WhatsApp Chat History Migration Tool May Soon Be Brought to Android s for Easy Switching From iOS 51u63 Report

WhatsApp for Android beta 2.21.19.1 has suggested the expansion of the chat history migration tool that was launched last month. 50522q

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 8 September 2021 17:40 IST

WhatsApp Chat History Migration Tool May Soon Be Brought to Android s for Easy Switching From iOS: Report

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WhatsApp confirmed the launch of its chat history migration tool for iOS

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WhatsApp may soon bring its chat history migration for Android
The feature has initially been provided on iOS
WhatsApp may require a cable to move chats and media between devices

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WhatsApp chat history may soon be migrated from an Android phone to an iPhone as a reference to the feature has appeared online. The Facebook-owned company introduced the much-anticipated chat migration tool last month, but it is initially limited to iOS s. However, WhatsApp is now found to be working on expanding the migration feature to let Android s move their chats and media available on the instant messaging app directly from an iOS device. The chat migration feature came as an exclusive offering for s buying the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 that the South Korean company unveiled last month.

As WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.21.19.1. The latest beta carries a hidden reference to hint at the feature ahead of its launch.

WABetaInfo has also shared a screenshot showing how WhatsApp would allow iOS devices is also likely to be required. This could operate just like how people need to physically connect an iPhone with an Android phone to transfer their chat history from the former to latter.

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WhatsApp is suggested to have an update to its chat history migration tool in the works
Photo Credit: WABetaInfo

At the time of bringing its chat history migration feature for iOS devices, WhatsApp did mention that it would eventually enable Android s to move their existing chats and media to iOS. There is, however, no official word on how soon it would be made available.

WhatsApp s on Android currently don't have a way to transfer their chats and media to an iPhone. s can, however, transfer their content if they're switching between two Android or iPhone devices.

Are the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 still made for enthusiasts — or are they good enough for everyone? We discussed this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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