To start the migration process, you will first need to install the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone. Once you start the process, follow the on-screen instructions till you’re asked for a code, which will be displayed on your new iPhone. Enter the code, and tap ‘Continue’.
Select ‘WhatsApp’ from the Transfer Data list, and then tap on ‘Start’ for WhatsApp to start preparing the on-device data for migration. Once the data is ready, you’ll be signed out from the app on your Android phone. On the next screen, tap ‘Continue’ to start the process of transferring the data to your iPhone.
The next step is to download the latest version of WhatsApp on your iPhone, and login using the same phone number. When prompted, tap ‘Start’, and allow the app some time to finish transferring all the data to your new device. Once the process is complete, your chat history and multimedia will have been transferred to your new iPhone.
It’s worth noting that this process only works on new or factory reset iPhones. Users also need to be using devices running Android 5 or above, and iOS 15.5.