How to Transfer Text Messages from iPhone to Android
Taking the pain out of switching to a new OS
If you’re planning to move data from an old phone to a new one, there are several ways to do that, especially for your contacts, media files, and apps. However, for important data like text messages, your options are limited.
In addition, each of the transfer options available for moving text messages from iPhone to Android will vary based on the make and model of the Android phone. Some Android phones may require an adapter or cable while others can only work with third-party tools.
How to Transfer Text Messages from iPhone to Android
Before you can move your text messages, it’s important to keep a backup in case your phone stops working during the file transfer.
You can back up your iPhone messages oraccess Samsung Cloud and use itto restore your backup to your Android phone.
To transfer text messages from an iPhone to an Android phone, you can use a USB-OTG cable and Smart Switch, Quick Switch adapter for Google phones, or third-party tools.
With a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the OTG connector that came with your phone, connect it to your iPhone, and thenlaunch Smart Switchto transfer text messages.
Smart Switch allows you to move all your content from your iPhone seamlessly to a Galaxy phone.
The first step is to make sure your text messages are ready for transfer by syncing your iPhone to iCloud.
Alternatively, you can download a backup of your Messages from iCloud so as to restore it on your Android phone. To do this, you can use a third-party tool like Dr. Fone, which helps you restore your iPhone messages backup from iCloud to Android.
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When the process is completed, your iPhone messages will be restored on your Android phone.
Use the Quick Switch Adapter to Transfer Text Messages
If you’re using a Google Pixel phone, you can move your messages from iPhone to Android with the Quick Switch Adapter.
This OTG adapter can connect your Pixel’s USB port to your iPhone so you can transfer media files, contacts, call logs and messages to your Android device. The adapter supports Pixel phones, and devices running on iOS 8 or higher or Android 5.0 and later versions.
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If you’re unable to use Smart Switch or the Quick Switch Adapter for Google phones, you can use a third-party solution to transfer your iPhone messages to Android.
One of the popular tools isiSMS2droid. The software is free to use and doesn’t make you jump through hoops to transfer messages from your iPhone. Plus, you don’t have to have both phones to complete the process.
To get started, connect the iPhone to a PC or Mac, startiTunesand back up the iPhone.
Transfer Your Messages Without a Hiccup
Getting a new phone is exciting, but when you’re switching between two different operating systems, it’s essential that you transfer your text messages and other important data. While it may seem a bit tedious to transfer text messages from one phone to another, the solutions above will help ease the process for a smoother transfer.
Were you able to move your iPhone text messages to your Android phone using these instructions? Let us know in the comments.
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