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4 Ways to Transfer WhatsApp Chats to New iPhone

Axel Nash

Written By Axel Nash |

The latest iPhones are arguably the coolest mobile phones around. They boast high-quality displays, the newest security technologies, super-fast refresh rates, and much more. Naturally, therefore, most people would jump at a chance to trade their old phones for a brand-new iPhone.

But there's a problem; you'll have to transfer all your old data to a new phone or risk starting all over again. For example, new iPhone users might want to transfer WhatsApp chat from Android to iPhone or iPhone to iPhone. And that's precisely what this no-nonsense guide is all about.

Part 1: Suggested way to transfer WhatsApp chat to iPhone quickly and easily

Let's kick off today's post with the simplest, fastest, and most professional way to transfer WhatsApp chat from iPhone to iPhone or iPhone to Android. With MobileTrans, you can quickly transfer and backup WhatsApp chats on iPhone or Android via simple steps. This computer program can backup all WhatsApp data like starred messages, status updates, group messages, videos, and any WhatsApp data you may have. And apart from WhatsApp, you can also backup data on iPhone apps like Wechat, Viber, LINE, and Kik.

Key features:

  • Transfer WhatsApp data like text messages, videos, audio, stickers, etc.
  • Directly backup WhatsApp data on iOS and Android devices.
  • Backup data on other iPhone social media apps like Viber, LINE, WeChat, and Kik.
  • Recover all accidentally deleted data from your WhatsApp.
  • Runs smoothly macOS 10.15 and Windows 10.

Here is how to transfer WhatsApp chat from iPhone to iPhone or Android to iPhone:

Step 1. Launch Wondershare MobileTrans on Windows PC and connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable.

Step 2. Tap the Backup & Restore tab on the home page and then click Backup app data. You'll immediately see a pop-up window with multiple app selections to make. In that case, choose WhatsApp.

open Backup & Restore on MobileTrans

Step 3. Follow the provided instructions to allow USB debugging on your connected phone. For instance, click Settings> Additional Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging if you're using Android.

enable USB debugging on your phone

Step 4. Now choose your phone's name under the Source menu before clicking Start to transfer WhatsApp data from phone to PC.

backup WhatsApp on PC

Step 5. After transferring WhatsApp chats to your PC, press Restore and then choose the destination device. Of course, this should be your new iPhone. Lastly, click Start to begin the backup process. It's that easy!

restore WhatsApp on a new phone

Part 2: Use iCloud Backup to transfer WhatsApp chats

The good thing about WhatsApp is that users can directly backup chats on iPhone via iCloud. Simply link your iCloud account and use it to save all your WhatsApp chats seamlessly. You can even set up automated backups if you're the forgetful type. So, let's cut to the chase and see how to transfer WhatsApp chat from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud backup:

Step 1. Launch iPhone WhatsApp and then hit Settings at the bottom-right corner.

Step 2. Click Chats and then hit Chat Backup.

Step 3. Tap Back Up Now to begin saving your WhatsApp messages on iCloud. You can even enable the Include Videos toggle to backup videos.

Step 4. As said initially, you can also backup WhatsApp chats automatically. To do that, click the Auto Backup button above Include Videos and then choose Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.

Step 5. Now install and run WhatsApp Messenger on your new iPhone. Then, verify your old phone number and iCloud ID.

Step 6. Lastly, press Restore Chat History to restore your backed-up WhatsApp data on the new phone.

Pros:

  • Native iPhone WhatsApp backup method.
  • Quick and simple to understand.

Cons:

  • Users can't back up and restore WhatsApp messages from Android.
  • Slow with significant files like videos and audio.

Part 3. Export WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone

Another easy way to transfer WhatsApp chats is by exporting them to email. This method is self-explanatory, as the steps below will confirm. However, users can only export a single message at a go. What's worse, you can't restore the chats on a new phone. Nonetheless, here are the steps:

Step 1. Open WhatsApp and tap the conversation you wish to share.

Step 2. Click the Ellipsis icon and then tap More.

Step 3. Tap Export chat and then decide whether to export with media or not.

Export WhatsApp chat to email

Step 4. Choose Gmail and export the WhatsApp chat to your new phone. You can even export to Skype, Yahoo Mail, OneDrive, etc.

Pros:

  • Fast and straightforward to understand.
  • Include WhatsApp media.

Cons:

  • Users can't transfer multiple WhatsApp chats concurrently.
  • You can't restore the exported messages because they come in a document file.

Part 4: Transfer WhatsApp data from iPhone to iPhone via iTunes

iTunes is widely considered the "Swiss Army Knife" of the Apple ecosystem. This desktop program can download and purchase songs, organize media libraries, convert audio files, and so on. But even more interestingly, iTunes can back up your WhatsApp data from an old iPhone to a new one. Want to know how? Follow me!

Step 1. Connect your old iPhone to your computer with a lightning cable and open iTunes.

Step 2. Choose your phone's name on the left pane and then tap Summary.

backup WhatsApp chats on iPhone with iCloud

Step 3. Navigate to the Backups section and click Back Up Now. iTunes will immediately start backing up all your phone's data, including your precious WhatsApp chats.

Step 4. After the backup process is successful, disconnect the old iPhone and connect the new iPhone.

Step 5. Now choose your new phone's name on iTunes, tap Summary, and click Restore Backup.

Pros:

  • Free, open-source iPhone WhatsApp backup method.
  • Transfer WhatsApp chats to iPhone in bulk.

Cons:

  • This method can be intimidating to beginners.
  • You can't transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone and vice versa.

The sup up

These methods should help you transfer WhatsApp chats to the iPhone quickly and easily. But as you can see, some solutions have inconveniencing limitations. For instance, you can't restore the email exported WhatsApp chats on iPhone. In addition, iTunes and iCloud don't support transferring from Android to iPhone. So, I suggest using third-party software like MobileTrans for the best results. Just note that this professional software is a paid program.

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Axel Nash

Axel Nash

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