WhatsApp Transfer, Backup & Restore for iPhone and Android
Move WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business chats between iPhone and Android, or back them up to your computer for later restore and export. Dr.Fone supports messages, photos, videos, voice notes, stickers, documents, call logs, and other WhatsApp data.
Best for: cross-platform moves after the new phone is already set up, transfers where you want to keep or back up existing destination WhatsApp data, and users who also need local backup, restore, or export.
Transfer WhatsApp Between iPhone and Android
Use Dr.Fone to transfer WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business in four directions: Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android, Android to Android, and iPhone to iPhone. Official migration tools are a good first option when their setup requirements fit; Dr.Fone is designed for users who also need desktop-guided transfer, local backup, restore, export, or options to keep or back up existing WhatsApp data on the destination phone.
Transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone
Move WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business chats from Android to iPhone, including messages, photos, videos, voice notes, stickers, documents, and call logs. If the iPhone is already set up or you need a workflow that can keep existing destination WhatsApp data, Dr.Fone provides a computer-guided alternative to Apple’s setup transfer.
Transfer WhatsApp from Android to Android
Transfer WhatsApp chat history and supported media between Android phones with a guided device-to-device workflow. For same-platform moves, WhatsApp’s own backup or transfer options may be enough; use Dr.Fone when you also want a computer-based workflow, local backup, restore, or export.
Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android
Move WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business from iPhone to Android with messages and supported attachments. If the Android phone is already in use or the official setup migration does not fit your case, Dr.Fone provides a desktop-guided source-to-target workflow.
Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to iPhone
Move WhatsApp between iPhones in a guided desktop workflow. If iCloud already fits your same-platform move, you can use the official path; Dr.Fone is useful when you also want local computer backup, restore, or export options.
Industry-Leading Speed for Large
WhatsApp Transfers
When dealing with massive chat histories or media-heavy backups, speed matters. Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer delivers up to 96% faster performance compared to conventional tools, significantly reducing wait times and errors. Whether you're switching phones or archiving years of conversations, enjoy a seamless, time-saving experience that outpaces other solutions.
Back Up, Restore & Export WhatsApp on PC or Mac
WhatsApp Backup
Back up WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business to your computer, preview supported backup content, and export records in available formats such as PDF, HTML, CSV, or Excel. This gives you a local copy you can review or archive outside the phone.
iPhone WhatsApp backup & restore guide · Android WhatsApp backup & restore guide
WhatsApp Restore
Restore a Dr.Fone WhatsApp backup to an iPhone or Android device. When restoring Android WhatsApp data to iPhone, you can choose specific data types to restore. Other restore modes use full data-type restore.
WhatsApp Backup
Back up WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business to your computer, preview supported backup content, and export records in available formats such as PDF, HTML, CSV, or Excel. This gives you a local copy you can review or archive outside the phone.
WhatsApp Restore
Restore a Dr.Fone WhatsApp backup to an iPhone or Android device. When restoring Android WhatsApp data to iPhone, you can choose specific data types to restore. Other restore modes use full data-type restore.
Manage WhatsApp Data Beyond a One-Time Transfer
Choose WhatsApp Data Types to Transfer
When transferring WhatsApp from Android to iPhone, you can choose specific data types such as messages, photos, videos, voice notes, documents, stickers, and call logs. Other transfer directions use full data-type transfer.
Move Work-Critical WhatsApp Data
When transferring WhatsApp from Android to iPhone, choose the data types that matter most for work, such as messages, documents, and call logs.
Move the WhatsApp Media You Need
For Android-to-iPhone transfers, choose the photos, videos, voice notes, and other WhatsApp media you want to move.
Move Your Full WhatsApp Data Set
Select all WhatsApp data types—including messages, media files, documents, call history, etc.—to replicate your full experience on a new device.
Protect Existing WhatsApp Data on the Destination Phone
If the destination phone already contains WhatsApp data, Dr.Fone gives you options before the transfer continues. For Android-to-iPhone transfers, you can choose to keep the existing WhatsApp data on the iPhone. For other transfer directions, Dr.Fone can prompt you to back up the destination WhatsApp data before continuing.
Backup & Restore
LINE/Kik/Viber/WeChat
Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer allows you to back up all your LINE, Kik, Viber, and WeChat chat history-covering personal and group conversations, text, voice, and video messages, plus images and stickers. With flexible options, you can preview backups, restore complete chat history, or selectively export specific items with ease.
Need to Recover Deleted WhatsApp Chats?
Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer is for moving, backing up, restoring, and exporting supported WhatsApp data. If chats were deleted or lost on the device, use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery instead: Data Recovery for Android or Data Recovery for iOS.
Dr.Fone vs Move to iOS vs Smart Switch: Which WhatsApp Transfer Method Fits You?
Official tools are best for supported setup flows. Dr.Fone is built for users who need cross-platform WhatsApp transfer, backup, restore, export, and data management across Android and iPhone.
| Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer | Smart Switch Mobile | Move to iOS | |
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| Phone Brands |
All brands
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Only supports from other brands to Samsung
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Only supports from other brands to iOS devices
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| Cross-platform |
From Android to iOS
From iOS to Android
From Android to Android
From iOS to iOS
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From Android to Android
From iOS to Android
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From Android to iOS
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| System Versions |
Android 5 and later
iOS 5.0 and later |
Only Android 10 or later
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Only iOS 15.5 or later
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| Factory reset (Erase Device Data) |
No Need reset
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Need
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Need
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| Merge old and new chat data |
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| Partial data transfer |
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| Success rate |
High
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Low
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Low
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| Data transfer integrity |
High
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Low
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Low
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| Transfer speed |
Within 30 Minutes
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More than 1 Hours
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More than 1 Hours
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| Data backup to PC |
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| Restore backup to phone |
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| Support other social apps (LINE/Viber/Kik) |
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| Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer |
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All brands
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From Android to iOS
From iOS to Android
From Android to Android
From iOS to iOS
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Android 5 and later
iOS 5.0 and later |
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No Need reset
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High
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High
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Within 30 Minutes
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Why Choose Dr.Fone for WhatsApp Transfer?
3 Steps to Transfer WhatsApp with Dr.Fone
Follow this quick overview for a phone-to-phone WhatsApp transfer. The exact prompts can differ by transfer direction, WhatsApp version, and device platform.
Dr.Fone WhatsApp Transfer: System Requirements
Product compatibility can vary by device model, WhatsApp version, transfer direction, and feature. Use the latest Dr.Fone guide for workflow-specific requirements.
Processor
1 GHz or faster (Intel or AMD)
Hard Disk Space
7 GB of available hard disk space
RAM
1 GB of free RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
Supported OS
- iOS 5.0 and later
- Android 5.0 and later
Operating System
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
- macOS 10.13 or later
Processor
Hard Disk Space
RAM
Supported OS
- Android 5.0 and later
Operating System
- macOS 10.13 or later
WhatsApp Transfer FAQs
Dr.Fone WhatsApp Transfer supports iOS 5.0 or later and Android 5.0 or later. Workflow-specific requirements can vary by device model, WhatsApp version, and transfer direction. Check the latest Dr.Fone WhatsApp Transfer guide before starting.
Dr.Fone can transfer WhatsApp messages, group and community content, photos, videos, voice notes, documents, stickers, call logs, polls, and other attachments. Android-to-iPhone transfer also lets you choose specific data types; other transfer directions use full data-type transfer.
Yes. Dr.Fone provides WhatsApp Business transfer workflows for iPhone and Android. The supported data and destination-data behavior depend on the source and target devices. See the WhatsApp Business Transfer page and current guide for the exact workflow.
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Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer
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