How to Transfer SMS from Android to iPhone XS/XS Max/XR

"Just bought an iPhone XS Max and need my text messages transferred over from the old Android phone. Is it possible? Any help would be greatly appreciated."   
- Asked by Joseph from Apple Discussion

Text messaging is still one of the preferred ways for communication between family members, friends, business partners, etc. If you switch your phone, say Galaxy S7 to iPhone XS/XS Max or iPhone XR, transferring contacts, photos, videos and music is usually easy. While there's no direct method to copy SMS from Android to iPhone, don't get disappointed, there is third-party software named "FoneGeek Phone Transfer" which helps you do just that.

FoneGeek Phone Transfer - Great Android to iPhone Text Message Transfer

FoneGeek Phone Transfer is an amazing desktop app that aims to help mobile users switch from one phone to another smoothly. For those of your of who want to transfer SMS from Android to iPhone, just connect your Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, etc. and iPhone XS/XS Max/XR to PC, test messages will be copied together with phone number, contact's name, sent and received time.

Easy Steps to Transfer Text Messages from Android to iPhone with FoneGeek Phone Transfer

Step 1: Download, Install & Run Jihosoft Phone Transfer

Download the Android to iPhone SMS Transfer tool from its official site. Follow the instructions to get the program installed on your computer. Double-click the desktop icon to run it and select Phone to Phone Transfer.

   

Step 2: Connect Android and iPhone to PC via USB Cables

Use USB cables to connect both your Android and iPhone to the computer. The software will automatically detect the devices once attached.

Note:

• Make sure you have turned on the USB debugging mode on the Android phone.
• Make sure the latest version of iTunes is installed and trusted your computer when plug the iPhone. 
• Make sure the Android is connected as Source and iPhone is Destination. If not, click Flip to change the phone position.

Step 3: Transfer SMS Messages from Android to iPhone

In the listed file types, select SMS that you wish to transfer to your iPhone. Then tap on Start Transfer, the program will start to copy and paste all the messages on your old Android to iPhone. When it is done, click OK in the pop-up. Now go to your iPhone Messages app, you can read the messages in details.

How to Transfer SMS/Text Messages from iPhone to Android

"Please help! I have just got the new Samsung Galaxy S9. It is very great. But one problem is - how can I copy the sent and received messages from my old iPhone 6s to the new device?"

So you've got your first Android phone and are about to make the final move from iOS. Transferring your medial files, contacts, calendar to Android would be no problem. The tricky part is how to transfer text messages from iPhone to Android. Fortunately, this blog includes a step-by-step process that should help you get your important iPhone messages over to your Android phone.

To transfer SMS from iPhone to Android, you'll need:

• A PC with the latest version of iTunes installed
• Your old iPhone and new Android
• USB cables to connect iPhone and Android to the computer
• iPhone SMS to Android Transfer tool

FoneGeek Phone Transfer - Transfer SMS from iPhone to Android Swiftly

FoneGeek Phone Data Transfer is a powerful program that can transfer iPhone text messages to Android via USB connection. It works well with iPhone 6/6 Plus, 6S/6S Plus, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus, iPhone X and even the latest iPhone XS/XS Max/XR. This iPhone SMS to Android Transfer can meet your various needs which transfer iPhone SMS to Android devices including Samsung Galaxy S9/Note 9, HTC U12+, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Google Pixel 3 XL, LG G7, OnePlus 6T, Sony, Moto, Xiaomi, Oppo, and so forth with only a few simple clicks.

Steps to Move SMS from iPhone to Android:

Step 1: Download, Install and Run iPhone SMS to Android Transfer

FoneGeek Phone Transfer is available for Windows and Mac users. To get started, you should download the right version from its official site. Then get the program installed on your computer and run it. In the primary window, click on Phone to Phone Transfer.

   

Step 2: Connect Both Your iPhone and Android to Computer via USB

Use USB cables to connect both your old iPhone and new Android device to your computer. When connected successfully, you can click Flip to change the phone position. Make sure the iPhone listed as Source and Android as Destination.

Step 3: Copy/Transfer SMS Messages from iPhone to Android

Now choose SMS and then click on Start Transfer to transfer SMS from iPhone to Android. During the transfer, you will be asked to change the default message app, just tap OK on the pop-up of your Android phone.

How to Transfer Music, Songs and Playlists from iPhone to Android

With so many great smartphone options in the market, you finally decide to leave iPhone and embrace Android. However, the migration from iPhone to Android is not easy. One of the things people worry about is their large music resources, potentially locked in the iTunes Music Library. Don't worry. In this guide, you will learn how to transfer music from iPhone to Android.

Option 1: Send Music from iPhone to Android using Google Play

You can first sync your iPhone music tracks with iTunes Music Library on computer and then upload the music files to your Google Music account. For this method you will need the following:

• iTunes software installed on your PC
• Google Music Manager installed on your PC
• Apple ID and Google Account

Steps on how to transfer music from iPhone to Android with Google Play:

1. Run iTunes on your desktop and connect your iPhone to your PC via USB cable.
2. Login to your Apple account and sync your iPhone music tracks to iTunes Music Library.
3. Launch Google Music Manager on your computer and login with your Google account. 
4. On the setup page, select Upload Songs to Google Play and choose iTunes from the list.
5. Once you've specified all setup options, Google Music Manager will scan your iTunes Music Library and upload songs to Google.

Now that your iPhone songs are uploaded to Google, you can listen to your music via the Play Music website on Web browser or via the Play Music app on your Android device.

Option 2: Move Music from iPhone to Android using Phone Transfer

With aid of data transfer tool, you can instantly transfer music from iPhone or iPod to Android. FoneGeek Phone Transfer is a great option. It allows you directly transfer music and playlist from iPhone to Android phone in a few mouse clicks. For this method you will need the following:

• The latest version of iTunes installed on your PC
• USB cables to connect iPhone and Android to your PC
• FoneGeek Phone Data Transfer

Steps on how to transfer music from iPhone to Android with FoneGeek Phone Transfer:

1. Download, install and run the iPhone to Android Music Transfer tool on your computer, select Phone to Phone Transfer in the primary window.
2. Connect both your iPhone and Android phone to your PC via USB cables. Make sure Android be the Destination phone.
3. Select Music in the source phone panel, then click on Start Transfer to transfer music from iPhone to Android.

When the process is complete, you will find your iPhone music on your Android phone. Besides music, FoneGeek Phone Transfer helps to transfer photos, videos, contacts, text messages from iPhone to Android.