How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone?

Turn on both iPhones and connect them to Wi-Fi

Sign in to the same Apple ID on both devices

On the old iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages and turn on Messages in iCloud

Wait for messages to finish syncing to iCloud

On the new iPhone, sign in with the same Apple ID

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages and turn on Messages in iCloud

Keep both iPhones connected to Wi-Fi and power until syncing completes

If needed, use Quick Start during setup and choose to transfer data from the old iPhone

If needed, restore the new iPhone from an iCloud backup that includes Messages

If needed, use a computer backup and restore the new iPhone from that backup

Check the Messages app on the new iPhone to confirm the transfer is complete

Suggested for You

Trending Today