Will this transfer my messages over to the new iPhone?
After backing up from iCloud (including my messages) - once I transfer over to my new iPhone 8 Plus, will that transfer all of my (text) messages?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 12
After backing up from iCloud (including my messages) - once I transfer over to my new iPhone 8 Plus, will that transfer all of my (text) messages?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 12
If your Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages: is ON
there is no messages in the iCloud backup, all you need to do is sign in with the same Apple ID & password on the new iPhone.
See what iCloud backup do: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
When you use Messages in iCloud or turn on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud. That means they're not included in your iCloud Backup.
When you restore from an iCloud back up it makes a complete disk image of your phone including all of your text messages. Your phone should look identical to your previous once restored.
If your Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Messages: is ON
there is no messages in the iCloud backup, all you need to do is sign in with the same Apple ID & password on the new iPhone.
See what iCloud backup do: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
When you use Messages in iCloud or turn on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud. That means they're not included in your iCloud Backup.
Will this transfer my messages over to the new iPhone?