How to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone

“I have got a new iPhone 15, but I’m unable to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. Some of my messages are really important, and I don’t want to lose them.”

An iPhone 15 user recently posted this query about the transfer of data from Android to iPhone, which is also encountered by several other users. We usually focus on transferring our photos, videos, and contacts when we get a new phone. In the process, we often neglect to transfer messages that can hold vital details about our professional or personal life. The good news is that there are several solutions to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. In this guide, I will discuss how to Transfer messages from Android to iPhone with 4 workable solutions.

Part 1: Quick Solutions to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone After Setup

Method 1: Transfer Messages and Other Files with MobileTrans - Phone Transfer

Developed by Wondershare, MobileTrans - Phone Transfer provides a seamless phone-to-phone transfer solution. Since it supports a cross-platform transfer of data, you can quickly move your files from Android to iPhone or vice versa. It supports transferring all kinds of major data like photos, videos, contacts, messages, call logs, reminders, calendars, and so much more. There is no need to root/jailbreak your device as it fully supports every popular Android or iOS phone. Here’s how you can transfer text messages from Android to iPhone using MobileTrans - Phone Transfer.

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Here’s how you can transfer text messages from Android to iPhone using MobileTrans - Phone Transfer.

Step 1: Launch the Phone Transfer application

Installing the MobileTrans application on your computer and launching it whenever you wish to transfer your data. From its home, just select the “Phone Transfer” feature to proceed.

Step 2: Connect your iOS and Android devices

Now, you can just connect your Android and iOS devices to your computer using working USB/lightning cables. Both the phones would be detected by the application and they will be marked as either source or destination. Since you wish to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone, your iPhone should be the target while Android must be the source device. There is a flip button here that you can use to correct their placement.

Step 3: Start transferring your data

Now, you can just select the type of data you wish to transfer (in this case, messages) and click on the “Start” button. If you wish to erase the existing data on your iPhone, then select the “clear data before copy” option beforehand.

That’ it! Now you can sit back and wait for a few seconds as the application would transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. Once the process is completed, you will be notified so that you can safely remove both the devices.

You can also watch the video guide to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone using MobileTrans - Phone Transfer.

Method 2: Transfer Data Wirelessly with MobileTrans - Copy Data to iOS

Lastly, you can also take the assistance of the MobileTrans App to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. The good thing is that you can transfer your data whenever you want, even if you already use your iPhone. Therefore, it will overcome the limitation of Apple’s Move to iOS app that only lets us transfer data while setting up a new device.

MobileTrans App is a user-friendly application that supports transferring 8 different data types. This includes transferring contacts, messages, photos, music, videos, documents, apps, etc. You can connect both devices through a wired connection (cable and a USB adapter). To learn how to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone instantly, the following steps can be taken:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone and Android

Firstly, you need to connect your iOS and Android devices using a working cable and a USB to a lightning adapter. After establishing the connection, unlock your iPhone and trust the connected device to grant it the needed permissions.

Step 2: Select what you wish to transfer

Once both devices are connected, you can launch the MobileTrans application and select what you wish to transfer. From the provided list, ensure the “Messages” option is enabled before tapping on the “Start Importing” button.

Step 3: Transfer your data

That’s it! As you would start the transfer process, the application will move the selected files from Android to iPhone in no time. In the end, it will notify you when the transfer process is completed so that you can remove both devices and use them the way you like!

Part 2: Free Apps to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone

Method 3: Transfer Messages using Move to iOS

A few years back, Apple released the Move to iOS app to make it easier for users to transfer their data from an old Android to a new iPhone. If your phone runs on Android 4.3 or a later version, then you can simply use the Move to iOS app for free. It can transfer your messages, Camera Roll data, contacts, bookmarks, and the Google account data. Please note that both devices should be located nearby to be connected securely. Here’s a stepwise tutorial to learn how to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone using the Move to iOS app.

1. Firstly, go to the official Move to iOS page on the Play Store and download the application on your Android. Also, turn on your iPhone and perform its initial setup. While setting up your phone, choose to move data from an Android.

1. Launch the Move to iOS app on your Android and ensure the WiFi and Bluetooth features are enabled. Once you are ready and the devices are placed nearby, tap on the “Continue” button.

1. Your iOS device will display a unique code that you need to enter on your Android to establish a secure connection.

1. When both devices are connected, you will be given an option of what you wish to move. Make sure that the “Messages” option is enabled here and wait as the selected content will be moved to your iPhone wirelessly.

Limitations

• • The feature on iPhone is only available while setting up a new device.
• • Often users face compatibility issues while performing a cross-platform transfer.
• • Limited data types supported

Method 4: Transfer Messages Wirelessly with Send Anywhere

If you want to try any third-party application to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone, then you can also use Send Anywhere. The app is freely available and can be installed on both Android and iOS devices via Play/App Store. Since the app supports cross-platform data transfer, you can easily connect both devices. It relies on WiFi direct to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone and can also move your photos, videos, and contacts as well.

1. Before you proceed, go to the Play Store or App Store on your device and install the Send Anywhere app on your phone. After installing it, launch it, and grant it permission to access your device storage.
2. Once you launch the app, you need to mark both devices as either Sender (Android) or Receiver (iPhone). Subsequently, you need to turn on the WiFi feature on them to connect them wirelessly.

1. The app will ask you what you wish to transfer from your Android to your iPhone. Simply select the messages option from here and start the transfer. You can also choose to move your photos, videos, and other media files as well.
2. A one-time generated code will be displayed on the Android device that you need to enter on your iPhone to verify the connection. Simply tap on the “Upload” button and start moving your data from your Android to your iPhone after that.

Limitations

• • Compatibility issues between different platforms
• • Not supported by every iOS/Android device

Conclusion:

As you can see, the above-listed methods have a few limitations and users often face compatibility issues with them. Also, the Move to iOS feature can only be used while setting up a new iPhone. You can use a professional data transfer tool like MobileTrans - Phone Transfer to overcome these pitfalls. It also can transfer from iPhone to Android, Android to Android, and iPhone to iPhone.

There you go! After reading this guide, you will be able to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone pretty easily. For your convenience, I have listed four step-by-step solutions to transfer your data from one platform to another wirelessly or through a wired connection. To have a hassle-free experience, you can use the MobileTrans desktop or mobile application. Both apps are pretty easy to use, extremely fast, and will not encounter any compatibility issues while transferring your data.

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