WhatsApp added a new feature this week that allows users to transfer their chat history on the app from an iPhone to an Android device.<\/b>
\nEarlier this week, WhatsApp finally made it possible to transfer chat history between iOS and Android devices. The developers say that this has been one of their most requested features. The key was to ensure that it could be done in a secure and reliable way. For now, the feature is only available on Samsung devices running Android 10 or higher, but WhatsApp plans to add more Android devices soon. WhatsApp didn\u2019t offer any additional details. The process of transferring chats from an iPhone to a Samsung phone is relatively complex. If you\u2019re switching from an iPhone to a supported Samsung device, you will need the following: Once you have all of the necessary equipment and all of your software is up to date, you can start the transfer. First, you need to turn on your new Samsung phone and connect it to your iPhone with the cable. Choose \u201cSmart Switch\u201d as the mode of transfer. Your new Samsung phone will then prompt you to scan a QR code on its display with your iPhone\u2019s camera. After scanning the code, tap \u201cStart\u201d on your iPhone. Once the process is complete, move back to your Samsung phone. Once setup is complete, open WhatsApp and log in using the same number that you used on your iPhone. When prompted, tap \u201cImport\u201d and wait for it to finish. At this point, you should see all of your chats within the app on your new Samsung phone. WhatsApp notes that your iPhone will still retain all of your data unless you wipe it or delete the app. Keep that in mind if you plan on selling the phone or giving it to a family member. Also, keep in mind that you can only transfer your account information, profile photo, individual chats, group chats, chat history, media, and settings. Your call history and your display name can\u2019t be transferred. It\u2019s also worth noting that WhatsApp can\u2019t see any of the data that you transfer, and that the transferred data doesn\u2019t go to cloud storage as a result of the transfer.<\/p>\n