How to transfer old messages to new iphone
There are a few ways to transfer old messages to a new iPhone:
Method 1: Use iCloud Backup
- Make sure your old iPhone is running iOS 11 or later and has iCloud Backup enabled.
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and turn on iCloud Backup.
- Back up your old iPhone to iCloud.
- Set up your new iPhone and restore from iCloud Backup.
- During the setup process, select "Restore from iCloud Backup" and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Choose the backup you created earlier and wait for the transfer to complete.
Method 2: Use iTunes Backup
- Connect your old iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- Select your iPhone in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click "Back Up Now" to create a backup of your old iPhone.
- Set up your new iPhone and restore from iTunes Backup.
- Connect your new iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- Select your new iPhone in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click "Restore Backup" and select the backup you created earlier.
- Wait for the transfer to complete.
Method 3: Use Messages Backup and Restore
- Download and install the Messages Backup and Restore app on your old iPhone.
- Open the app and select "Backup" to create a backup of your messages.
- Transfer the backup to your new iPhone using a cloud storage service like Dropbox or Google Drive.
- On your new iPhone, open the Messages Backup and Restore app and select "Restore" to transfer the messages.
Method 4: Use a Third-Party App
- Download and install a third-party app like SMS Backup & Restore or iMazing on your old iPhone.
- Use the app to backup your messages and transfer them to your new iPhone.
Tips:
- Make sure you have enough storage space on your new iPhone to transfer the messages.
- If you're using iCloud Backup, make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- If you're using iTunes Backup, make sure you're using the same computer and iTunes version on both devices.
- If you're using a third-party app, make sure you're using the same app on both devices.