Use your phone’s built-in backup and restore feature
On Android, back up messages to Google One or device backup
On iPhone, back up messages to iCloud or a computer
Restore the backup on the new phone during setup
Use the same Apple ID or Google account on both devices
Transfer messages with a manufacturer transfer app
Use Samsung Smart Switch for Samsung phones
Use Move to iOS when transferring to an iPhone
Use a third-party SMS transfer app if needed
Connect both phones with a USB cable or wireless transfer method
Sync messages through your carrier if supported
Verify that message backup is enabled before switching phones
Check that the new phone has enough storage
Keep both phones charged during the transfer
Confirm that messages appear on the new phone after transfer