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This How.com.vn teaches you how to use iCloud to copy your text messages from an old iPhone to a new iPhone.
Steps
Backing Up Texts to iCloud
Open your iPhone's Settings. You'll usually find this app on the home screen.
Tap your Apple ID. It's at the top of the menu (the option with your name).
Tap iCloud. Your iCloud settings will appear.
Tap iCloud Backup. A pop-up message will appear, warning you that if you proceed, your iPhone will no longer sync automatically with iTunes.
Tap OK.
Tap Backup now. Your iPhone's data, including your text messages, will now back up to iCloud.Advertisement
Restoring Texts to a New iPhone
Turn on the new iPhone. You'll be greeted with the “Hello” screen.- If you have already set up your new iPhone, you'll need to reset it before you can proceed. Here's how:
- Open your iPhone's Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap Reset.
- Tap Erase all content and settings.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to rest your iPhone.
- If you have already set up your new iPhone, you'll need to reset it before you can proceed. Here's how:
Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the Wi-Fi screen.
Join a Wi-Fi network. Tap the network you want to join, then enter the access code if required.
Tap Restore from iCloud backup.
Sign in to iCloud. Use the same account you used to back up your previous iPhone.
Select the latest backup. If you've only backed up your data once, it will be the only available option. This will start the backup.- Stay connected to the internet throughout the entire restore process. This ensures that all of your data is restored, including photos, apps, and text messages.
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To transfer text messages from iPhone to iPhone, start by opening your phone's settings and tapping on your Apple ID. Then, tap "iCloud," followed by "iCloud Backup." Next, tap "OK" on the window that pops up, and tap "Backup Now" to back up your text messages to iCloud. Finally, start up your new phone, connect to Wi-Fi, and tap "Restore from iCloud backup" to upload all of your text messages. For tips on how to start up your new iPhone, scroll down!
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