How to Transfer Text Messages from iPhone to iPhone

Backing Up Texts to iCloud

Open your iPhone's Settings iPhone Settings App Icon. 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.

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.

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.