How to Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone? [Step-by-step Guide]

"I've just got an iPhone 12 Pro Max and was wondering how do I restore my WhatsApp messages that were on my previous Android phone and backed up to Google Drive? Thanks."

- Schrodinger56 posted in Apple Support Communities

It's easy to restore WhatsApp backup from iCloud to iPhone. However, do you know how to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone? With many Android users switching to Apple devices these days, it's not weird to transfer Google Drive WhatsApp backup to iPhone.

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone quickly. If you don't know what to do, follow our guide.

Part 1. Can I Restore WhatsApp Messages from Google Drive to iPhone?
Part 2. How to Download Google Drive WhatsApp Backup on iPhone via Email
Part 3. How to Restore WhatsApp Chat from Google Drive in iPhone with WhatsApp Transfer
Part 4. How to Get Google Drive WhatsApp Backup on iPhone Using WhatsAppTrans Box
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Part 1. Can I Restore WhatsApp Messages from Google Drive to iPhone?

Yes. Before you know how to extract WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone, let's check where WhatsApp messages are stored.

Actually, WhatsApp chat history is not saved on its server, but iCloud or iTunes on iPhone and Google Drive on Android devices. Besides, you can also find WhatsApp messages in the local backup on Android devices without readability due to the protection mechanism.

As Google Drive's encryption protocols are not compatible with iPhone's operating system and encoding protocols, there is no direct way to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone. Nevertheless, you can use email or a third-party tool to transfer WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone. Let's continue with the following content.

Part 2. How to Download Google Drive WhatsApp Backup on iPhone via Email

WhatsApp offers you an easy option to export chats across platforms and view them in text. format via a file reader on your device. But you can only export the latest 40,000 messages (or 10,000 messages with attached media files) of one chat at one time, and quite strangely, it isn't available for German users.

How to import WhatsApp chat from Google Drive to iPhone via email?

1. Open WhatsApp on your Android phone and select one conversation that you want to export.

2. Tap the three dots at the upper-right corner > More > Export chat > select Gmail > sign in to your Gmail account credentials. Next, fill in the To field with another email account and click the Send icon.

3. On your iPhone, log in with the same Gmail credentials, find this email, and download the attachment to your iPhone. Then, you can read the previous chat history as a text file anytime you want.

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Part 3. How to Restore WhatsApp Chat from Google Drive in iPhone with WhatsApp Transfer

Another way to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone using Google Drive is via WhatsApp Transfer. As the direct restoration of Google Drive WhatsApp backup to iPhone is impossible, you will need to download the WhatsApp chats to your Android device first and then transfer them to your iPhone in one click.

The key features of WhatsApp Transfer:

* Transfer WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business chats between iOS and Android devices.

* Back up WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business conversations to a computer as a PDF or HTML file and restore the backup to your device.

* Back up iPhone LINE/Viber/Kik/WeChat chat history to a computer.

* Work with Android 2 to Android 13 and iOS 16 and earlier versions, such as iPhone 14/13 Pro Max/13 Pro/13/13 mini, Samsung Galaxy S23/S22 Ultra/S22+/S22, Xiaomi 11T Pro/11T/Mi 11 Ultra/Mi 11, Huawei, Sony, Google, LG, etc.

How to retrieve WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone?

1. Download WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to Android. Install WhatsApp on your Android phone and sign in with the same Google credentials you use to back up WhatsApp files.

Later, open the app and tap Restore when a window displays and asks you to restore backups. You can decide whether to restore with or without media files. Once done, it will store WhatsApp backup files on your Android device.

2. Connect your Android and iPhone to the computer. Install and launch the program on your computer. After that, choose the WhatsApp Transfer option > Transfer WhatsApp messages under the WhatsApp tab, and connect your Android and iPhone to the computer.

Once detected, you will see the window as follows. (Note: You can tap the Flip button to switch the device position if necessary.)

3. Tap the Transfer button at the lower-right corner. Since the transfer process will erase the existing WhatsApp messages on the target iPhone, you must click Continue to confirm the operation. Otherwise, back up your WhatsApp files to PC first.

