3 Ways to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone Including iPhone 12

"Do text messages transfer to the new iPhone from the old iPhone? I have bought a new iPhone but can’t understand how to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone?"

Lately, we have got plenty of feedback like this from users who wish to learn how to transfer messages to new iPhone, like iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max), from an existing iOS device. If you have the same doubt, then you have come to the right place.

While it is quite easy to move music, videos, or pictures from one iPhone to another, you might need to walk an extra mile to transfer contacts or messages. To make it easier for our readers, we have come up with three different techniques to transfer messages from an old to a new iPhone effortlessly.

Read on and learn how to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone in no time.

• Which method to choose?
• Method 1: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) in one click
• Method 2: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) using iCloud
• Method 3: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) using iTunes

Which method to choose?

There are 3 different ways on how to transfer messages to the new iPhone. But which one to choose? Chances are that you might get confused. To make things easier for you, we here provide a quick comparison.

Methods	One-click transfer	iCloud	iTunes
Backup	Not required	Takes a backup on the cloud	Takes a backup on local storage
Internet connection	Not required	Requires internet connection	Not required
Space	No space restrictions	Limited space	No space restrictions
User experience	Transfer in one click	Time-consuming process	Can be a little tedious
Data restore	Not required	Restores all content indiscriminately	Restores all content indiscriminately
Availability	Free trial available	Free cloud space of 5 GB only	Freely available

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Method 1: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) in one click

If you want to learn how to transfer texts from iPhone to iPhone seamlessly, then take the assistance of Dr.Fone toolkit. Simply use Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer to move your messages from one iPhone to another. Not only messages, but you can also use it to transfer all data files to new iPhone.

In this technique, the simple process goes as follows to transfer messages to new iPhone:

Open software > Connect iPhones to PC > Select "Messages" > Click "Start Transfer"

Now let's dive in and learn how to transfer messages to new iPhone:

1. Set up Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer to Windows or Mac computer. Connect and start the application with your iPhone. On the home screen, click the "Switch" option.

2. Confirm that both iPhones have the correct target and source positions. Or to exchange by clicking "Flip".

3. Choose the type of information to be transferred. Before clicking on the button "Start Transfer" make sure that the option "Text Messages" is enabled.

4. Wait a while for your old iPhone messages to be transferred to the new iPhone.

5. Once it is done, you can disconnect your iPhones from the PC, and view the messages on the target iPhone.

After following these easy steps, you can learn how to transfer texts from iPhone to iPhone with Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer.

Video Guide: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone

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Method 2: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) using iCloud

One of the common ways to move your data files from one device to another without physically connecting them is by taking the assistance of iCloud. Not only do text messages transfer to new iPhone via iCloud, but it can also help you to move other data files as well as photos, contacts, music, etc. To learn how to transfer messages to new iPhone via iCloud, follow these steps:

1. Firstly, turn on the iCloud Backup feature on your source device. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup and turn on the feature of “iCloud Backup”.

2. Afterward, ensure that your messages are also synced to your iCloud Backup. To do this, go to Settings > Messages and turn on the option of “Messages on iCloud”.

3. You can also tap on the “Sync now” button to sync your messages right away.

4. After taking a backup of your messages on iCloud, turn on your new iPhone.

5. While setting up your new iPhone, choose to restore it from iCloud. Sign in using your iCloud credentials and select the recent backup.

6. If your target iPhone is not new, then go to its Settings > General > Reset and tap on the “Erase all content and settings” option. This will reset your device so that you can perform a setup from the scratch.

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Method 3: How to transfer messages from iPhone to iPhone including iPhone 12/12 Pro (Max) using iTunes

Besides iCloud, one can also take the assistance of iTunes to move their content from one iOS device to another. Not only do text messages transfer to new iPhone, other kinds of data files like photos or contacts can also be moved with this method. To learn how to transfer texts from iPhone to iPhone using iTunes, follow these steps:

1. Connect your source iPhone to your system and launch iTunes.

2. Select the device and go to its Summary page.

3. Under the Backups section, click on the “Backup Now” button to take a complete backup of your phone. Make sure that you are taking a backup on the computer instead of iCloud.

4. After taking a backup of your device, disconnect it, and connect the target phone to the system.

5. Launch iTunes and wait for it to recognize the new iPhone. From here, you can choose to set up your device while restoring a previous backup.

6. Alternatively, you can also go to its “Summary” page and click on the “Restore Backup” option to restore the existing backup on your target device.

This will let you move not just messages, but all the major data files from one iOS device to another.

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