Copy text messages to new phone
The joys of switching to a new phone! Copying text messages to a new phone can be a bit of a process, but don't worry, I'm here to guide you through it. Here are the steps for different types of phones and operating systems:
Android to Android:
- Backup your old phone:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Backup & reset > Back up my data.
- Make sure that "Back up my data" is enabled.
- Restore your new phone:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Backup & reset > Restore my data.
- Select the backup you created earlier.
- Use a third-party app:
- Download and install a third-party app like SMS Backup & Restore or Helium Backup.
- Follow the app's instructions to backup and restore your text messages.
iPhone to iPhone:
- Backup your old iPhone:
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Back Up Now.
- Make sure that "iCloud Backup" is enabled.
- Restore your new iPhone:
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Restore Backup.
- Select the backup you created earlier.
- Use a third-party app:
- Download and install a third-party app like SMS Backup & Restore or iMazing.
- Follow the app's instructions to backup and restore your text messages.
Android to iPhone:
- Use a third-party app:
- Download and install a third-party app like SMS Backup & Restore or AnyTrans.
- Follow the app's instructions to backup and restore your text messages.
- Use a cloud service:
- Use a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox to backup your text messages on your old Android phone.
- Then, download the backup on your new iPhone and restore the text messages using a third-party app.
iPhone to Android:
- Use a third-party app:
- Download and install a third-party app like SMS Backup & Restore or AnyTrans.
- Follow the app's instructions to backup and restore your text messages.
- Use a cloud service:
- Use a cloud service like iCloud or Google Drive to backup your text messages on your old iPhone.
- Then, download the backup on your new Android phone and restore the text messages using a third-party app.
Remember to always backup your data regularly to prevent any loss of important information.