With more than 2 billion members, WhatsApp sends hundreds of billions of messages daily. If you use WhatsApp and are moving from an Android device to an iPhone, you don’t want to lose all of those valuable texts all at once. That’s a lot of discussions.

There hasn’t been a formal or even simple method for a long time to move existing WhatsApp conversations from Android to iOS. If you have pictures and videos of significant moments in those messages, you should absolutely move them over, even if it might not seem like a big deal because you could always start new conversations.

Read more: WhatsApp Now Allows You to Transfer Photos and Chats Between Android and iPhone

For this reason, on Tuesday, Apple and WhatsApp revealed an enhanced procedure for moving your WhatsApp history from your old Android device to your new iPhone when using their Move to iOS app. Here’s how to accomplish it and what you need to know.

Are you considering switching to iOS? Check out our review of the most recent iPhone 13 and see which iPhone model might be ideal for you. Read more about iOS 16, Apple’s upcoming mobile operating system, if you currently possess an iPhone. Here are some of the new features that iOS 16 will include, along with information on how to get the developer beta immediately.

A few software requirements on both devices must be met before you begin. You must be running in order for this to work:

Lollipop (Android 5) or later
iOS 15.5 or later
Additionally, you must download the most recent versions of WhatsApp Messenger for Android and Move to iOS. The transfer feature-equipped version of WhatsApp is presently under beta testing and should be available to all users in approximately one week.

Connect your iOS and Android gadgets.

Take your iPhone and Android devices and conduct the following two tasks: Verify that both devices are linked to the same Wi-Fi network and fully charged (or hooked into a power source). Now, when your iPhone and Android are side by side, take these actions:

1. Start the new phone setup process on your new iPhone. This won’t work unless you connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the Android device.

Tap Move Data from Android when you reach the Apps & Data area. After that, press Continue until a one-time six-digit code appears, which you will then need to input on your Android device.

2. Launch the Move to iOS app on your Android device, select Continue, and accept the terms and conditions. Additionally, you’ll want to allow the app access to your Android’s calendar, location, text messages, and other data. You will be able to move your data to the iPhone in this way.

Connect to the established Wi-Fi network by entering the six-digit code from your iPhone into your Android device.

Move your history of WhatsApp messages.

You can then select which data, including contacts, apps, images, and videos, to move over if the connection is successful. Additionally, you ought to have the option to move your WhatsApp history. Proceed with the transfer process after checking the WhatsApp option and anything else you wish to transfer.

Note: Because this service employs end-to-end encryption, neither Apple, Android, or any other third parties can access or share your data, including WhatsApp chats.

After the transfer is finished, a WhatsApp symbol ought to appear in your iPhone’s app library or on your home screen. To view your previous conversations, launch WhatsApp and then authenticate your account.