How I Transferred Messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) in Seconds

Recently, I got a new iPhone 12/XS (Max) with so much excitement. But, the one thing that was driving me crazy was how to transfer messages from my old Android device to this iPhone 12/XS (Max), as I have always been an Android phone user till then. So, I was scared to transfer anything to the new iPhone and ruin it. You can have numerous solutions to transfer text messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) after setup.

Well! If you are in a similar situation as me, then I would recommend you go through this article. I have finally opted to import SMS to iPhone 12/XS (Max) from Android.

2 Apps to Transfer Messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) without Computer

How to transfer Android messages to iPhone 12/XS (Max) using Move to iOS app

The first method to transfer text messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) is using the official Move to iOS app from Apple. Message history, call logs, contacts, web bookmarks, apps, etc. can be transferred from your Android to any iOS device. Though, I have noticed the app was acting strangely during data transfer. My Wi-Fi got some issues, and Move to iOS couldn’t properly complete the transfer.

Guide for Move to iOS to transfer messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max)

1. Download, install, and launch Move to iOS on your Samsung Galaxy S24.

2. Get the iPhone 12/XS (Max) and configure the setup and then connect to Wi-Fi. Browse to the ‘Apps & Data’ option, click ‘Move Data from Android’ thereafter. Click the ‘Continue’ button and note the passcode.

   

3. On your Samsung Galaxy S24, click ‘Continue’ and then press ‘Agree’. When prompted for a passcode, enter the one you got from iPhone 12/XS (Max).

   

4. Ensure that the Android phone is also connected to Wi-Fi. Now, click on ‘Messages’ from the ‘Data Transfer’ option. Click ‘Next’ and wait a while to finish the data transfer. Hit the ‘Done’ button afterward once the iPhone 12/XS (Max) gets synched with these messages, set up your iCloud account, and view the messages.

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How to transfer Android messages to iPhone 12/XS (Max) using SMS Backup+

You can learn how to transfer messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) without a computer using the SMS Backup+ app. It can automatically backup the SMS, call logs, MMS using a different label in Google Calendar and Gmail. Remember that MMS can’t be restored later.

Here is how to transfer messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) with SMS Backup+:

1. Get the Android phone and sign in to your ‘Gmail account’ and press ‘Settings’. Go to ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’. Now, tap ‘Enable IMAP’ and click ‘Save Changes’.
2. Download SMS Backup+ on your Samsung Galaxy S24 from Google Play Store and launch it. Tap ‘Connect’ choose the recently used Gmail account. Now, allow the app to backup the SMS to your Gmail account and hit ‘Backup’.

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3. Now, since you’ve backed up your messages to Gmail, you can simply access and view them from any device. Simply launch Gmail with the same account, and you’ll be able to get hold of all your messages right on your iPhone 12/XS (Max).

Note: The messages will be enclosed in an Email attachment. That implies you won’t be able to import your messages to your iMessage app. If you want to transfer SMS to the default messages app, try Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer. It’s a one-click and reliable desktop software.

2 Methods to Transfer Messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max) with a PC

How to transfer all messages to iPhone 12/XS (Max) at a time

For transferring messages from your Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max), opting for Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer is a great idea. Speak of transferring contacts, photos, music, text messages, etc. from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iOS devices or vice versa, it has a proven record of credibility.

This is how to import SMS to iPhone 12/XS (Max) from Android –

Step 1:  Download Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer on your PC and then install and launch it. Connect your Android and iPhone 12/XS (Max) using respective USB cables.

Step 2:  Hit the ‘Switch’ tab from the Dr.Fone window. Select the Android phone as the source and iPhone 12/XS (Max) as the destination over here. Use the ‘Flip’ button in case you have altered the selection.

Note:    Selecting the ‘Clear Data before Copy’ option completely deletes everything from the target.

Step 3:  In this section, tap on ‘Messages’ and select the ones you want to selectively transfer. Hit the ‘Start Transfer’ button and then wait a while. Click ‘OK’ once the transfer process is over.

