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Real Case: How I Transferred Messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) in Seconds

Selena Lee

Jun 24, 2025 • Filed to: Data Transfer Solutions • Proven solutions

Recently, I got a new iPhone 16/XS (Max) with so much excitement. But, the one thing that was driving me crazy was how to transfer messages from my old Android device to this iPhone 16/XS (Max), as I have always been an Android phone user till then. So, I was scared to transfer anything to the new iPhone and ruin it. You can have numerous solutions to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) after setup.

If you’re facing the challenge of transferring messages from Android to iPhone, you’re not alone. Like many users, I recently needed to import SMS conversations to my iPhone 16/XS (Max) from an Android device. In this article, I’ll share the best tools and step-by-step guidance to help you seamlessly move your SMS messages from Android to iPhone, ensuring none of your important conversations get lost during the switch.

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Transfer Messages from Android to iPhone with a PC - one-click solutions [iPhone 16 Included]

Part 1. Two Apps to Transfer Messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) without Computer

How to transfer Android messages to iPhone 16/XS (Max) using Move to iOS app

The official Move to iOS app by Apple is a common method to transfer text messages, call logs, contacts, bookmarks, and apps from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max). However, during my experience, the app faced connectivity issues—likely due to Wi-Fi problems—which prevented the transfer from completing.

Guide for Move to iOS to transfer messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max)

Download, install, and launch Move to iOS on your Android phone.
Get the iPhone 16/XS (Max) and configure the setup and then connect to Wi-Fi. Browse to the ‘Apps & Data’ option, click ‘Move Data from Android’ thereafter. Click the ‘Continue’ button and note the passcode.
On your Android phone, click ‘Continue’ and then press ‘Agree’. When prompted for a passcode, enter the one you got from iPhone 16/XS (Max).
Ensure that the Android phone is also connected to Wi-Fi. Now, click on ‘Messages’ from the ‘Data Transfer’ option. Click ‘Next’ and wait a while to finish the data transfer. Hit the ‘Done’ button afterward once the iPhone 16/XS (Max) gets synched with these messages, set up your iCloud account, and view the messages.

How to transfer Android messages to iPhone 16/XS (Max) using SMS Backup+

You can transfer messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) without a computer by using the SMS Backup+ app. This tool automatically backs up your SMS, call logs, and MMS to Gmail and Google Calendar under separate labels.

Here is how to transfer messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) with SMS Backup+:

Get the Android phone and sign in to your ‘Gmail account’ and press ‘Settings’. Go to ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’. Now, tap ‘Enable IMAP’ and click ‘Save Changes’.
Download SMS Backup+ on your Android device from Google Play Store and launch it. Tap ‘Connect’ choose the recently used Gmail account. Now, allow the app to backup the SMS to your Gmail account and hit ‘Backup’.
Now, since you’ve backed up your messages to Gmail, you can simply access and view them from any device. Simply launch Gmail with the same account, and you’ll be able to get hold of all your messages right on your iPhone 16/XS (Max).

Note: The messages will be enclosed in an Email attachment. That implies you won’t be able to import your messages to your iMessage app. If you want to transfer SMS to the default messages app, try Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer. It's a one-click and reliable desktop software.

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2 Methods to Transfer Messages from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max) with a PC

How to transfer all messages to iPhone 16/XS (Max) at a time

For seamless message transfer from Android to iPhone 16/XS (Max), Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer is an excellent choice. It reliably transfers contacts, photos, music, text messages, and more between Android and iOS devices with ease and high success rates.

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This is how to import SMS to iPhone 16/XS (Max) from Android

Step 1: Download Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer on your PC and then install and launch it. Connect your Android and iPhone 16/XS (Max) using respective USB cables.

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Step 2: Hit the ‘Switch’ tab from the Dr.Fone window. Select the Android phone as the source and iPhone 16/XS (Max) as the destination over here. Use the ‘Flip’ button in case you have altered the selection.

Note: Selecting the ‘Clear Data before Copy’ option completely deletes everything from the target.

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Step 3: In this section, tap on ‘Messages’ and select the ones you want to selectively transfer. Hit the ‘Start Transfer’ button and then wait a while. Click ‘OK’ once the transfer process is over.

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How to transfer only selected messages iPhone 16/XS (Max)

Alternatively, you can opt for Dr.Fone - Phone Manager for selectively transferring messages from your Android phone to your iPhone. Managing your iPhone is easy with such an effective desktop tool.

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Here comes the guide to import SMS to iPhone 16/XS (Max) from Android selectively:

Step 1: Get Dr.Fone - Phone Manager installed and launched on your PC. Now, press the ‘Phone Manager’ tab.

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Step 2: Use respective USB cables to connect your Android and iPhone 16/XS (Max) with the computer and then pick Android as the source device. Then, select the ‘Information’ tab displayed on the top.

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Step 3: From the list of messages, choose the desired text messages and hit the ‘Export’ button. Click the ‘Export to device’ button consecutively and complete the process with the onscreen guide.

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Conclusion

I hope, this article brought you answers to your messages and data transfer queries. From my own experience, I found Dr.Fone Toolkit as the most viable option. If you are looking for a solution that leads to no data loss, then you can go for either Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer or Dr.Fone - Phone Manager.

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