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Can't transfer text messages to new iPhone

Cannot get text messages from old iphone to transfer to new iphone



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Posted on May 14, 2021 4:56 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2021 5:36 PM

Verify your OLD iPhone is synced to the cloud.


Settings -> AppleID -> iCloud -> activate "Messages"


On your NEW iPhone, configure it exactly the same way as above.


Depending on your Internet connection speeds, it will take a while but it will eventually sync.


This feature alone is one primary reason why I pay for the .99-cent iCloud subscription. By syncing your messages to iCloud, you'll never lose your messages and they will sync to any other MacOS & iOS device if you so choose. It's a great way to know you'll never lose them.

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May 14, 2021 5:36 PM in response to robynr113

Verify your OLD iPhone is synced to the cloud.


Settings -> AppleID -> iCloud -> activate "Messages"


On your NEW iPhone, configure it exactly the same way as above.


Depending on your Internet connection speeds, it will take a while but it will eventually sync.


This feature alone is one primary reason why I pay for the .99-cent iCloud subscription. By syncing your messages to iCloud, you'll never lose your messages and they will sync to any other MacOS & iOS device if you so choose. It's a great way to know you'll never lose them.

Can't transfer text messages to new iPhone

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