Are you wondering how to transfer text messages from an earlier Android smartphone to your new iPhone? Apple’s in-house application called Transfer to iOS. You can also download third-party applications or computers (Macor Windows) applications.
I’ve been an in-house customer care representative for a large retail store since iPhone 5 came out. Recently, I had the pleasure of helping a new Apple user transfer her accounts and data from her previous Android on the iPhone12 Pro. This inspired me to put my experience and wisdom into words for those who might require assistance from my experiences.
In this article, I’m going to explain to you the method of transferring texts from Android to iPhone so that you do not forget important messages from information for work and personal which you could require in the future.
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Take a look at these five ways to transfer text messages from your Android smartphone to your iPhone. Be aware that these methods require the download and installation of the application for either your Android handset, iPhone (or both) or an Macor Windows computer. In addition to transferring text messages it is possible to utilize either method to transfer other files, e.g., video contacts, contact logs photographs, call logs and calendar events, audio, etc.
1. Utilizing the app Move to iOS (Data Loss)
The Move app for iOS is an application developed by Apple to allow seamless switch between Android switching seamlessly from Android to iOS. It is able to transfer text messages as well as other data like contacts cameras roll, bookmarks photos, videos and more. From Android onto iPhone. But it is important that your iPhone should be brand new (or just recently reset to factory settings) since the app wipes all data on your iPhone while it’s being used. If , however, you’ve had your brand new iPhone for a while then you’ll need to look into different methods, which are described below.
Before you can use it, wifi must be enabled on you Android Phone. It is also recommended to plug both your Android Phone and new iPhone into a power source to ensure that it’s running smoothly. The amount of data you’re transferring from your old phone, as well as an External Micro SD card, should be compatible with the new iPhone.
Follow the instructions below to transfer messages from text onto an iPhone.
- Install and download and install the Transfer into iOS app on Your Android Phone through Google Play Store. After that, open the app, click to continue and read these terms of service. Next, tap the Next buttonto continue with the application.
- Make sure you connect your iPhone to an WiFi network. Continue the iPhone setting up procedure until you get to the Apps and Data page. Look for a Transfer Files option from your Android phone and then click ” Continue.“
- You’ll be provided with a ten or 6-digit number from the iPhone you’d like for you to copy files. You need to enter in an Android Phone once prompted.
- Next, you need to select the data you want to transfer. Because you’re sending SMS, make sure you tick the message box on the iPhone’s screen. You could also select any other file you’d like to view on your iPhone.
- Take your time as the transfer process is complete. When the transfer is complete then hit”Next” and then the “Next” and ” Done” symbol on the Android Phone. The messages will be transferred into iPhone. iPhone via Android.
2. Use Send Anywhere to send messages
While there are many applications from third parties that facilitate transfers of Android messages on to iPhone but only a handful actually can do the job. Free download available on both Google Play Store and App Store for iOS, Send Anywhere is an extremely efficient application for wirelessly moving messages and other data across Android onto iPhone. In contrast to other apps like the Move to iOS application, Send Anywhere does not result in losing data from your iPhone. Therefore, you can use it even if you’ve been using your iPhone for some time.
The app makes use of WiFi Direct, so both the iOS and Android devices must be in close proximity. Follow the steps below to send Android messages onto iPhone by using Send Anywhere. Android
- Begin download and install your “Send Anywhere” application for both Android Phone and iPhone. Once you have it installed the app on each device, open the application and allow it to access your storage on your device.
- When the app is installed and you have it installed, mark the devices accordingly, i.e., Sender for Android and Receiver for iPhone. Therefore, turn on the WiFi feature to let both devices connect wirelessly.
- In the next step, you’ll have select the documents or files you want to transfer. In this case it’s messages however, you could select other media like images, video or other. If you’d like.
- To confirm the connection to verify the connection, to verify the connection, your Android Phone will generate a unique security code. Enter this code on your iPhone inside”Input Key” box to verify the connection ” Input Key” box to confirm the connection.
- Once you have verified your account, tap on the Upload tab to allow transmission of messages sent from an Android Phone to your iPhone.
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3. Utilizing MobileTrans-Phone Transfer
MobileTrans-Phone is a phone transfer program which can speedily facilitate the transfer of messages as well as other types of file from Android phones into an iPhone. This program is particularly useful when you’re struggling with wireless solutions like those mentioned earlier.
Apart from messages, MobileTrans-Phone Trans lets transfer all files, such as pictures, videos, messages notes, music and more. You can also transfer WhatsApp, KiK and Viber chats onto your new iPhone.
The steps are below for transferring SMS message via Android to iPhone by using MobileTrans-Phone Transfer.
- Download the MobileTrans-Phone Transfer software on your computer or Mac. Start it, and select your phone transfer option.
- Connect both the iPhone as well as the Android Phone to the computer via USB or Lightning data cables.
- The app detects automatically devices, Android as well as iOS devices and mark them as ‘destination’ as well as’source. It is important to ensure that Android is identified as the source, and iPhone is marked as the location. If they are not correctly identified, correct the mistake by pressing”Flip” or the “Flip” icon.
- Then, select then the text messages option, or choose any of the type of file you’d like to transfer. It is also possible to erase the existing data stored on your iPhone by pressing to the ” Clear data before copying”tab.
- Next, tap Next, click and allow the transfer process enough time to finish. The program will safely transfer all types of files without deleting the file types as well as resetting the iPhone.
- Remove both devices from the computer when the process is finished.
4. Using AnyTrans
AnyTrans is a powerful program that acts in the capacity of an iOS data manager and file mover. The program lets you seamlessly transfer messages as well as various other file types from your Android Phone to an iPhone.
- It is recommended to download and install AnyTrans to your PC or Mac. Open the program and connect your Android gadget and iPhone to your computer with an USB or Lightning cable, respectively.
- After the tool is able to detect both devices, click the Phone Switcher Then, select” Phone to iPhone” under the ” Phone to iPhone” tab. Click”Migrate Now” to begin the transfer process ” Migrate Now” button to begin transferring the messages.
- Make sure to confirm iPhone to be the recipient phone, and Android as the sending phone, and then click on the next button to continue the transfer.
- Select from the messages category, or any other type of file that you would like to transfer. Click Next to begin the process of transfer of the chosen files.
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Conclusion
This article outlined five successful ways the transfer of SMS on your Android or iPhone device iOS. As you might have guessed the methods used are computers or apps that must be installed onto Android as well as iPhone devices or on a PC (Mac/PC). The installation and use of these tools isn’t a major issue. Additionally, the applications and tools mentioned above are available completely free.
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By using these techniques you can effortlessly transfer text messages to and from Android onto your brand new iPhone and prevent the loss of important data.



