What happens to my Messages if I do a reset on my iPhone 8?
I bought a new iPhone 11Pro and want to give my wife my iPhone 8. When I reset the old phone will the messages be deleted?
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Hello shorty1956,
Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If I understand correctly, you are setting up a new iPhone and want to give your old iPhone to your wife. If you make a backup and use the steps in these Apple resources to transfer your personal data and erase your old iPhone, your messages and personal data should be retained:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Cheers!