Moving WhatsApp chats from an Android to a new iPhone is easy. Just download the ‘Move to iOS’ app and you’re golden. Doing the same with two Android devices, however… that’s still a hassle. That could (finally) be changing in an upcoming update.
Showing Android some love
As it is now, Android users need to back up their chats to Google Drive before they switch between devices. The new ‘Chat transfer to Android’ would skip the Google Drive step entirely. It appears that the feature will be accessible through Settings > Chats once it eventually rolls out to everyone. We’re not sure how it’ll work, though we imagine it’ll involve entering your new phone’s cell number to get the transfer going.
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According to WABetaInfo, the feature is still in development with no beta in sight. That means it could still be quite some time before we see the feature hit the metaphorical shelf. But it’s coming. Eventually.
It’s still worth keeping your chats backed up to Google Drive – even if on a monthly basis. Should your phone go missing or wind up stolen without your chats being backed up, you’ll lose them forever. (Check out #12 on our WhatsApp tips and tricks for more info.)
Source: WABetaInfo