AFAIK, there is no way to restore from your Google account. However, there is an option while setting up the iPhone to move the content over from Android phones. Works one time and only during the set up. I had success with it when I transferred to my dad’s SE. I didn’t have success for my base 15. This option is part of the Move to iOS app Answer from kajadatapa on reddit.com
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As you see on Google and YouTube is that you need to connect both your Android and iPhone to your computer and that you have to install iCareFone to make it possible. Or in other solutions where you don’t have to use your computer, but still have to use your Android phone to transfer WhatsApp ...
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How to restore whatsapp chats from google drive backup on an iphone? Help!
AFAIK, there is no way to restore from your Google account. However, there is an option while setting up the iPhone to move the content over from Android phones. Works one time and only during the set up. I had success with it when I transferred to my dad’s SE. I didn’t have success for my base 15. This option is part of the Move to iOS app More on reddit.com
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WhatsApp restore from google drive?
Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe you can restore the backup from Android into iPhone. https://faq.whatsapp.com/686469079565350 More on reddit.com
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A. You may find WhatsApp backup on Google Drive by going to it Settings > Managing Apps > WhatsApp Messenger, where the backup is stored. However, you can’t view the content directly because the backup is encrypted for protection against data leaks. You may check this full guide to read WhatsApp backup in Google Drive on your computer.
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[2 Ways] Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone
Can I back up WhatsApp on Android without Google Drive?
Yes, you can back up WhatsApp on Android without Google Drive. WhatsApp has the option of backing up your data locally on your phone, which happens at 2 am every day. More effectively, you can use the WhatsMover - WhatsApp Transfer software to back up your WhatsApp data securely on your PC. It has no storage limitation as your data will be saved on the computer and file types like contacts, messages, photos, etc. can all be backed up.
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Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone 17/16/15 2025
1 week ago - Next, you will need to log into Google Drive account with password. On the next screen, please select the WhatsApp backup you want and prepare to download and import. Then the program starts to remind you of verifying WhatsApp account on the source phone. Then, WhatsApp backup data will be generated. Once done, you can view detailed WhatsApp backup data and choose to export or restore to iPhone.
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[2 Ways] Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone
November 14, 2024 - To directly restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone, here we will use professional WhatsApp transfer tools. WooTechy WhatsMover can download WhatsApp backups from Google Drive and then restore them to either your iPhone or Android.
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February 13, 2023 - Due to its technological advancement and quick but reliable solution, iCareFone Transfer is highly acknowledged among iPhone users. Here’s how to WhatsApp restore from Google Drive iPhone: Launch iCareFone Transfer on your PC and choose WhatsApp > Backup
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How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive [Updated]
March 5, 2025 - Supports the latest iOS 18 and iPhone 16 models and earlier, as well as Android devices running version 5 and higher. ... 01Download, install, and open WhatsApp Transfer on your computer. Then, connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
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September 26, 2025 - You can’t directly restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to an iPhone because Google Drive backups are Android-only. However, you can use Apple’s Move to iOS app during iPhone setup to transfer your WhatsApp chats from Android.
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Transfer your chat history from one phone to another – Viber
You can delay restoring your chat history and manually complete this step at a later time. Please note that any new messages that you receive in the meantime will not be saved as the restore will revert your chat history to what it was at the time of backup.
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How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone
August 26, 2022 - There is an inbuilt backup option ... However, the backups are not cross compatible. You can only restore WhatsApp chats from Google Drive if you have an Android phone, and from iCloud if you are using an iPhone or iPad....
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Restore/Transfer WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone
2 weeks ago - Can I transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone using Google Drive? Today, you can restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone with iCareFone Transfer(iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer).
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How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Gmail to iPhone?
Unfortunately, you cannot directly restore WhatsApp from a Gmail backup to an iPhone. The exported .txt and media files are not in a format that WhatsApp can directly import back into the application.
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How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone?
April 16, 2024 - Once you have selected the data, you can restore it directly to the iPhone. ... It is 100% safe and won’t need you to factory reset data on the target device. ... The tool works seamlessly and doesn’t create any issues during data transfer, such as the official app Move to iOS getting stuck at 0% before transferring, which had been reported on Reddit. Once you know about the advantages of using iToolab WatsGo application, now let’s discuss the steps about how to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone.