Quick Ways to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone

After using Android for years now, you finally decided to upgrade to iPhone, but don’t know how to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone.  

This is a common situation faced by the majority of Android users who switch to iPhones. The memories of the struggle while setting up the iPhone when I bought my first iPhone are still fresh in my mind, like how on the earth I didn’t know how to screen share on FaceTime. 

That’s why I decided to help you transfer text messages from Android to iPhone by enlisting a couple of easy ways that I used. So, if you are ready to make the switch, the methods listed below will definitely be a helpful guide.

Why is it difficult to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone?

Over the years, you have built a huge number of contacts, messages, and data in your phone, and now you don’t know how to transfer all that data into your new iPhone. This is a general problem for many new iPhone users. 

Android and iOS are two different platforms, and transferring data between them can be really painful. This issue gets severe, especially when you need to transfer messages from Android to iPhone. 

Since iOS and Android are different devices, there’s no simple way to transfer data between them, which is a cause for concern. However, the method to transfer Android messages to iPhone is a bit complex, but ensuring the below-given things will facilitate a swift transfer. 

Things to Ensure Before Beginning the Transfer 

Follow these instructions for a smooth transfer of messages from Android to iPhone: –

1. Turn on Wi-Fi on your Android phone.
2. Plug your iPhone and Android phone into power.
3. Ensure that the messages and files you are transferring are under the storage capacity of your iPhone.

The subsequent section will address how to transfer messages from Android to iPhone, so carefully read not to miss out on an important point. 

Transfer Text Messages to iPhone from Android Via Move to iOS 

Similar to the user in the above tweet, are you also curious to know whether you can transfer text messages from Android to iPhone?

If yes, you can transfer messages from Android to iPhone by using the Move to iOS app. The steps written below will assist you in transferring text messages from an Android phone to iPhone. 

Note: Remember that you can transfer messages from Android to iPhone with the move to the iOS app before setting up your iPhone. So, if you have already set up your iPhone, you need to factory reset it.

Step 1: Open your Apple app store and download the Move to iOS app.

Step 2: Start setting up your iPhone until you reach the option of ‘Apps & Data.’

Step 3: Now, tap on the ‘Move Data from Android’ option.

Step 4: And then, click on the ‘Continue’ icon. 

Step 5: You will receive a ten or six-digit code.

Step 6: Open Google Play Store and download the Move to iOS app on your Android device. 

Step 7: Agree to the Apple Privacy Policy.

Step 8: Tap on the ‘Continue’ option present.

Step 9: Now, Agree to Apple’s Terms and Conditions. 

Step 10: Tap the Automatically Send option on the Send App Usage page. 

Step 11: Next, give the location permission. 

Step 12: Click Continue on the Find Your Code page. 

Step 13: Enter the ten or six-digit code on your Android phone.

Step 14: Now, the Transfer Data page will appear on your Android phone. Choose ‘Messages’ from the given menu.

Step 15: Click the ‘Continue’ option on your Android phone to transfer messages from Android to iPhone. 

Quick Tip: Keep your Android phone and iPhone side by side while transferring text messages from Android to iPhone. 

The entire process will be completed when the loading bar on your iPhone will finish. If you have already set up your iPhone, either you have to factory reset your iPhone or choose an alternative method to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. 

Synopsis Install Move to iOS on iPhone >> Set up your iPhone >> Apps & Data >> Move Data from Android >> Continue >> Install Move to iOS on Android Phone >> Agree >> Continue >> Agree >> Automatically send >>  Give location permission >> Continue >> Enter six-digit code on Android phone >> Messages >> Continue

Transfer Texts from Android to iPhone With Smart Switch

Smart Switch is a data-transferring app launched by Samsung. You can transfer text from Android to iPhone, especially Samsung, using the Smart Switch app. 

What Do You need? 
Your phone needs to run Android 4.3 or iOS 4.2.1 or later to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone through Smart Switch. To move texts from Android to iPhone, you need to have a USB-C to USB Adapter. It is a must if you have a Google Pixel or a modern Samsung Galaxy phone.

You can transfer text messages from Android to iPhone without Computer by using the Smart Switch app. So, let’s see how to transfer messages to the new iPhone with Smart Switch: –

Step 1: To transfer Android messages to iPhone, first launch Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on your profile picture at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Click on iCloud from the given menu.

Step 4: Now, scroll down and toggle on the Messages option. 

Step 5: Then install the Smart Switch app on your Android phone. 

Step 6: Open the Smart Switch app and tap on the ‘Allow’ option present at the bottom of the screen.

