How to Transfer Text Messages & iMessages to iOS 10/10.1

There are some messages that we will never want to leave behind even if we have upgraded to a fire-new iPhone 7 that runs on iOS 10/10.1. So transferring text messages from the old iOS 8/9 device to the new iOS 10 is a vital task to do. You are not allowed to sync only messages from one iOS device to another with iTunes or iCloud, that’s why we prepare you this post. Read to learn a direct way to get SMS and iMessages from iOS 7/8/9 to your iOS 10 device.

The Tool to Transfer Messages from iOS 8/9 to iOS 10 Device

To get messages from one iOS device to another without tedious restore and data erase, AnyTrans is the best option to go. It is a comprehensive File Manager for all iOS devices, managing messages, contacts, notes, photos, music, videos, etc. With AnyTrans, it only takes few minutes to transfer SMS and iMessages from iOS 7/iOS 8/iOS 9 to the latest iOS 10/10.1 devices.

How to Transfer Text Messages and iMessages to iOS 10/10.1

Step 1. Download AnyTrans on your PC or Mac. Run it and connect with your iOS 10 device and the old iOS 8/9/7 device. Click the iDevice name that contains messages you want to transfer.

Step 2. Click on Merge Device that allows you to merge data like messages between two iOS devices without wiping data.

Step 3. Confirm the target iOS 10 device and click the button at the right to continue.

Step 4. Choose Messages to start transfer. Wait for few minutes and the messages will be transferred to your iOS 10 device.

The Bottom Line

AnyTrans also allows you to transfer contacts, notes, photos, videos, music, and more from one iOS device to another. Download the free trial to give it a try >