How to transfer only selected messages iPhone 12/XS (Max)

Alternatively, you can opt for Dr.Fone - Phone Manager for selectively transferring messages from your Samsung Galaxy S24 to your iPhone. Managing your iPhone is easy with such an effective desktop tool.

Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS)

Quickly and Selectively Transfer Messages from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone 12/XS (Max)

• Managing your iPhone data got easier by exporting, delete, and add data with this software.
• It is compatible with the most recent iOS firmware. It requires no internet connectivity to carry out the data transfer.
• When you are looking for a quick transfer of SMS, videos, music, contacts, etc. to your iPhone 12/XS (Max), this tool is a gem.
• The best-known alternative to iTunes to connect your PC and iPhone.

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Here comes the guide to import SMS to iPhone 12/XS (Max) from Android selectively:

Step 1:  Get Dr.Fone - Phone Manager installed and launched on your PC. Now, press the ‘Phone Manager’ tab.

Step 2: Use respective USB cables to connect your Android and iPhone 12/XS (Max) with the computer and then pick Android as the source device. Then, select the ‘Information’ tab displayed on the top.

Step 3:  From the list of messages, choose the desired text messages and hit the ‘Export’ button. Click the ‘Export to device’ button consecutively and complete the process with the onscreen guide.

Conclusion

I hope, this article brought you answers to your messages and data transfer queries. From my own experience, I found Dr.Fone Toolkit as the most viable option. If you are looking for a solution that leads to no data loss, then you can go for either Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer or Dr.Fone - Phone Manager .

How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices Using Bluetooth?

One of the first and the most important things people care about while upgrading their phones today is how to transfer contacts from one phone to another phone. 2022 has just begun, new devices from smartphone companies are coming in and one of the most anticipated of them is Samsung Galaxy S22 series that is rumored to launch just this February. For some, the upgrade fever is coming on! And, it pays to be prepared in advance. If you are going to be upgrading your old Android to one of the fancy new Android smartphones soon, you are in the right place. You will learn how to transfer contacts from the old device to the new one easily and smoothly.

Part I: How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices via Bluetooth?

This method works if you are not trading in your old smartphone to offset the cost of the new, as to transfer contacts from one Android smartphone to another using Bluetooth you will require both devices present and in close proximity, a few feet away at best. There are advantages to transferring contacts using Bluetooth, such as no need for using the internet, going through any other hoops, or opening special apps! Everything you need to share contacts from one Android phone to another is built right into your phone! Now, to transfer contacts from one Android smartphone to another using Bluetooth, you must first pair the two devices together so as to allow for seamless contacts transfer.

I.I: Pairing Two Android Devices Together

Here’s how to pair your old and new phone together via Bluetooth:

Step 1: On your old and new devices, go to Settings, then Bluetooth

Step 2: Make sure Bluetooth is “On” on both of them

Step 3: If everything is done correctly, both devices will show themselves to each other

Step 4: Tap the other device on either of them. Here, the Moto G4 Play was tapped on OnePlus Nord 2:

Step 5: A prompt to pair with the new phone will come on the other device as well. For your device, make sure that the PIN is the same on both devices to ensure the security of the connection. This PIN is generated afresh and is unique, so the PIN in the image is not the PIN you will see on your devices. Tap Pair on your old device to pair the two devices together using Bluetooth.

Step 6: After pairing is complete, both devices will show under paired devices on each other:

And that’s how simple it is to pair devices to each other using Bluetooth!

I.II: Transfer Contacts from One Android Smartphone to Another Using Bluetooth

Here is how to transfer contacts from one Android to another, easily, using Bluetooth:

Step 1: Go to Phone on your old phone and select the Contacts tab

Step 2: Tap the vertical ellipses and select Import/ Export.

This particular option can vary by your phone model and Android flavor, this is on Android 7 running on Motorola G4 Play. If you are unable to find a way to select contacts or share contacts in the Phone app on your phone, use the Contacts app on your phone for the same effect.

Step 3: A popup will emerge:

Select Share All Contacts.

Step 4: When you do that, this will come up:

Select Bluetooth in the Share With menu. You may select Always or Just Once and proceed.

Step 5: Choose the paired handset, in this case, the OnePlus Nord 2:

Step 6: The VCF file will be exported to Nord 2 and you can accept it on the Nord 2 (new device).

