Messages didn’t transfer to my new iphone

When transferring from my iPhone 11 to iPhone 15 my messages didn’t come across

iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Mar 12, 2024 6:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2024 6:09 PM

Re: Messages didn’t transfer to my new iphone


Seems it sometimes takes awhile for images and messages to all appear due to their indexing on the new phone.


If time has passed, and the issue is still there: it may help to update the iOS to the newest version:

About iOS 17 Updates - Apple Support says iOS 17.4 is the latest update.

or,

if already using iOS 17.4 , try restarting the iPhone (ie: deletes temporary files, re-establishes connections, often restores order if something is not working as expected). How to: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

or

If Messages are synced to the iPhone from iCloud, you might want to check the setting is turned on.

ie: Settings > [your name] > iCloud.


If still no solution:

There is a discussion thread on similar situation, and with suggestions from a Community specialist:

Can't transfer messages from old iphone t… - Apple Community

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Mar 13, 2024 6:09 PM in response to Koda2024

Re: Messages didn’t transfer to my new iphone


Seems it sometimes takes awhile for images and messages to all appear due to their indexing on the new phone.


If time has passed, and the issue is still there: it may help to update the iOS to the newest version:

About iOS 17 Updates - Apple Support says iOS 17.4 is the latest update.

or,

if already using iOS 17.4 , try restarting the iPhone (ie: deletes temporary files, re-establishes connections, often restores order if something is not working as expected). How to: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

or

If Messages are synced to the iPhone from iCloud, you might want to check the setting is turned on.

ie: Settings > [your name] > iCloud.


If still no solution:

There is a discussion thread on similar situation, and with suggestions from a Community specialist:

Can't transfer messages from old iphone t… - Apple Community

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Messages didn’t transfer to my new iphone

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