apple’s Move to iOS app on Android. During the iPhone’s first setup you choose Move data from Android, enter a code, and tick WhatsApp. It’s free, and when it works, it’s great. The requirements, per WhatsApp and Apple:

The iPhone must be new or factory reset. The option only appears during setup.
iOS 15.5 or later on the iPhone, Android 5 or later on the old phone.
The same phone number and the latest WhatsApp on both phones.
Both phones plugged in and on the same Wi-Fi network.

The problem is timing. Plenty of people set up the iPhone in the store, restore an iCloud backup from a work phone, or simply skip the step because they’re in a hurry. After that, the only way back to the Move to iOS screen is Erase All Content and Settings.

WaMover skips that trade-off: the iPhone keeps everything it already has, and the chats come across over USB through your computer.

Step by step

How to move WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with WaMover

1
Install WaMover on your Windows PC
Download WaMover from this page and run the installer. You need Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). The installer includes the Apple device drivers Windows needs to talk to your iPhone.
2
Plug in both phones
Connect the Android phone and the iPhone with their USB cables. Tap “Trust” on the iPhone and allow the USB connection on Android if asked.
3
Choose “Android to iPhone”
Select Android as the source and iPhone as the destination, then start the move.
4
Follow the prompts on each phone
WaMover tells you when to unlock a phone or confirm something. Keep both screens awake and the cables in until it says it’s done.
5
Open WhatsApp on the iPhone
Sign in with the same phone number. Your Android chats appear in WhatsApp on the iPhone.

Something not going to plan? The troubleshooting section covers the issues we see most often.

Before you plug in: a quick checklist

Update WhatsApp on both phones to the latest version.
Keep the same phone number. If you changed numbers, use WhatsApp’s Change Number feature on the Android phone first.
Unlock the iPhone and tap “Trust This Computer” when asked. If you tapped “Don’t Trust” by mistake, unplug and plug it back in.
Charge both phones above 50% and keep them plugged in.
Keep your Android phone until you’ve checked your important chats on the iPhone.

Questions about Android to iPhone

Can I use Move to iOS after my iPhone is set up?

No. Move to iOS only works during the iPhone’s initial setup. To use it later, you have to erase the iPhone. WaMover works without erasing it.

Can I restore my Google Drive WhatsApp backup on an iPhone?

No. WhatsApp backups on Google Drive can only be restored on Android, and iCloud backups only on iPhone. Moving between the two has to go phone to phone.

Why doesn’t WhatsApp show up in Move to iOS?

Usually because WhatsApp is out of date on one phone, the iPhone is already set up, or the phones are on different networks. Our step-by-step fix guide walks through each cause.

Does it work with the latest iPhone models?

WaMover is built for current iPhone models and iOS versions. Keep iOS up to date for the smoothest connection, and if your iPhone won’t connect, email support@gurubox.ai with the model and iOS version.