Why Can’t I Use the WhatsApp Backup Tool?
WhatsApp offers the ability for Android users to backup via Google Drive, and for iOS users to use iCloud. Unfortunately, you can’t use those services to restore the backup to a phone of a different type. It might not make sense to many, but it’s down to how WhatsApp currently operates.
Can I Use a Third-Party App to Transfer My Backup?
There are apps and tools out there that state they will transfer your backups across devices safely, but none of them are official solutions. As your messages are personal, it’s not sensible to use unfamiliar apps to move the content across.
How to Transfer Your WhatsApp Account From Android to iPhone
If you’re switching phones, you may also be switching phone numbers, meaning you need to follow a few steps to be able to use your same WhatsApp account, but with a different cell phone number. Here’s what to do.
How to Transfer WhatsApp Messages Between Android and iPhone
WhatsApp doesn’t offer a direct way to transfer your messages between Android and iPhone, and keep them within the app, but there is a way to make sure you still have a read-only backup for future reference. Here’s how to do it.