And that is how to transfer contacts from an Android smartphone to another using Bluetooth!

Part II: Other Methods to Transfer Contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices

What are other ways to transfer contacts from one Android smartphone to another? Glad you asked. Because there are other ways to transfer contacts from an Android smartphone to another that do not use Bluetooth and can be both seamless and more powerful than the Bluetooth method, depending on your tastes and needs.

II.I: Sync Contacts Using Google Account

This is another method to transfer your contacts on one Android device and restore them on another Android device. Here’s how to transfer contacts from one Android smartphone to another using Google Sync:

Step 1: Go to Settings on your old device

Step 2: Tap Accounts

Step 3: Tap the account you want to transfer contacts from

Step 4: Make sure that there is a checkmark next to Contacts, or, in other words, Contacts sync is enabled/ toggled.

Now, Google will sync your contacts from the Samsung Galaxy S24 device onto the cloud, and your new device signed into the same Google Account will automatically download the contacts.

II.II: Transfer Contacts from An Android Smartphone To Another Using Manufacturer Apps

Now, if you have an LG phone, you might be more willing to use LG apps than, say, Xiaomi apps. Same for Xiaomi users who would probably scoff at using Samsung apps on their beloved Xiaomi devices. Manufacturers provide apps on Google Play Store that make transferring content from another device to their devices easy because that suits them to make the processes as seamless and easy for their customers. Even Apple is no different in that regard, they have an app to make it easy for people to switch from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iOS.

There are apps by most major manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi, including the older titans such as LG that have now stopped manufacturing phones recently. More or less, the steps that users would need to take to transfer contacts from their old devices to the new are fairly common, and you can use the app for your manufacturers, such as Mi Mover for Xiaomi and Samsung Smart Switch. Here is how to transfer contacts from old Android to new Samsung devices using Samsung Smart Switch.

Step 1: Download Samsung Smart Switch on both your old Android and the new Samsung device

Step 2: Keep the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices close by, say, on the table. This will not work if the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices are in different rooms or too far away.

Step 3: Launch Smart Switch on both the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices

Step 4: Tap Send Data on old Android

Step 5: Tap Receive Data on the new Samsung device

Step 6: Tap Wireless method on both devices

Step 7: Tap Allow on your old device to start the transfer process. Don’t worry, this will not dump all your content just yet.

Step 8: On your new Samsung device, choose what you want to transfer - Contacts, in this case.

Step 9: Tap Transfer and when the transfer is done, tap Close.

That’s all it takes to transfer contacts from old phone to new using Samsung Smart Switch. The process is fairly similar for all other apps from manufacturers. You tap Send on the old device, tap Receive on the new device, choose what you want to receive, and that’s it.

Limitations Of App-based Transfer Methods

It must be noted that there is one binding limitation with such apps - these apps are not two-way streets. You cannot use Samsung Switch to transfer contacts from Samsung phones to another manufacturer’s phones. The same goes for all other manufacturers. All of them allow data into their devices, not out of their devices onto another manufacturer’s devices, using their apps.

In that regard, using a third-party solution such as Dr.Fone allows you complete freedom to do whatever you want and whenever you want, and even so, Dr.Fone is a great tool to have in one’s arsenal to use every day. How? Because not only does Dr.Fone allow you to transfer contacts from one Android device to another, you have complete freedom to mix the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices in all possible ways. So, if you want to transfer from Samsung to Xiaomi, you can do that. You want to transfer from Xiaomi to Samsung, Dr.Fone does that. Transfer from Apple iPhone to Xiaomi? Yes! Xiaomi or Samsung to Apple iPhone? You bet, all supported! And with a clean, easy-to-use interface that does the job quickly and safely.

II.III: Transfer Contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices Using Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer

Video Tutorial: How to Transfer Data from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices

Now, how about a method that frees you from all limitations and any possible hiccups you might encounter with the previous methods? Yes, that is what Dr.Fone promises.

