Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Without PC

Suppose you switched from Android to iPhone. You've already set up the iPhone and started using it. But you're still using WhatsApp on your Android. You would love to transfer and use your WhatsApp data on the new iOS device. However, the process will mostly require the use of a computer.

In that case, you want to know if there's a way to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without PC. That's what this guide is all about. Read on to learn how to migrate WhatsApp from Android to iOS.

Can You Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Without PC?

Yes, you can transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a PC. However, that can only be done indirectly due to the system incompatibility between Android and iOS. You have to rely on various workarounds, including third-party applications.

One reliable app that can transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a computer is Wondershare Mutsapper. You can also use Apple's Move to iOS app. If you want to avoid installing any apps, a few tricks are still discussed below. Continue reading.

How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Without PC

You can quickly transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a PC in many ways. Wondershare Mutsapper is one of the best ways. You can also transfer WhatsApp by linking the target phone as a companion device or using Apple's Move to iOS.

If you only wish to transfer a few chat histories, you can share them as email attachments. Find the detailed steps below.

Transfer WhatsApp Chat from Android to iPhone Without PC via Mutsapper

Mutsapper is a powerful WhatsApp toolkit. As mentioned, it's one of the best apps for transferring WhatsApp data between Android and iPhone.

What makes this app a great option is that it merges WhatsApp data without erasing old chat histories. It also supports the transfer of WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, and GB WhatsApp data.

Wondershare Mutsapper

Trasfer WhatsApp Messages and Contacts with 1-Click!

• • Merge WhatsApp data without erasing old data.
• • Support WhatsApp, GBWhatsApp, and WhatsApp Business data.
• • Transfer up to 10 types of data.
• • Transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone.

All you need for a fast and smooth transfer process is an OTG adapter cable to connect your phones. After that, follow these steps to transfer WhatsApp Android to iPhone without a PC:

1. Install Mutsapper on both phones.
2. Open the app on Android and choose the Android to iPhone feature.

   

3. Log in to your WhatsApp and then click Next.

   

4. Choose to connect your phones with a USB cable and authorize this method.

   

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and begin to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone.

   

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Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Without PC via Link a Device

WhatsApp allows you to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones simultaneously. Your primary phone can link up to four devices. You only need to log in to your primary phone every 14 days to keep the linked phones connected to your WhatsApp account.

You can link your iPhone to your Android primary phone and transfer WhatsApp data in real-time. Follow these steps:

1. Install WhatsApp on the iPhone (the companion phone).
2. Open WhatsApp and tap Agree and Continue.

   

3. Tap more, then choose Link as Companion Device. A QR code will appear.

   

4. Open WhatsApp on your primary phone (Android). Tap more options > Linked devices > Link a device.

   

5. Unlock your Android phone using biometric authentication or PIN/password. Scan the QR code on the iPhone companion phone to connect the two devices.

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Transfer WhatsApp Android to iPhone Without PC Using Move to iOS App

Besides Mutsapper and WhatsApp's Link a Device, you can also use Apple's Move to iOS app. It's an ideal option if you want to switch from Android to iPhone. The app will quickly transfer WhatsApp and other data, but you must first fulfill the following requirements:

• Update WhatsApp on your Android to the latest version.
• Install Move to iOS app on the Android phone
• Your iPhone must be factory new or reset to the factory settings.
• Both phones must be sufficiently charged or connected to a power source.
• Connect both iPhone and Android with the same WiFi.
• Use the same phone number for WhatsApp on both phones.

Now follow these steps to learn how to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone without a PC via Move to iOS:

1. Turn on the iPhone and begin the initial setup process. Follow the on-screen steps until you get to the Apps & Data screen. Here, select Move Data from Android.

   

2. Launch Move to iOS on your Android device and then click Continue.
3. Tap Continue on your iPhone and note the code that appears.
4. Enter the code on the Android phone.
5. Select WhatsApp and tap Continue.
6. WhatsApp will open on your Android to confirm the transfer. Click Start, then Next.
7. Wait for the transfer to conclude. After that, complete setting up the iPhone, then install WhatsApp. Sign in with the same phone number and you'll access your chats.

   

Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Free Without PC via Email

You can also transfer WhatsApp chat from Android to iPhone without a PC via Email. That involves using WhatsApp's built-in Export chat feature. You only need to send chats to your email address and then download the chats on your iPhone.

Follow the steps below for the detailed guide:

1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android phone.
2. Go to Settings > Chats > Chat history > Export chat.

   

3. Select what you wish to export, then choose either Without media or Include media.
4. Select Gmail and send the attachment to your own email address.

   

5. Open the same email on the iOS device and download the attachment.

Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with a New Phone Number

Transferring WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with a new phone number is also applicable when switching to a new phone. The method allows you to use the same WhatsApp account but with a different cell phone.

It's one of the easiest ways to transfer WhatsApp between two phones. Check out the steps below.

1. Launch WhatsApp on your Android device. Click the more (three-dot) button at the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Go to Settings > Account > Change Number.

   

3. Tap Next, then enter your old phone number. Type your new phone number and tap Next.

   

4. Tap Done to complete the process. You can toggle the Notify Contacts button to notify your WhatsApp contacts.

   

Conclusion

You can now transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a PC. You can choose to move the data in a few taps via Wondershare Mutsapper. Or you can link iPhone to Android as a companion device to transfer WhatsApp wirelessly in real-time.

Alternatively, you can use WhatsApp's Export chat feature to move one chat history at a time. You can even transfer the data using a new phone number.

Each method has its unique set of pros and cons. Some require that the iPhone be factory-new or reset to factory settings. Others allow you to transfer the data without resetting or losing existing chats. Choose the best option based on your data transfer needs.