Finally on WhatsApp: The long-awaited innovation in Android smartphones is coming

With Android 12, Google has now made it easy ShareTransfer chats from iPhone to Android device. For those who actively use WhatsApp both professionally and personally, the thought of not being able to access chat history when switching to a new device can be a decisive factor.

Fortunately, with the release of Android 12, WhatsApp has announced that it will offer the ability to transfer data from the iPhone to the new Android device. Previously, chat history could not be exported between iPhone and Android devices. To transfer data, users need to connect the iPhone to the Android device via cable.

Once WhatsApp is granted permission, Android will automatically sync and install the same apps from Google Play so users can transfer SMS and iMessage history with photos, videos, contacts, calendars and other data to their new device. Most importantly, you can change WhatsApp chat history including photos, text conversations and voice messages.

WhatsApp Innovation was developed in collaboration with Google

Google says it has worked closely with the WhatsApp team to create an export feature to help iPhone users get into the world of Android. Users will need a USB-C first lightning cable to get started. Once the smartphones are connected, users can scan the QR code on the iPhone to launch WhatsApp and transfer their conversations and other content to the new device.

WhatsApp suggests that the data transfer process between devices will be protected throughout. The transfer process also disables the ability to receive new messages on the old device while the transfer is in progress. Currently supported Samsung New transfer functionality for Galaxy devices and Pixel phones. In addition, smartphones launched with Android 12 will support the transfer function.

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