Dr.Fone is a set of modules that specialize in particular tasks that users need to perform with their phones. Phone Transfer is one such module that helps users to easily and quickly transfer contacts and other data from any smartphone to any other smartphone. That means you only need one Dr.Fone to transfer from iPhone to Samsung, Xiaomi to Samsung, LG to Xiaomi, Samsung to Oppo, the combinations are endless since Dr.Fone does not limit you in any way!

Here’s how to transfer contacts from, say, an iPhone to an Android device using Dr.Fone:

Step 1: Download Dr.Fone

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Step 2: Launch Dr.Fone

Step 3: Select the Phone Transfer module and connect your Samsung Galaxy S24s to the computer

Step 4: When the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices are connected, select the Contacts category to transfer and click Start Transfer. Within seconds, your contacts will be transferred to the new device.

That’s it! It is that easy. Connect your devices, select what to transfer, click Start Transfer, and boom! You’re good to go. If you are thinking about WhatsApp chats, that is handled easily, too, using the WhatsApp Transfer module. You’re going to have a wide smile plastered all over your face when you try this and experience how seamless and easy this is, everything integrated into one easy-to-use app called Dr.Fone.

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Transferring contacts from one Android to another Android can be done in two broad ways. One is to transfer contacts from an Android smartphone to another using Bluetooth, which means you can transfer between any smartphone easily and whenever you wish to, without limitations such as which manufacturer the smartphone belongs to. But, how about some more control over what you transfer? If you do not want to use Bluetooth, there is the other way to simply enable Sync in your Google Account, post which your contacts will be uploaded to your Google Account and downloaded to your other device. Or, when you want to do more than transfer, or when you want to have the convenience of doing things from your computer, you have a third way, where you can use Dr.Fone with the Phone Transfer module that lets you select what to transfer, and importantly, lets you transfer between manufacturers easily. So you want to transfer from Samsung Galaxy S24 to iPhone, you can do that. You want to transfer from an Android smartphone to another, you can do that. You want to transfer contacts and other data from one manufacturer to another, you can do that. All in just three steps - connect, select, click.

How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices Devices?

Android, which is developed by the Google, has a very strong mobile operating system. It is totally based on the Linux kernel and specially designed for touch screen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. And these Android mobiles are used by millions of people. Some of the users might feel the need to transfer their contacts from one Android device to another due to up gradation or changing of the mobile. There are many methods which can help transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices.

So for all those who want to know how to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices, keep reading to know more.

Part 1: How to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using Dr.Fone toolkit?

One of the most popular toolkit to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices is the Dr.Fone toolkit - Phone Transfer . This is a revolutionary application for your entire backup and restores solutions. This application supports over 8000+ Android devices worldwide and with its advanced features, the application allows the user to take backup and restore by selecting their needs and requirements.

Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer

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• It supports all the leading iOS devices, including devices running on iOS 11.
• The tool can transfer your photos, videos, contacts, messages, music, call logs, notes, bookmarks, and so much more.
• You can transfer all your data or select the type of content you wish to move.
• It is compatible with Android devices as well. This means you can easily perform a cross-platform transfer (e.g. iOS to Android).
• Extremely user-friendly and fast, it provides a one-click solution

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Ensure you have a good PC where you would download and install the Dr.Fone software. When the software has installed, go to desktop home screen and double click on the icon. You can follow the steps below to start a file transfer.

Step 1. Click on “Phone Transfer” module after you open Dr.Fone toolkit

Step 2. Connect both phones to PC and select “Photos”

Using a good USB cable, connect both old and new devices to your PC. When that is done, a list of data that can be transferred will appear. Choose “Photos” and this will move your photos from the source device to the destination device. You can also change both devices between “source” and “Destination” by using the “Flip” button.

Step 3. Click “Start Transfer”

Click on the button “Start Transfer”. Keep phones connected. Dr.Fone starts to transfer photos. Go to view transferred photos on the destination phone until it completes.

Part 2. How to Transfer Photos from Old Android to New Android Using NFC

Near Field Communication(NFC) is a technology that supports Android Beam and is ideal for transferring data between android devices by just pressing their backs together. It is a fast and simple program that requires both devices to NFC-capable. This means they are able to communicate with each other when their fields are near. This communication is made possible through radio frequencies. Most devices have NFC hardware integrated underneath their panel.

