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How to Backup iMessage

How can I backup my iMessages to new iPhone?

Posted on Dec 5, 2019 1:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2019 1:52 PM

There are two ways:

  1. Enable iCloud message sync on the old phone: Settings/{your name}/iCloud - Messages: ON. Then do the same thing on the new phone.
  2. If iCloud message sync is OFF back up your phone to iTunes or iCloud, then restore that backup to the new phone.


Here's more information about transferring content-->Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Dec 5, 2019 1:52 PM in response to jaquise128

There are two ways:

  1. Enable iCloud message sync on the old phone: Settings/{your name}/iCloud - Messages: ON. Then do the same thing on the new phone.
  2. If iCloud message sync is OFF back up your phone to iTunes or iCloud, then restore that backup to the new phone.


Here's more information about transferring content-->Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How to Backup iMessage

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