Nevertheless, Apple fails to introduce new iPhone models every year, and in that case, lots of users consider upgrading their outdated iPhone with the latest model. Unlike the Android smartphone, iPhone comes with many hidden features. The iOS software itself is designed to be unique, and you may require some time to figure out and perform even the simple tasks. It is true to the scenario if you consider transferring messages from one iPhone to iPhone. You may want to transfer messages for varied reasons, especially when it holds any important info. In that case, you should move the messages, and fortunately, iPhone supports it. Hence this section guides you to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone with and without iCloud.
How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud?
Transferring any data from one iPhone to another is easy with iCloud. The same applies when you want to transfer messages. You need to have iOS 11.4 and with this, follow the steps given below.
Pre-Requisite
To enable iCloud Sync, you should follow the below steps.
- Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the profile name and choose iCloud.
- Press the slider next to Messages to enable it.
Steps to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone Via iCloud Backup
With the above steps done, you should enable iCloud Backup.
1. Go to iPhone Settings and press the name.
2. Choose iCloud and click on iCloud backup.
3. Tap the slider of iCloud Backup to turn it on.
4. Click on the Back Up Now option to begin the backup proceed.
5. Start setting up your new iPhone. Select Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup when you get Apps & Data screen on your iPhone.
Note: If you have set up your new iPhone, select General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings > Reset it.
6. Provide the Apple ID and password. Wait for the setup process to end, and with this, your messages will be restored on your iPhone.
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How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone Without iCloud?
There are different ways in which you can transfer messages from one iPhone to another without iCloud support. It includes,
- iTunes
- AirDrop
- Quick Start
- Using Third-Party Software
Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud – Using iTunes
With the iTunes backup, you can get back all the messages from your old to new iPhone.
Steps to Backup Text Message
1. Connect your source iPhone (from which you want to transfer message) with your computer and launch iTunes.
2. Click on the iPhone icon from the top-left and select Summary under Settings.
3. Navigate to the Backup column and select This Computer.
4. Tap on the Back Up Now option and wait for the backup to complete.
Steps to Restore iTunes Backup
1. Connect the target (new) iPhone with your computer.
2. When iTunes opens up, click the iPhone icon.
3. Choose the Restore Backup option.
4. Select the backup you have created earlier and tap on Restore Backup now.
5. Allow the process to finish, and you can disconnect the device to find the messages on your new iPhone as that of your old iPhone.
Note: This will restore the entire data in addition to messages.
Using AirDrop
With the AirDrop feature, you can transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud.
1. Turn on Bluetooth and WiFi on both iPhones.
2. Open Control Center on your phone and turn on AirDrop.
Alternatively, go to Settings > General > AirDrop > turn On to Everyone.
3. On your source iPhone, open the Messages app and choose the messages you want to transfer.
4. Select the Share icon and click on the AirDop feature.
5. Choose the target device. Meanwhile, accept the incoming data promptly on your target iPhone.
6. With this, the messages get transferred from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud.
Using Quick Start
If both of your iPhones are running on iOS 12.4 and higher, you can use iPhone Migration to transfer messages.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth on the source iPhone. Meanwhile, turn on your target iPhone.
2. Now, keep the target iPhone close to your source iPhone to see the Quick Start screen with Apple ID to set up the new iPhone.
3. Ensure you want to use that Apple ID by clicking on the Continue button.
4. If you get an animation on the target iPhone, hold the source iPhone over the target iPhone.
5. Center the animation in the viewfinder, and you will get the Finish on New iPhone notification.
6. Provide the passcode of the source iPhone on your target iPhone.
7. Follow the screen instructions to set up the FaceID or TouchID on the target iPhone.
8. Tap on the Transfer from iPhone option, and this will transfer all the data, including messages.
Useful link: How to Unlock iPhone Passcode Without Computer
Using Third-Party Software
Transferring messages using this method requires the installation of third-party software on your macOS or Windows PC. Make sure you download the software that supports transferring messages besides other data. In this section, we have used Wondershare’s MobileTrans. You could get it from its official website on your PC.
1. Connect source and target iPhone to your PC that has MobileTrans software.
2. When it opens up, choose the Phone Transfer feature.
3. Make sure the source and target iPhone are correctly selected. If not, flip it.
4. Choose Text messages as the data you want to transfer. Click the Start button.
5. Allow the transfer to finish, and you will be notified to remove the devices.
That was all the possible ways you can transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud support. Hope it was a useful session. For more useful tips & tricks, visit our blog.