Transfer Threema from Android to iOS - is that possible?

If you want to switch from Android to iOS or the other way around with Threema, this is possible with some restrictions. In this practical tip, we will show you which ways there are.

Transfer Threema from Android to iOS - is that possible?

• If you switch from Android to Android or from iOS to iOS, you can take all chats, pictures, videos and other data with you. For this you can start a data backup in Threema.
• However, if you switch from iOS to Android or from Android to iOS, you cannot use the data backup. However, with an ID backup you can still transfer your account. The ID backup is part of the data backup and contains only the most important information about your account. Instructions can be found in the next paragraph.
• You don't have to say good-bye to your chats from Threema. With the Threema Chat Export you can export all desired chats via email and save them on the PC and other places.
• If you switch from Android to iOS or vice versa, you have to buy Threema again. As there are different providers, Threema cannot reimburse the purchase price.

From Android to iOS: Transfer Threema ID

1. iOS: Go to the "My ID" category below and select the "Backup" item.
2. Android: Tap the menu button on the top left and select "ID backup" under "My backups".
3. Protect your ID backup with a password of your choice.
4. Before you press "Done", select the export button above.
5. You can now send the ID backup by email and restore it the next time you install Threema. The associated option is displayed the first time you start Threema.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to restore deleted messages in Threema.