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WatsGo for Android Official Guide: How to Transfer Data between Android and iPhone

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2026-09-17
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    Before You Begin: What You Need to Know When Using WatsGo in iOS 27

    Before starting your WhatsApp transfer with iToolab WatsGo Android, please take a moment to review the following important notice if your iPhone is running iOS 27:

    1. Activation Setup Required: Once the transfer completes, your iPhone will display the initial setup screens. You will need to walk through the basic device setup again (such as signing into your Apple ID, setting up system preferences, etc.).
      Note: Wi-Fi network and lock screen password remain the same.
    2. App Re-download: Third-party apps (such as WhatsApp) may show a download icon on the home screen after setup. Simply tap to reinstall the app. Your transferred chats and media will not be lost.

    For devices on iOS 26 or lower, iPhone will boot directly to the home screen as usual.

    Part 1. How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from Android to iPhone

    In this part, you’ll learn how to transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from Android to iPhone in just a few simple steps. Let’s get started!

    Video Guide: How to Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone

    Text Guide: Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone

    Step 1 Open the app on your phone and choose the “Transfer WhatsApp” option from the main screen.

    pick transfer whatsapp

    Step 2 On the main interface, choose “Transfer WhatsApp” and then select the type of WhatsApp you want to transfer—either WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business.

    select whatsapp type

    Step 3 Back up your WhatsApp data on your Android device. Follow the on-screen instructions and save the full 64-digit key. Ensure your Android phone has enough storage; otherwise, the backup may fail.

    backup whatsapp on android

    Step 4 Once the backup is complete, enter the 64-digit key you just generated. If you took a screenshot of it, you can also upload it directly—WatsGo will recognize it automatically.

    enter 64 bit key

    Step 5 After verifying the key, you can choose your preferred transfer method. You can either connect your Android and iPhone directly using USB cable for a quick transfer or use computer to complete the process. Pick the method that works best for you and proceed with the transfer.

    select transfermission method

    Step 6 Finally, wait patiently for a while. Once the transfer is complete, you’ll see the success interface as shown below, and that’s it—your WhatsApp is now ready to use on your iPhone!

    successfully transfer

    Part 2. How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from iOS to Android

    In this part, you will learn how to move WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business chats from iOS to Android seamlessly:

    Video Guide: How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from iOS to Android

    Text Guide: How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from iOS to Android

    Step 1 Tap “Transfer WhatsApp” on iPhone and select “WhatsApp” or “WA Business.” Here, we choose the “iOS to Android” option to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android. Enter your WhatsApp number and then select the method to connect to Android.

    transfer whatsapp from ios to android

    Step 2 If you choose Method 1, press “Allow” to give access on your iPhone. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable end-to-end encryption or tap “Already Turned off.”

    connect devices

    Step 3 Preview the data types and press the “Next” option. Now, uninstall “WhatsApp” or “WhatsApp Business” on your Android device before you tap on “Uninstall.”

    preview and uninstall whatsapp

    Step 4 Wait until the “Convert” progress bar completes. Reinstall “WhatsApp” or “WhatsApp Business” by pressing the “Open Store” option. Log in to your WhatsApp using your original phone number. You will then encounter one of two scenarios for restoring your data: Scenario A (Google Drive) or Scenario B (local/direct transfer). Select the appropriate restoration method based on the specific prompt that appears on your phone.

    Please be sure to follow the instructions to log in and restore your WhatsApp data.

    install whatsapp and restore data

    Part 3. How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from Google Drive to iOS

    WatsGo android app also support your to transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iOS. Download WatsGo now and follow the step-by-step guide.

    Video Guide: How to Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from Google Drive to Android

    Text Guide: Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business from Google Drive to Android

    Step 1 Select “Transfer WhatsApp” on the home screen, then click “Google Drive to iOS”.

    transfer whatsapp from google drive to ios

    Step 2 Log in to your Google Drive account.

    log into google drive account

    Step 3 Once logged in, your backed up WhatsApp data will be displayed. Select the data you want to transfer to iOS and click “Download”.

    download whatsapp backed up data

    Step 4 After the download completes, verify your 64-bit key.

    enter 64-bit key

    Before you begin:
    Make sure your target iOS device has sufficient storage space, the latest version of WhatsApp is installed and logged in, and end-to-end encrypted backup is disabled.

    transferring tips

    Step 5 Choose the transfer method, connect your devices, and start the transfer.

    select transfer method

    Step 6 When you see Data transferred successfully, the transfer is complete. You can now log into WhatsApp on your iOS device to view your data.

    google drive to ios transferred successfully

    Part 4. How to Transfer SMS & Call Logs from Android to iPhone

    For those seeking practical and straightforward solutions to transfer SMS and call logs from your Android to iPhone, review this guide. The method is seamless and can be done in mere seconds, as mentioned below:

    Step 1 Launch the app on your phone and select the “Phone to Phone” option from the Android app’s main interface.

    pick phone to phone

    Step 2 After that, determine the transfer of direction from the bottom pop-up menu by tapping the “Android to iPhone” option.

    choose android to iphone

    Step 3 Determine the file access by toggling the required apps.

    give the file access

    Step 4 Once done, choose the type of data you seek to share and tap the “Transfer” button.

    choose the data and transfer

    Step 5 Upon doing so, give the “Wi-Fi Access,” “Location Service,” and “Nearby Devices” permissions and hit the “Next” button.

    pick the next button

    Step 6 From your iPhone, download WatsGo via TestFlight and then scan the QR code to start moving the data from one device to another.

    scan the qr code

    Step 7 You can monitor the process on the Android and iPhone app, which you can stop at any time by choosing the “Stop” button. However, it’s better not to leave the app when the transfer process is yet to be completed.

    choose the stop button

    Step 8 When the data is shared, press the “Completed” button to end the process.

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