In the past, switching to a new phone meant that you would lose most of your local data. Over time, it has become easier to transfer your files, settings and contacts, as long as you remain in the same ecosystem. For example, if you purchase a new Android phone, your WhatsApp conversations and media will be restored automatically thanks to an online backup from Google Drive. However, if you decide to buy an iPhone, there is no official way to restore your conversations and media from your Android phone. WhatsApp is reportedly working to fix this problem, thanks to a native solution to automatically transfer your chat history between platforms.
It is no secret that WhatsApp is working to allow users to chat on multiple devices using the same number. Although it is not entirely clear how this feature will be implemented, it makes sense for WhatsApp to allow cross-platform backup as well. In fact, whether you use multiple devices simultaneously or simply switch from one to another, the structure for accessing and synchronizing your conversations between devices must be harmonized.
The feature is not yet available, but new leaks indicate that users will be allowed to migrate their chat history from iOS to Android and vice versa. According to the screenshot above, it appears that the process will not be automated and may have to be triggered manually to initiate the transfer.
It is essential to keep in mind that the feature has not yet been implemented, so it may work differently when it is officially released.
