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can you migrate text messages from an old phone to a new phone

can you migrate text messages from an old phone to a new phone

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 1:13 PM

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 1:36 PM

If you aren't syncing messages with iCloud, do a backup of the old phone and restore it to the new phone.


Backups – Choose Method


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup


Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device


 Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
684,597 points

Dec 23, 2019 1:36 PM in response to mtrinecpa

If you aren't syncing messages with iCloud, do a backup of the old phone and restore it to the new phone.


Backups – Choose Method


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup


Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device


 Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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