Last week, whatsapp officially announced support for chat migration from iOS to Android.
In posting his blog announced the launch of the feature, WhatsApp said that it was one of the most requested features by its users.
“We have worked hard with the operating system and device manufacturer to build it in a safe and reliable way,” said the company.
Now, it is reported that instant messaging applications work to launch the same support for those who move from Android to iOS.
According to a report by Wabetainfo, the latest beta update from WhatsApp – version 2.21.19.1 – comes with this footprint.
Date of availability expected now, there is no certainty about when this feature will be available, but because support for migration chat from iOS to Android already exists, does not need to be too long for the platform to launch similar features for new iPhone users too.
How migration chat works on whatsapplingly, migration of the WhatsApp chat from iOS to Android is only available for Samsung branded Android devices running Android 10 or higher.
However, WhatsApp has announced that the same thing will be available for other Android phone users too.
When you set up a new device, you will be given an option to secure your chat safely from your old device to the new one.
This process will require a USB-C cable to Lightning, Samsung SmartSwitch Version 3.7.22.1 or larger on a new device, WhatsApp iOS version 2.21.160.17 or more on the old device, Android WhatsApp version 2.21.16.20 or more on a new device, same number Phone on a new device as an old device.
In the case of what data can be migrated, the company says that it will include voice messages, photos and videos.
This will not include peer to peer payment message and call a history.
WhatsApp said that this message migration will occur without messages sent to WhatsApp in the process.