There is no doubt that you have encountered this matter, and since you are a veteran in using the iPhone, you may know many things that others who are new to the iPhone do not know, including transferring messages to the new iPhone from the old one. One of us may be worried about losing his data, especially messages. But do not worry, the process of transferring messages, especially from the old iPhone to the new one, is quick and easy using the methods mentioned below.

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Transfer messages using iCloud sync

Thanks to iCloud, you won't need to spend a long time transferring all your messages. Using iCloud sync is one of the simplest ways to transfer messages to your new iPhone. Just like photos, contacts, notes, and other data, messages can be synced to other devices using the same iCloud account, including your new iPhone.

To activate iCloud sync on your old iPhone, follow these steps:

◉ Open Settings and access your Apple account at the top.

◉ Access iCloud and select “Show All” from the following menu.

◉ Click on “Messages in iCloud” and activate the “Use on this iPhone” option.

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◉ Then log in using the same iCloud account on the new iPhone and sync messages using the same steps.

◉ Wait for a while, and your messages will transfer to the new iPhone.


Restore messages using iCloud backup

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If you haven't set up your new iPhone yet, you can create an iCloud backup on your old iPhone and restore it to the new device. This method allows you to transfer all your data, including messages, from the old iPhone in one go.

To create an iCloud backup on your old iPhone:

◉ Open Settings and tap your name or your Apple account at the top.

◉ Go to iCloud > iCloud Backup or iCloud Backup.

◉ Activate the “Back Up This iPhone” option and click on the “Back Up Now” option below.

◉ This process may take some time, depending on the size of your data.

Once the backup is complete, start setting up your new iPhone. Follow the initial steps on the setup screen and choose Restore from iCloud Backup on the Apps & Data page. Enter your Apple account information and choose the most recent iCloud backup.

Wait for the restore process to complete, and your messages will appear on the new iPhone. You can then choose to delete messages from your old iPhone if you want.


Recover messages using a PC or Mac

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Another way to transfer messages to the new iPhone is by restoring an iPhone backup that you created on your computer. Similar to the previous method, this process will recover all your iPhone data, including your messages.

To back up data on your old iPhone, follow these steps:

◉ Connect the old iPhone to your computer using a cable. If you are connecting to it for the first time, the Trust Computer window will appear. Click “Trust” on your iPhone and enter your passcode.

◉ Open a program Apple devices On a Windows PC or Finder on a Mac.

◉ Select your iPhone from the left panel and go to the “General” tab.

◉ Choose “Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this computer” and press the “Backup Now” button.

◉ Select whether you want to encrypt data or not moving forward.

◉ Wait until the backup is complete, then connect the new iPhone to the same computer. Choose “Restore iPhone” this time, and all your backup data, including messages, will be restored to the new iPhone.

That's all about the process of transferring messages to the new iPhone which should be easy, simple and not take long, no matter which method you choose.

Have you transferred your data from an old iPhone to a new one before? What method did you follow? Tell us in the comments.

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