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How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without Factory Reset

The prerequisites for transferring WhatsApp from an Android device to an iPhone are a new iPhone that hasn't been activated or one that has been factory reset. But as we all know, a factory reset will erase all the information on your Android phone. It is daunting, isn't it? So, is there any way to help you transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a factory reset? You can get answers in this article.

Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without Factory Reset

Part 1. Learn 4 Methods to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Without Factory Reset

Method 1. Move WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone Using WhatsSync

WhatsSync is a powerful third-party program that helps you transfer all WhatsApp chat data between Android and iOS devices. This dedicated WhatsApp data transfer tool allows you to move or copy WhatsApp conversations, chats, documents, and various attachments from an Android phone to an iPhone and from an iPhone to an Android device easily.

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Below are the detailed steps on how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a factory reset using WhatsSync.

Step 1.
Launch WhatsSync on your computer and choose the WhatsApp section in the interface.
Whatssync Interface
Step 2.
Click the Device to Device section, and you can connect the source Android phone and target phone via USB cables.
Device to Device
Step 3.
Once both devices are recognized and set successfully, click the Transfer button.
Connect IOS Android
Step 4.
If you haven’t backed up your chats, you can click the Backup button to back up WhatsApp data first. Click the Next button to start the backup process.
Next to Backup
Step 5.
After backing up WhatsApp data from the source Android phone, you can click Continue to check the state of the target iPhone. If your device is in the right state, click Continue to start generating restoration files.
Check Target Device
Step 6.
As it prompts, you can log in to your WhatsApp account to transfer your data successfully.
Log in Whatsapp

Method 2. Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone with the Move to iOS App

In addition to using WhatsSync to transfer WhatsApp to a new iPhone, you can also use the Move to iOS application. You can access and download it from the Google Play. This app will transfer your data, but not see or share it, so that you can feel safe to use it.

So, how do you migrate WhatsApp from Android to iPhone? Please refer to the steps below.

Step 1.
Open the Move to iOS app on your Android phone and follow the prompts on the screen. A code will appear on your screen. Enter this code and tap Continue.
Step 2.
Choose WhatsApp when you enter the Transfer Data screen. Then, tap START on your Android device to begin the data-preparing process.
Step 3.
Tap NEXT to go back to the Move to iOS app, and tap CONTINUE to begin the transfer process.
Step 4.
Now, you can install WhatsApp on your iPhone device and log in using the phone number used on your Android device.
Step 5.
Then, tap Start to receive the information from your old device. After activating your iPhone, you can find your WhatsApp data on the iPhone.
Move to IOS

Pros

  • Move to iOS can transfer various files, such as messages, contacts, WhatsApp, and more, to your iOS devices.
  • Faster transferring with support for 5GHz network speeds.
  • Support photo transfer over 2GB.

Cons

  • The whole WhatsApp transferring process can be time-consuming.

Method 3. Sync WhatsApp Chats on Android to iPhone Using Google Drive

In addition to the two methods above, you can take advantage of Google Drive to transfer WhatsApp chats and messages from Android to iOS without a factory reset. Just back up WhatsApp from your Android phone with Google Drive and then restore the data to your iPhone using it again.

Google Drive

Follow the steps below and use Google Drive to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone.

Step 1.
Before transferring, you need to back up WhatsApp to Google Drive. Just tap Settings in WhatsApp on your Android phone and choose Chats and calls to select Chat backup. Then, tap Back up to Google Drive.
Back Up Whatsapp Chats to Google Drive On Android
Step 2.
Tap Google Account to choose which account you’d like to back up, then tap Allow. You can also tap Include videos to choose to back up the video files in WhatsApp.
Back Up Whatsapp Chats to Google Account
Step 3.
Tap Back up to back up WhatsApp data to Google Drive.
Step 4.
Now, you can download and open WhatsApp on your iPhone. While opening the app on your iPhone, you need to enter your WhatsApp phone number. Enter the code you received and tap Continue.
Step 5.
Tap the Restore button and enter your name to confirm further. Tap Restore to start restoring the WhatsApp data backed up on your Android to your iPhone. Wait for the restoration to complete, and you will see your WhatsApp data transferring to your iPhone successfully.
Restore Whatsapp From Google Drive to Android

Pros

  • Store and access your data anywhere safely.
  • Store your files up to 15 GB.
  • Share files with other people easily.

Cons

  • Need a fast, stable network to sync WhatsApp chats to the new iOS device.

Method 4. Export WhatsApp Chats from Android to iPhone via Email

There is a built-in “Email Chat” feature in WhatsApp that allows you to quickly transfer your conversations, photos, documents, and videos. If you only need to copy a few important text conversations from your Android phone to an iPhone, use this method.

Step 1.
Open WhatsApp on your Android phone and go to the Chats tab.
Step 2.
Open the specific individual or group chat you want to transfer. Tap the three-dot Menu icon in the top right corner to select More > Export chat.
Export Specific Whatsapp Chat
Step 3.
You can choose to attach all the media files to the email or not, based on your needs. The default email app on your phone will open with the chat history attached as a document. Enter your email address and send it.
Step 4.
Open the email app on your iPhone and download the attachment.

Pros

  • The built-in export feature is ideal for backing up essential chats.
  • You can select specific chats to export.
  • Share files with other people easily.

Cons

  • The transferred chats are not inside the WhatsApp app on the new phone.
  • Can be time-consuming and impractical for exporting the entire chat history.

Part 2. FAQs on How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone

How do I restore WhatsApp chats from Google Drive backup on an iPhone?

Open WhatsApp and find Settings in it on your old device. Select Chats and choose Chat Backup. You can choose to back up to Google Drive and enter your Google Account. After backup, you can open WhatsApp on your iPhone and enter the same phone number you used on your old device. Follow the instructions to restore the data you backed up.

Why is my WhatsApp transfer not working?

It might be because your Android and iPhone devices are connected to different Wi-Fi. Furthermore, turning on the live location might also lead to a failed transfer.

Will factory reset delete WhatsApp messages?

Yes, it will. Factory reset not only erases all your previous messages in WhatsApp but also deletes messages in other apps on your Android or iPhone devices.

Conclusion

The official method to transfer WhatsApp data requires you to factory reset your target phone, which can lead to data loss for other apps. But using the ways we recommended above, you can transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without a factory reset. The most effective tool is to use WhatsSync But if your computer isn’t available, you can also try the other three methods.

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