Transfer WhatsApp messages: 3 effective methods. This guide covers three effective ways to transfer WhatsApp messages to Samsung, ensuring a smooth transition.
That transfer can be frustrating because WhatsApp history does not always move the same way as photos, contacts, or standard app data.
This guide covers several ways to transfer WhatsApp messages to Samsung Galaxy devices and explains the tradeoffs for each route.
Part 1. Transfer WhatsApp from Android to Samsung
For Android-to-Samsung moves, the most common options are local backup and Google Drive backup.
Via Local Backup
If you do not want the chats stored in Google Drive, local backup is the usual fallback for moving WhatsApp history between Android phones.
- Starting WhatsApp App and go to “settings” > “Chats” > “Chat Backup”. Click on the “BACK UP” button before transferring.
- Backup data is located under “WhatsApp” folder in the local storage from your device. You will need to copy the backup file and move it to your Samsung Galaxy S20’s local storage under “WhatsApp” > “Databases” folder.
- Install WhatsApp App on Samsung Galaxy S20, but take note of that, if you are already using WhatsApp on your Samsung Galaxy S20, you will need to reinstall it.
- WhatsApp will auto detect and inform you once located your WhatsApp backup from your device. Tap on the “Restore” button to get back your WhatsApp messages on Samsung Galaxy S20.
whatsapp databse folder
Pros:
- Free solution.
Cons:
- A bit complicated.
- The entire WhatsApp backup would be restored.
- The same phone number should be used.
Via Google Drive Backup
For Android users, you must be familiar with Gmail and Google Drive. One of the advantages of using Android device is that you can always backup your device data to Google Drive, including your WhatsApp History.
- First, launch your WhatsApp App from your current device and go to “settings” > “Chats” > “Chat backup”. Click on “Back up” button and WhatsApp will back up your messages and media to Google Drive. Make sure you have logged in to your Gmail account under “Account” option. You can choose to include or exclude videos in the backup option.
- Google will store your backup data into Google Drive. After the backup is completed, you need to uninstall your WhatsApp from your old device, and switch to Samsung Galaxy S20 to continue restoring your WhatsApp data.
- Install WhatsApp from Samsung Galaxy S20 and remember to link your device to the same Google account you do for backup in the previous WhatsApp “Account” option.
- You may click on “Restore” button for Google to restore your WhatsApp messages on Samsung Galaxy S20.
google drive backup
Pros:
- Free.
Cons:
- Compatibility issues.
- The entire backup would be restored.
- Slow.
Part 2. Transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Samsung
If you are currently using iPhone and decided to switch to Samsung Galaxy S22. You may probably want to bring your iPhone data with you to your Samsung Galaxy S20 including WhatsApp history. But due to different operating system, it may be difficult for you to do so. It does not provide a direct way to transfer your WhatsApp data between iPhone and Android. Thus, it is necessary to have a 3rd-party tool to help you with that.
With Mobitrix WhatsApp Transfer, WhatsApp data transfer across different platforms can be much easier than you think. Mobitrix provides a one-stop solution to help you transfer your WhatsApp data from iPhone to Samsung.
- Install Mobitrix on your computer. Connect both phones and wait for the program to detect them.
- Then, click “Transfer” to begin transferring the WhatsApp data from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S20. Keep the devices connected until the program notifies you that the process is complete.
the device successfully connected
start to transfer whatsapp messages
- Directly transfer WhatsApp data such as chat history, emoji, attachments and media files between Android and iPhone.
- Back up WhatsApp from your Android or iPhone device to PC. Plus, it’s also able to restore this WhatsApp backup to your device without uninstalling this application.
- No need to jailbreak/root your device. No loss in quality and any such compromise during data transfer.
Security and privacy is guaranteed. Data will not save on the Cloud.
