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Step-by-Step Guide to Transferring Messages Between iPhones

Daisy Raines

Feb 26, 2025 • Filed to: Data Transfer Solutions • Proven solutions

There’s nothing more exciting than upgrading to a newer version of an iPhone! But if you've ever made the switch, you’d know that the most dreadful part is transferring all the important data, including photos, saved files, and text messages.

The good news is that there are multiple methods of transferring messages across iPhones, so you don't need to worry about losing any important data. In this article, we'll review ways to transfer text from iPhone to iPhone, including an easy solution with Dr.Fone.

Part 1. Ways to Send Text Messages from iPhone to iPhone

Here are four simple methods for transferring text messages from iPhone to iPhone:

Way 1: Transfer Messages Using iCloud

The most popular way of transferring messages from one iPhone to another is via iCloud. Regardless of which iPhone model you’re using, you can use iCloud to get the job done within no time. To transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone using this method, just follow these simple steps:

Step 1: On your old iPhone, open “Settings,” tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen and select “iCloud.”

Step 2: Go to “iCloud Backup.” Turn the toggle on next to Messages and click on “Back Up Now.”

icloud backup

Step 3: Set up your new iPhone by following the on-screen instructions. When you reach the Apps & Data screen, click on Restore from iCloud Backup.

select from icloud backup

Step 4: Sign in with the same Apple ID on the other iPhone, select the most recent backup from the list, and let the restoration process complete.

Step 5: Follow the rest of the on-screen steps to complete the setup.

Way 2: Transfer Messages Using iTunes

With iTunes, you can transfer all your iMessages, regular text messages, and attachments to your new iPhone without a hassle! Here’s how it’s done:

Step 1: Use a USB to connect your old phone to your computer and launch the updated version of iTunes on it. Locate a device icon on the iTunes screen, click on it, and select your connected iPhone.

Step 3: Go to the Summary section and click on the Back Up Now button under Backups. Make sure to select This Computer instead of iCloud for the backup.

select backup now

Step 4: Once you’ve backed up your old device, disconnect it and connect your new phone to iTunes. If it's your first time setting it up, you'll be prompted to restore a backup from iTunes.

restore backup

Step 5: If you're already using your phone, go to the Summary section and click Restore. A window will pop up to let you choose a backup to restore.

Way 3: Send Text Messages from iPhone to iPhone with AirDrop

If you prefer not to use a computer to transfer text messages from one iPhone to another, you can use AirDrop, a feature available on devices running iOS 7 and later. Both WiFi and Bluetooth need to be turned on for this to work. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Open the Control Center on both old and new iPhones and turn on WiFi and Bluetooth. Tap the AirDrop icon to enable it.

Step 2: Set the visibility for everyone on both phones for easy sharing.

set visibility to everyone

Step 3: On the iPhone, with the messages you want to send, open the Messages app and select the conversation or individual messages to transfer.

open messages

Step 4: Tap the Share icon, choose AirDrop, and select the receiving device. On the target device, accept the incoming messages.

Way 4: Use Quick Start to Transfer Messages

If you still have your old phone with you, it can be used to transfer the data to the new phone directly without needing iCloud or iTunes. Here’s how it is done with the help of Quick Start:

Step 1: Place both the old phone and the new phone next to each other. Turn on your new phone and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

Step 2: When you see the Quick Start option on the new iPhone screen, tap on it. A QR code will be shown on the new device. Use your old phone to scan this code.

select quick start

Step 3: Choose to transfer data from the old device to the new one, and make sure “Messages” is selected for transfer.

Note: You won't be able to use either phone while the transfer is happening.

Part 2: Best Way to Transfer iMessages Between iPhones — Dr Fone - Phone Transfer

If you don’t want to struggle with the transfer process and are looking for the most convenient and easy solution that will get your messages transferred from one iPhone to another within minutes, then Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer is the perfect tool for you. Plus, no technical knowledge is required — it’s pretty straightforward.

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Step 1: Launch Wondershare Dr.Fone on your PC. From the toolbox, click on “Phone Transfer” to open the tool and start the transfer process.

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Step 2: Both devices will be recognized by the software as either source or destination. Your old iPhone should be the source, while the other iPhone would be the target. From Choose a Category to Copy, select “Text Messages” and click on “Start Transfer.”

start transfer

Step 3: A pop-up will appear requesting you to disable your iOS device's "Find My" feature. Go to "Settings" and tap on your Apple ID. Choose "iCloud" and disable the Find My feature.

turn off find my feature

Step 4: The data transfer will begin as soon as you disable the feature, and a progress bar will display the progress.

observe phone transfer progress

Step 5: When the transfer is complete, a window will pop up confirming it. Click “OK” to finish the process.

complete ios to ios phone transfer

Conclusion

Text message transfers between iPhones should be quite simple if you follow the right procedure. Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer is the greatest choice for a quick and simple transfer because it provides a simple solution that requires no technical expertise. It’s fast and reliable, making your iPhone setup hassle-free.

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FAQs

You can transfer messages using iCloud, iTunes, Quick Start, or AirDrop. For a quick and easy solution, use Wondershare Dr.Fone.
Yes, you can transfer iMessages using iCloud, iTunes, or Wondershare Dr.Fone.
Yes, you can transfer messages using Quick Start or AirDrop, which don't require a computer.

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