WhatsApp Business Transfer Between iPhone and Android
Move WhatsApp Business chats and supported data when switching phones, including iPhone-to-Android and Android-to-iPhone transfers. Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer also supports WhatsApp Business backup and restore workflows on a computer.
Transfer Your WhatsApp Business Between Devices
Moving WhatsApp Business to a new phone depends on the source and destination devices. Use the direction below to choose the right workflow, and back up any destination data you need to keep before starting a cross-platform transfer.
Transfer WhatsApp Business from iPhone to Android
For an iPhone-to-Android move, Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer provides a dedicated WhatsApp Business workflow. Connect both phones to the computer, choose the correct source and destination, and review the destination backup prompt before the transfer begins.
Dr.Fone supports cross-platform WhatsApp Business transfer and can move supported data such as messages, photos, voice notes, videos, files, and call logs. Before transfer, check the Source and Destination carefully. If Dr.Fone warns that existing WhatsApp Business data on the destination may be removed, choose Backup when you need to preserve it.
Launch Dr.Fone on the computer, connect the iPhone and Android phone with USB cables, and open Toolbox > WhatsApp Transfer.
Choose WhatsApp Business > Transfer WhatsApp Business messages.
Set the iPhone as Source and the Android phone as Destination. Use Flip if the direction is reversed, then click Transfer.
Review the destination backup prompt. Back up existing destination data if needed, then continue and keep both devices connected until the transfer finishes.
Transfer WhatsApp Business from Android to iPhone
WhatsApp's Move to iOS guidance currently does not support transferring chats from the WhatsApp Business app on Android to iPhone. If you need this direction, Dr.Fone provides a WhatsApp Business transfer workflow between the two devices.
Launch Dr.Fone, connect the Android phone and iPhone, and open Toolbox > WhatsApp Transfer.
Choose WhatsApp Business and select Transfer WhatsApp Business messages.
Set Android as Source and iPhone as Destination. In the current Android-to-iPhone workflow, you can select supported data types when that option is available.
Choose whether to back up existing destination data when prompted, then continue and keep both phones connected until the transfer completes.
See the current Android WhatsApp Business transfer guide >>>
Transfer WhatsApp Business from iPhone to iPhone: 2 Ways
For iPhone-to-iPhone moves, the WhatsApp Business in-app backup can use iCloud. Create a current chat backup on the old iPhone, then verify the same phone number in WhatsApp Business on the new iPhone and restore the available backup when prompted.
Ensure your iCloud Drive has turned on
Open WhatsApp "Chat"
Tap "Chat Backup"
Tap "Back up Now" to back up the history on the iCloud Drive
Open WhatsApp Business and log in your account
Follow the guide to restore your chat history to your new iPhone.
• Easy Operate without a computer
• Free of charge
• Requires a supported iOS/WhatsApp Business version
• iCloud Storage Limitation
• Review the destination before restore to avoid replacing data you still need
• Requires the matching account/phone-number backup context
A computer backup can also help when moving to another iPhone. On Windows and older macOS versions, iTunes handles device backups; on newer macOS versions, use Finder for the equivalent full-device backup and restore workflow. This method is device-wide rather than WhatsApp Business-specific.
Connect your Devices to Computer
Open iTunes and click you devices
Click Summary and Click Backup to back up your chat history on the computer.
Connect your new iPhone and log in the same account
Click Restore to Restore to Your Device
• Easy and Free
• Sync with iTunes Wirelessly
• Full-device backup rather than WhatsApp Business-only backup
• Not designed for selective WhatsApp Business transfer
Transfer WhatsApp Business from Android to Android
For Android-to-Android moves, WhatsApp Business can restore an eligible cloud backup after you install the app on the new phone and verify the same phone number. Create a fresh backup on the old Android phone before you switch devices.
Open WhatsApp Business and go to Settings > Chats.
Open Chat backup and confirm the Google Account used for the backup.
Tap Back up and wait for the latest backup to finish.
Install WhatsApp Business on the new Android phone, verify the same phone number, and restore the available backup when prompted.
• Easy Operate without a computer
• Free of charge
• Google Drive Storage Limitation
• Review the destination before restore to avoid replacing data you still need
• Requires the matching account/phone-number backup context
Backup and Restore Your WhatsApp Business
Keeping a recent backup of your WhatsApp Business data can make it easier to recover your chats when you reinstall the app or move to another phone. The available backup and restore method depends on whether you use an iPhone or Android device. You can use the platform's official cloud backup options, while computer-based backup methods are also available when you want to keep a local backup.
