Did you decide to switch from Android to iPhone after using your Android for years now? You can't transfer data or text messages with ease from Android to iPhone as you would from your Android to another Android device.

It's a bit complicated, and new users like you would struggle, and we know this, so we've decided to help you transfer text messages to your new iPhone without iCloud.

Continue reading this article as we share a few methods by which you can transfer text messages to your iPhone without even using iCloud, or you can transfer Whatsapp from Android to iPhone.

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Fix 1. Using a Transfer Tool To be honest, only a few methods can move all messages to your new...Full steps
Fix 2. Using Move to iOS Apple builds the Move to iOS app for Android devices to create seamless data...Full steps
Fix 3. Using SMS Backup & Restore SMS Backup and Restore is a message-transferring app for Android devices that lets...Full steps

How to Transfer Messages from iPhone for Backup with a Transfer Tool

To be honest, only a few methods can move all messages to your new iPhone because of iOS limitations. But there is still one thing you can do to back up your data on a computer via free iPhone transfer software so that you can access iMessage, text messages, and other information on your computer.

EaseUS MobiMover is a data transfer app that transfers your text messages to your PC with just a few clicks. Aside from that, it can backup, transfer, or restore your WhatsApp chats on your new phone too, and since it has an easy-to-use interface, this makes the experience even better.

Also, the EaseUS MobiMover has an in-built video downloader feature with which you can download videos from a website and transfer these files to your PC.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC, unlock your device, and trust the computer. Then launch EaseUS MobiMover and go to "Backup Manager" > "Back up."

How to back up text messages from iPhone to computer - Step 1

Step 2. Select "Messages." You can click "Select" to customize the backup path. Afterward, click on the "Customize Backup" button to start backing up your iPhone messages and attachments. 

How to back up text messages from iPhone to computer - Step 2

Step 3. Wait for the process to complete. If you need to restore the message backup to your iPhone in the future, go to "Backup Manager" > "Restore" and select the backup you just made.

How to back up text messages from iPhone to computer - Step 3

Move Text Messages to New iPhone Without iCloud via Move to iOS

Apple builds the Move to iOS app for Android devices to create a seamless data transfer experience. You can easily transfer text messages, videos, photos, and more.

Here's how to move your text messages to your iPhone without iCloud using just the Move to iOS app:

Step 1. Download and install the Move to iOS app on your Android phone.

Step 2. Connect your Android phone and your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 3. Open the Move to iOS app on your Android smartphone and accept the license agreement.

Step 4. Quick Start your iPhone and turn it on to make the iOS setup page pop up. If you encounter a problem on this step, check iPhone Quick Start Not Working on iPhone 14/13 for more information.

quick start iPhone

Step 5. Now follow the prompts until you reach the menu "Move Data from Android."

move data from android

Step 6. Your iPhone will generate a code. Enter the code on your Android phone.

enter one-time code

Step 7. Wait for your iPhone and Android smartphone to pair up.

Step 8. Now you need to select what data you want to transfer to your Android device. Select "Messages."

Step 9. Select "Continue," and the transfer will begin. Allow a few moments for it to complete.

click continue

How to Transfer Text Messages to a New iPhone Without iCloud Using SMS Backup & Restore

SMS Backup and Restore is a message-transferring app for Android devices that lets you transfer iMessage to a new iPhone. This program allows you to easily transfer unlimited text messages from your Android device to your latest iPhone.

Now, here's how to transfer text messages to a new iPhone using SMS Backup and Restore:

Step 1. Download and install SMS Backup & Restore on your Android device from the Play Store.

Step 2. Open the app and grant all the permissions.

SMS Backup and restore

Step 3. Select the option "Set up a backup" and select the messages you want to back up.

Step 4. You'll be asked to select a cloud platform to back up this data.

back up selections

Step 5. Select your cloud service and select the backup frequency.

Step 6. Tap on "Backup now" to begin the backup.

Step 7. While the backup is being completed, download and install SMS Backup and Restore on your iPhone.

Step 8. Open the app and grant the permission settings that the app is requesting.

Step 9. Now, select the "Restore" option to restore all of your messages on your iPhone.

Conclusion

So those are some quick ways to transfer text messages to your new iPhone. They are quick and easy to follow for the most part, but our favorite method to transfer the files to the iPhone is using EaseUS MobiMover.

  • It transfers text messages and WhatsApp data; it can also back up and transfer WhatsApp data to a PC.
  • It has a plethora of other options too, which makes it our personal favorite!

FAQs on Transfer Text Messages to a New iPhone Without iCloud

Here we answer a few questions about transferring text messages to an iPhone without iCloud:

1. What are the steps to transfer text messages to a new iPhone with iCloud?

No, you cannot transfer text messages from an Android phone to an iPhone using iCloud, as Android doesn't have iCloud. You can instead use iTunes to transfer the text messages.

2. Can I transfer text messages to a new iPhone after setup?

You can do so by using programs like EaseUS MobiMover or SMS Backup & Restore.

3. Can I transfer text messages to a new iPhone with Airdrop?

No, you cannot transfer text messages, even from an iPhone to another iPhone, using AirDrop. And most certainly, you can't AirDrop text messages from Android using AirDrop, as Android doesn't have AirDrop compatibility.

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Updated by Daisy

Daisy is the Senior editor of the writing team for EaseUS. She has been working in EaseUS for over ten years, starting from a technical writer to a team leader of the content group. As a professional author for over 10 years, she writes a lot to help people overcome their tech troubles.

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Written by Gorilla

Gorilla joined EaseUS in 2022. As a smartphone lover, she stays on top of Android unlocking skills and iOS troubleshooting tips. In addition, she also devotes herself to data recovery and transfer issues.

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