Afterward, the transfer process will start. Just keep your devices connected and wait until the transfer process is complete.

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Part 4. How to Get Google Drive WhatsApp Backup on iPhone Using WhatsAppTrans Box

WhatsAppTrans Box is a free tool to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone, including the large files. But it only supports chat history within three months, and the transfer process is a bit complicated. Apart from WhatsApp, it also transfers other files between iPhone and Android.

How to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive in iPhone for free?

1. Download WhatsAppTrans Box toolkit and run the adb.exe file

• Download the WhatsAppTrans Box toolkit on your computer in this website: https://mega.nz/file/lxwkGRCa#-itdOkRKAHjHUGOE2jl538ajIIwnOf09mfRH8o66dEg.

• Then run the adb file on your computer.

2. Extract the WhatsApp backup on your Android device.

• Back up your WhatsApp data from Android to Google Drive. Open WhatsApp > tap the three dots at the upper-right corner > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > tap the Back up to Google Drive. Then finish the backup process by following the on-screen prompts.

• Connect your Android device to the computer and create a copy of WhatsApp data on your computer using the copywhatsapptopc command.
• Disconnect your Android device to your computer.
• Install an emulator on your Android device and grant the ROOT permission. Next, install WhatsApp on the emulator from the official website, and don't sign in to your WhatsApp account immediately.
• Use the command copywhatsapptoandroid to copy the WhatsApp folder to the emulator. Then log in to your WhatsApp account on the emulator.
• Extract the WhatsApp databases and run the command pullwhatsapptopc to copy the database folder to your PC and enable the transfer. Generally, the database folder is in: /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases.

3. Download and execute the whatsappandroid2iphone.exe.

4. Restore WhatsApp from Android to iPhone. Install WhatsApp on your iPhone and connect your iPhone to the computer. Later, use the command restorewhatsappdata to restore all chat history to your iPhone.

Bonus Tips You May Like

Still have some queries? Now check the following frequently asked questions to find out the answers.

1. How to Back Up and Restore WhatsApp via Google Drive?

Back up WhatsApp to Google Drive:

• Run the WhatsApp app on your Android device.
• Tap the three-dot icon at the top-right corner > Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
• Click the Back up to Google Drive option and pick the desired Google account to back up WhatsApp data.
• Hit Allow and tick the Include videos option.
• Tap the Back up button.

Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive:

• Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store on another Android device.
• Follow the wizards to install it on your device and launch the app after installation.
• Click the Agree and Continue button > enter the phone number linked to your WhatsApp account > enter the code to verify your account.
• Tap Continue.
• When prompted, click the Restore button.
• Provide your name and tap Next.

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2. How to Restore WhatsApp from iCloud to iPhone?

• Open your iPhone's Settings > General > Software Update > download and install the latest version of iOS updates.
• Ensure that you have a backup of your iPhone. Go to Settings > tap your name > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups > tap the device under Backups to check the last backup details. If there isn't one, back up your iPhone data before moving on.
• Head over to the iPhone's Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings > confirm the action.
• Set up your iPhone with the on-screen prompts. When it shows the Apps & Data screen, tap the Restore from iCloud Backup option > sign in with your Apple ID > click the Choose backup option to select the most recent backup file containing WhatsApp data.
• Hit the Restore button.

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3. How to Access WhatsApp Backup on Google Drive?

You can access WhatsApp backup on Google Drive by tapping Android's Settings > Managing Apps > WhatsApp Messenger. However, you cannot view the specific content since it has been encrypted for potential data leakage.

If you wish to check the WhatsApp backup in Google Drive, this article may be helpful.

Wrapping Up

Now you may have fathomed out how to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone step by step. You can choose the most reliable way WhatsApp Transfer to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone using Google Drive in one click. Besides, you can also pick the email's way if you only transfer one conversation without using a computer.

Well, WhatsAppTrans Box is the least recommended way. As you can see, it is complicated and enigmatic to use. What's worse, it may bring unknown risks to your Android or iPhone.

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