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User profile for user: Bambozo
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Text message only shows one side of the conversation

Hey, I’m a new iPhone user migrating from Android. Super privy on making sure all my data is fully migrated to my new phone.


I remember vaguely that migrating out of the box, the text messages shows both side of the convo. I did reset and re-migrate my phone from Android after updating to iOS 15.5, and find that I only have one side of the text messages, the messages I sent.


Tried multiple times and now in iOS 15.6, still experiencing the same issue. Saw the same question still unanswered from a 2018 thread.


How can I get my text message to show both side of the convo?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 24, 2022 4:04 AM

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User profile for user: SravanKrA
SravanKrA
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Posted on Jul 24, 2022 4:07 AM

Android to iPhone

  1. You may --> Move from Android to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple ...
  2. If that fails or you do not want to attempt or have already set up your device. then...You can still transfer these data.
    1. Photos & Videos --> Upload to iCloud Photos using the same Apple ID that you have used on your iPhone. After upload, enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone. That's it.
    2. Contacts --> Contacts are not stored on an iPhone nor on SIM, they are synced to  Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other. Upload all your contacts to any of the above email client-server.
    3. Notes, Reminders, Calendars --> You may sync all these from any of the email accounts that you have. they are synced to  Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other. Upload all your data to any of the above email client-server.
    4. Any Specific Files --> Upload to Cloud Drives (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Flickr, box, AmazonDrive, Adobe Creative Cloud and Use Files app on iPhone
    5. Apps --> In any way they have to be redownloaded using the App Store.
  3. SMS/MMS - Look for third-party apps that claim to transfer SMS/MMS from an Android device to an iOS. However, these apps/software has the risk of data being compromised and which may or may not safeguard your data. Be well informed about the way the software will handle your data and then you may select the app/software
  4. WhatsApp --> My experience says you can't transfer because on Android, WhatsApp, chat history is not stored on iCloud, on iOS it is.
    1. That may be possible with third-party software. Warning!; WhatsApp data through third-party software has the risk of data being compromised. Because the data will be churned through third-party servers, which may or may not be encrypted. Be judicious while selecting the software and taking this call.
    2. Having said that, WhatsApp is not an Apple product. Contact the app developer here --> App Support or WhatsApp FAQ or Restoring your chat history - WhatsApp FAQ
  5. Shazam Account --> Access your Shazams on all your devices or online - Apple ...


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User profile for user: SravanKrA
SravanKrA
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Jul 24, 2022 4:07 AM in response to Bambozo

Android to iPhone

  1. You may --> Move from Android to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple ...
  2. If that fails or you do not want to attempt or have already set up your device. then...You can still transfer these data.
    1. Photos & Videos --> Upload to iCloud Photos using the same Apple ID that you have used on your iPhone. After upload, enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone. That's it.
    2. Contacts --> Contacts are not stored on an iPhone nor on SIM, they are synced to  Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other. Upload all your contacts to any of the above email client-server.
    3. Notes, Reminders, Calendars --> You may sync all these from any of the email accounts that you have. they are synced to  Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other. Upload all your data to any of the above email client-server.
    4. Any Specific Files --> Upload to Cloud Drives (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Flickr, box, AmazonDrive, Adobe Creative Cloud and Use Files app on iPhone
    5. Apps --> In any way they have to be redownloaded using the App Store.
  3. SMS/MMS - Look for third-party apps that claim to transfer SMS/MMS from an Android device to an iOS. However, these apps/software has the risk of data being compromised and which may or may not safeguard your data. Be well informed about the way the software will handle your data and then you may select the app/software
  4. WhatsApp --> My experience says you can't transfer because on Android, WhatsApp, chat history is not stored on iCloud, on iOS it is.
    1. That may be possible with third-party software. Warning!; WhatsApp data through third-party software has the risk of data being compromised. Because the data will be churned through third-party servers, which may or may not be encrypted. Be judicious while selecting the software and taking this call.
    2. Having said that, WhatsApp is not an Apple product. Contact the app developer here --> App Support or WhatsApp FAQ or Restoring your chat history - WhatsApp FAQ
  5. Shazam Account --> Access your Shazams on all your devices or online - Apple ...


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User profile for user: Bambozo
Bambozo Author
User level: Level 1
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Jul 24, 2022 5:24 AM in response to SravanKrA

Yes, I have tried re-migrating after upgrading to iOS 15.6. Always using the Move to iOS app.


One reason I kept migrating is that my data are not fully migrated. Right now, all of the data I need are successfully migrated, including WhatsApp (now supporting Android -> iPhone migration).


What's left is the receiving side of my text messages convo. I'm looking for a way where it does not involve third-party apps.

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Text message only shows one side of the conversation

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