Transfer text messages from Android to iOS

Craig321 · 24 Nov 2017 at 22:26

Hi,

I just upgraded from a Galaxy S7 to iPhone X and the only thing I haven't been able to transfer is my SMS messages.

Any ideas? There are a couple of Windows apps that say they'll do it, but both pay for & look kinda dodgy.

Thanks

ChrisD. · 27 Nov 2017 at 08:24

Isn't there an in built Android to iOS tool now?

Kemik · 27 Nov 2017 at 16:26

ChrisD. said:
Isn't there an in built Android to iOS tool now?

On the Google Play store yes.

Craig321 · 27 Nov 2017 at 20:13

Yep but it only works on the first setup screen

ChrisD. · 28 Nov 2017 at 07:56

Can't you go back and do it again?

Mobius 1 · 28 Nov 2017 at 10:25

Erase all content and settings, and start again using the option on the iPhone setup screen to migrate from your android device. That’s what I’d do.

Edit. I mean, I’ve never tried it personally so it may not move sms messages.

Craig321 · 28 Nov 2017 at 13:11

Too late! I did export my old messages to Excel so can at least read back through.

ic1male · 9 Feb 2018 at 18:11

Here's a link for anyone else/future reference.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201196