Step 7: Hit ‘Continue’ on the page of ‘Smart Switch uses these permissions.’

Step 8: Tap on the option of ‘Let’s Go.’

Step 9: Give the necessary permissions required for transferring data by tapping on the ‘Allow’ option.

Step 10: Now, select the iPhone/iPad as the source.

Step 11: Then plug the adapter into your phone and connect it to your iPhone with the help of the USB lightning cable. 

Step 12: To transfer text messages from Android to iPhone, you need to allow your phone to access the iPhone. For that, enter your iPhone’s pin and hit the ‘Trust’ option. 

Step 13: After this, click on the ‘Next’ option on your Android phone.

Step 14: Now, your Galaxy phone will scan the items that you can transfer. When the scanning is completed, tap on the ‘All’ option to clear the list and then select ‘Messages.’ 

Step 15: Hit the Transfer icon.

Step 16: Clicking on the transfer icon will transfer Android messages to the iPhone.

Step 17: Tap on the ‘keep screen on’ option if you want to track the transfer process. 

The time taken for transferring text messages from Android to iPhone completely depends on the number of messages and how long the SMS threads are. You will get notified once the transfer process is completed. 

Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone After Setup Using Third-Party Apps

Move to iOS is of no use to people who have already set up their iPhones because it can be used only before setting up the iPhones. So if you are willing to transfer messages from Android to iPhone after setting up, either you need to factory reset your iPhone or seek help from a third-party app. 

You can use apps like Any Trans or Mobiletrans, but they charge a yearly subscription amount of $30 to $40. I personally feel that paying this small amount for something that you will use once in a while isn’t worth it. 

If your thoughts align with mine, you can try to factory reset your iPhone. In case you are worried it will delete all contacts in your iPhone or other data stored in it, worry not; everything will be stored in iCloud, and you can restore it later. 

So now that you have understood how to move text messages from Android to iPhone before and after setup, let’s talk about how you can transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. 

Quickly Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone on Sim Card

There are two ways of transferring contacts from Android to iPhone on a SIM card: one is through a SIM card, and the other one is via the Move to iOS app. Let’s discuss them separately. The following steps will direct you in transferring contacts from Android to iPhone on a SIM card: –

Step 1: Open the Contacts app on your Android phone. 

Step 2: Click on the menu icon.

Step 3: Tap on Settings and click on the Import/Export Contacts option.

Step 4: Choose the Export to VCF File option.

Step 5: Name your file and then click Save.

Step 6: Next, open the Files app.

Step 7: Move to the Download folder and hit the three vertical dots present at the top.

Step 8: Tap on the Copy To option.

Step 9: Choose your SD card as the destination.

Step 10: Then click on the Copy option.

Step 11: Once the transfer of contacts to the SD card is completed, remove the SD card from your Android phone and insert it into your iPhone.  

Step 12: In your iPhone, tap on Settings.

Step 13: Scroll down and click on the Contacts option from the given menu.

Step 14: Select Import SIM Contacts at the bottom of your screen.

Now, all your contacts will get copied into your iPhone from the SIM card. If you have not set up your iPhone, you can use the Move to iOS app for importing contacts to your iPhone. In the next section let’s see how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using Move to iOS.

Export Contacts to iPhone via Move to iOS

The method of exporting contacts to iPhone using Move to iOS is similar to transferring text messages from Android to iPhone, except for the last step. So very briefly, let’s see how to move contacts from Android to iPhone with the Move to iOS app: –

1. Install the Move to iOS app on your iPhone.

2. Power on the iPhone.

3. Bring your iPhone close to your Android phone.

4. Click on Set Up Manually on the quick start page.

5. Tap Move Data from Android on the apps & data page.

6. Download Move to iOS on your Android phone.

7. Tap Agree on the Apple privacy policy page.

8. Next, hit the Continue option. 

9. Then, tap Agree on the terms and conditions page.

10. Select the Automatically Send option.

11. Give location permission, and your Android device will ask for a one-time code. 

12. Click Continue on iPhone to generate a one-time code.

13. Enter the one-time code on your Android phone.

14. Connect the temporary Wi-Fi network created on the iPhone to your Android device.

15. Lastly, select the Contacts option on the transfer data page.

So, this was all about how to transfer text messages from Android to iPhone. Remember that you can only use the Move to iOS app if you haven’t set up your iPhone. In case, you have already set up your iPhone you are required to factory reset your iPhone. 

Don’t panic about this, you can make your way around an iOS device and even see recently deleted apps on your iPhone and also recover the lost data. Now, let’s discuss a few questions frequently asked by users. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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