In the current era, iPhone has become an efficient tool for communication. People are using it even for business transactions due to its beneficial features. The message app on iPhone often contains important business or casual messages. Sometimes we would want to transfer the messages to computer and print them out for further use. This article shows how you can transfer your text messages from iPhone to Mac computer.
We explain how to transfer texts and iMessages from one iPhone to another, how to set up Messages in iCloud so that all your texts are backed up in the cloud, and delivered to all your Apple devices.
Tool We'll Use - iMyFone D-Port iPhone Data Transfer Tool
iMyFone D-Port iPhone data transfer tool is one of the best software that is used to extract different types of data including all text messages and then transfer them to your computer. It supports both Mac and Windows computers. The software has many prominent features, which include:
iMyFone D-Port iPhone Data Exporter (iOS 11 Supported)
Key Features:
- It supports the extraction of a variety of files from common models of iOS devices including videos, text messages, contacts, notes, photos, iMessage, call history, reminders, calendars, safari history, the history of third-party messenger apps, like Kik, Kik attachments, WeChat history, and many others.
- It can also extract data from iTune and iCloud backup.
- It comes with a backup feature. You can use it to selectively backup your iPhone/iPad/iPod. The backups can also be restored to your devices selectively using iMyFone D-Port Pro.
- It is completely compatible with all iOS versions including the iOS 11.
Steps to Transfer Text Messages from iPhone to Mac
iMyFone D-Port offers the most efficient way to backup or archive data on iPhone. To transfer text messages to Mac using iMyFone D-Port, you can follow the simple steps below.
Step 1: Launch iMyFone D-Port
If you have successfully installed the software on your Mac, launch it and connect your device to your computer. Choose 'Back Up & Export from Device' and click 'Export Data' to begin the process.
Step 2: Select the Type of Files
Select the type of files that you wish to transfer by ticking them. And then tap on the 'Next' button. In this case, your file should be Message.
iMyFone D-Port will start scanning your iPhone device for the text messages.
Step 3: Preview and Transfer the Text Messages
After the scan is complete, all the messages will be displayed. Preview the messages and select the ones that you want. Then press the 'Export' button to transfer the messages to your Mac. iMyFone D-Port will export all the text messages as a HTML or XLS file and your texts will be successfully archived for future use.
NOTE: You can also transfer text messages in your iTunes and iCloud backup to Mac using iMyFone D-Port.
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What do you do when you need to transfer messages from one iPhone to another? Without the right know-how or the right tool, transferring data from one iPhone to another can be daunting. Even with the official channels, iTunes and iCloud, you can not transfer only messages from one iPhone to another. In this article, we take a look at 2 ways to transfer messages from one iPhone to another without using iCloud. These 2 methods also supports the device running iOS 12.
1. Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone using iTunes
If you would rather not use iCloud to transfer messages from one iPhone to another, the only other alternative is to use iTunes. You can simply backup the messages in one iPhone to iTunes and then restore the messages to the other iPhone. Its main shortage is you can't just restore messages. To transfer messages, you have to restore all the data on your device which can be problematic when all you need to transfer are messages.
Backup Messages from iPhone A to iTunes
To backup messages on an iPhone to iTunes, follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Launch iTunes on your computer and then connect iPhone A to the computer.
Step 2: If there is a message on the device asking you to 'Trust This Computer,' follow the instructions.
Step 3: Select the iPhone once it appears in iTunes and click 'Back Up Now.' Keep the device connected to the computer until the backup is complete.
Restore iTunes Backup to iPhone B via iTunes
Now you only need to restore the backup we created above to iPhone B to transfer the messages. Follow these simple steps to do it.
Step 1: Connect iPhone B to the computer and when asked to 'Trust this Computer', follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 2: Select the iPhone when it appears in iTunes and then select 'Restore Backup' in iTunes.
Step 3: Choose the backup you created with iPhone A and click 'Restore.'Wait for the process to complete and disconnect the device when sync is complete.
2. Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone Using 3rd Party-Tool
Using a 3rd party tool like iMyFone iTransor eliminates this problem, allowing you to simply select the messages you need and thereby transfer only messages. With iMyFone iTransor(iOS 12 supported), you can create a complete or partial backup of iPhone A to your computer and then use the same program to selectively restore the messages you need to iPhone B. Here are some of the program's features.
- You can create a backup of just messages, WhatsApp or WeChat data, Contacts or a full backup of the device in a single-click.
- You can restore just messages, Contacts, WhatsApp or WeChat data from iMyFone, iTunes and iCloud backup without reseting your device.
- It can also be used to extract up to 18 different types of data from backup files or the iOS device to computer, such as messages, notes, photos and more.
Backup Only Messages from iPhone A Using iTransor
Step 1: Begin by downloading and installing iMyFone iTransor to your computer and then follow these simple steps to backup messages from iPhone A.
Step 2: Open the tool after installing it and click on Acquire Backup from Device & iCloud tab which is given on the left panel. Now, hit on Back Up Device panel.
Step 3:Now, make connection between your iOS device and the PC with USB cord. Trust the computer to make your device detected by the program. After successful connection, look at the right column. You need to select Select One or More Data Type(s) . After choosing it, check the box next to Messages from the list. Subsequently, hit on Back Up and the messages will start getting backed up.
Within a couple of minutes, you’ll be informed about the completion of the process.
If you have backed up your messages on your old iPhone using iTunes, you could also use iTransor to restore only messages from iTunes backup to your iPhone.
Restore Only Messages to iPhone B Using iTransor
To transfer the backed-up messages to iPhone B, follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Open iMyFone iTransor and get into the main interface of the program. Choose Restore Backup to Device and then choose the messages backup you just made.
Step 2: Then it will ask you to connect the second iPhone (iPhone B) to the computer and wait for the iTransor to recognize it. Now, you are supposed to pick out between Preview & Restore and Directly Restore. You can choose the first option which will let you preview your messages before restoring.
After scanning, you will be able to preview messages and now you can hit Restore button.
Step 3: Finally, you have to make decision between Merge and Replace. If you select Merge, the existing data will get merged with the messages that are going to be restored. And Replace option will overwrite the data in your device. So, select according to your preference and restore messages. The program (iOS 12 supported) will then begin the process immediately and notify you when the process is complete.