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How does one preserve text messages when upgrading to a new iPhone?

How does one preserve text messages when upgrading to a new iPhone?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.4.1

Posted on Sep 3, 2015 10:29 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2015 12:00 PM

Existing text messages are preserved in an iPhone backup. Back up your current iPhone (using iTunes, or iCloud (less preferably). Then restore your backup to your new iPhone.

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How does one preserve text messages when upgrading to a new iPhone?

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