There are a few possible explanations for why your text pictures might have been deleted after transferring to your new iPhone:
- A problem with iCloud. If you had iCloud Photos enabled on your old iPhone, it's possible that the text pictures were not properly synced to iCloud before the transfer. This could have caused them to be deleted when you transferred to your new iPhone.
Here are a few things you can try to recover the deleted text pictures:
- Check your iCloud Photos. If you have iCloud Photos enabled, sign in to iCloud.com on a web browser and check to see if the text pictures are still there. If they are, you can download them to your computer and then import them back to your iPhone.
Here are some tips to prevent text pictures from being deleted in the future:
- Make sure to have enough storage space on your iPhone. If you are running low on storage space, you can delete old messages and attachments, or you can purchase more iCloud storage space.
- Enable iCloud Photos. This will ensure that your text pictures are backed up to iCloud and can be restored if they are deleted from your device.
- Back up your iPhone regularly. You can back up your iPhone to iCloud or to a computer. This will give you a backup to restore if something goes wrong with your iPhone.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.