How do I transfer my old messages to my new iPad
I bought a new iPad and after transferring everything I realized my old messages did not transfer over. Can I retrieve them?
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Hey there, Diane!
Congratulations on your new iPad! I'm sure you're excited to start working it into your daily routine, and I know for myself, Messages are an important part of that process. If I'm understanding your post, though, your old messages did not transfer over when you were setting up your new iPad. I'm happy to help!
Both iTunes and iCloud backups will transfer all of the Message threads you have from one device to another. You can also use a process called Quick Start if both devices are running iOS 11. The following article will give you detailed information on how to transfer your content from one iOS device to another using each of those options: Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support .
For more information on what type of content can be backed up, and then transferred, with with iTunes and iCloud, check out About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support .
Cheers!
Congratulations on your new iPad! I'm sure you're excited to start working it into your daily routine, and I know for myself, Messages are an important part of that process. If I'm understanding your post, though, your old messages did not transfer over when you were setting up your new iPad. I'm happy to help!
Both iTunes and iCloud backups will transfer all of the Message threads you have from one device to another. You can also use a process called Quick Start if both devices are running iOS 11. The following article will give you detailed information on how to transfer your content from one iOS device to another using each of those options: Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support .
For more information on what type of content can be backed up, and then transferred, with with iTunes and iCloud, check out About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support .
Cheers!