Back Up WhatsApp Business on iPhone
On iPhone, WhatsApp Business can back up your account information and chat history to iCloud. For a separate full-device backup on a computer, Apple also lets you back up your iPhone with Finder on newer macOS versions, Apple Devices on Windows, or iTunes on supported older systems. The iCloud chat backup and the computer-based iPhone backup are different backup methods.
Back Up WhatsApp Business on Android
On Android, WhatsApp Business can back up your account information and chat history to the Google Account connected to your phone. This backup is stored in Google-managed cloud storage and is tied to the phone number and Google Account used to create it. It is not a normal folder of WhatsApp files that you can open and browse from Google Drive on a computer.
Restore WhatsApp Business on iPhone
When setting up WhatsApp Business on an iPhone, the app can look for an available backup associated with your phone number and allow you to restore your chat history. If you are restoring the entire iPhone from a computer backup instead, use Finder, Apple Devices, or iTunes and select the appropriate device backup during the restore process.
Restore WhatsApp Business on Android
On Android, WhatsApp restores an available cloud backup during the app setup process after you verify the account. The backup must be associated with the correct phone number and Google Account. If you specifically need a computer-based WhatsApp Business backup and restore workflow instead of the official cloud backup route, Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer provides a separate desktop option for iPhone and Android.
Switch Between WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business
You can migrate an account between WhatsApp Messenger and the WhatsApp Business app, but the switch is not a simple automatic sync. Back up the account first, verify the phone number in the destination app, and restore the available backup. If you are also changing phones, finish the app/account migration and the device transfer in the correct order.
Switch Between WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business on the Same Phone
Back up your current account first. Then install/open the destination app, verify the same phone number, and restore the available backup when WhatsApp finds it. WhatsApp Business and WhatsApp Messenger cannot use the same phone number at the same time. When moving from WhatsApp Business back to Messenger, Business-only data such as catalogs and collections does not transfer.
Switch App Type and Move WhatsApp Business to a Different Phone
If you are changing both the app type and the phone, decide whether the destination should use WhatsApp Messenger or WhatsApp Business first. Complete the account migration with the same phone number, then use the matching device-direction workflow in Transfer Between Devices. For cross-platform WhatsApp Business transfers, use the iPhone-to-Android or Android-to-iPhone steps above.
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FAQs About WhatsApp Business Transfer
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Can I transfer WhatsApp Business data to another phone?
Yes. The best method depends on the old and new phone. For same-platform moves, an eligible WhatsApp Business cloud backup may be enough. For iPhone-to-Android or Android-to-iPhone Business transfers, use the cross-platform workflows on this page.
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How do I transfer WhatsApp Business from iPhone to Android?
Connect both phones to the computer, open Dr.Fone > Toolbox > WhatsApp Transfer, choose WhatsApp Business, set iPhone as Source and Android as Destination, then review the destination backup prompt before starting the transfer.
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How do I transfer WhatsApp Business from Android to iPhone?
WhatsApp states that its Move to iOS route currently does not transfer chats from the WhatsApp Business app. Dr.Fone provides a dedicated Android-to-iPhone WhatsApp Business workflow: connect both devices, select WhatsApp Business transfer, set Android as Source and iPhone as Destination, and follow the backup/transfer prompts.
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Can I transfer WhatsApp Business to regular WhatsApp and keep my chats?
You can move eligible account information and chat history from WhatsApp Business to WhatsApp Messenger after creating a current backup and verifying the same phone number. Business-only data such as catalogs and collections is not transferred to Messenger.
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Will a WhatsApp Business transfer overwrite chats on the destination phone?
It can affect existing destination data. Dr.Fone displays a destination backup prompt before transfer; choose Backup if you need to keep the current WhatsApp Business data on that phone, and confirm the Source and Destination before continuing.
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What should I do if the Chat transfer option is missing in WhatsApp Business?
First make sure WhatsApp Business is updated and check whether the built-in transfer method supports your device direction. If the official option does not cover the route you need, use the matching Dr.Fone WhatsApp Business workflow above instead of forcing an unsupported path.