NFC can be found in almost every android device. In the past, it was easy to identify devices with NFC as such devices usually had NFC printed somewhere in the back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 devices, most tines on the battery pack. But since most android devices don’t have a removable back, there is an alternative to checking if your device is NFC enabled.

• On your Samsung Galaxy S24, tap on “Settings” and click on “More” located under “Wireless and Networks” .

• This would take you to a screen where you should find the NFC and android beam options as depicted in the image below. At this stage enable both options if any or both have been disabled. If the NFC option doesn’t appear, it then means your device does not have Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality.

• Another method of checking is by opening the settings menu and tapping on the search icon. Type in “NFC”. If your phone is capable, it will show up. The NFC function works hand-in-hand with the android beam. NFC may not work at optimal levels if the android beam is “off”.

To Transfer Photos from your old android device to a new android device, ensure both devices support NFC using the method explained above. Once this is confirmed, use the Android beam to access the photos you want to transfer to your new android device.

To select multiple photos, long press on a photo. Then choose the photos you want to transfer to new android device. When you are done selecting, you can begin the beaming process.

Next, place both devices against each other, back to back.

At this stage, both an audio sound and visual message will appear, acting as confirmation that both devices have found each other’s radio waves.

Now, on your old android device, the screen will reduce to a thumbnail and a “Touch to beam” message will pop up at the top.

To begin beaming, you must touch the screen on your old android device from where the photos are been sent. A sound will alert you that beaming has started.

To ensure a successful transfer, make sure devices are not locked neither should the screen be turned off. Also, both devices should be kept back-to-back throughout the duration of the transfer.

Finally, when the beaming is complete, you will hear an audio sound. This is to confirm the completion of the process. Alternatively, instead of an audio confirmation, the application on your new android device to which the photos were sent will automatically launch and display the beamed content.

Now, we’ll discuss how to transfer contacts from one Android to another with the help of a SIM card.

Part 2: How to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using SIM card?

Here are the steps which will help you.

• To copy the contacts to your SIM card, you should follow the sequence –
• Go to “contact” on your old device.
• Then tap on “More” and then choose “settings”.
• Here you can find “import / Export” option. Tap on it and then choose “Export” option.
• Now click on “Export to SIM card” option. On choosing this step, all your contacts will be copied to the SIM card in a few minutes. This depending upon the capacity of the SIM card.

Now, pull the SIM card out and insert in on your new device.

• Here follow the same steps above and on “Import / Export” option, choose “Import”. Then it will ask for the option to import from. Choose “SIM Card” here. Now, all your contacts will be imported to your phone memory from the SIM card.

Advantages: This process is easy to use and can be done without any PC.

Disadvantage: It can only transfer the contacts up to the SIM capacity that is 200 to 250 in one time. If you have lots of contacts, it is impossible to transfer by this method.

Part 3: How to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct?

To transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct is one of the easiest methods. For this method, make sure that you should enable “Bluetooth” or “Wi-Fi Direct” on both the Android devices.

The steps:

1. Go to the “Contacts” menu on your old Android device.

2. Now, find “Import / Export” option. It might be under “More” > “Settings” menu. Tap on it.

3. Now go to “Share namecard via” option from the menu and select all the contacts to transfer process.

4. Now you have two options. Share via “Bluetooth” or ‘Wi-Fi Direct”. Select any option you want and accept from the other device.

5. After successful connection, all the contacts from old Android devices will be transferred to your new Android device.

This method is simple and easy to use.

There is yet another method to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using Samsung’s own app “Smart Switch”.

Advantage: This is a very fast process.

Disadvantage : Sometimes the contacts are not saved automatically. You have to open the name card file one by one to save them. If you have a lot of contacts, this process is very hectic and lengthy.

Part 4: How to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices using Samsung Smart Switch?

Samsung launched a new app called “Smart Switch” to allow transfer of content between Android devices. Although, it does not support allAndroid devices.

To transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices via this app, follow the below method step by step.

1. First of all, download the app on both the mobiles.

2. Then, open this app on new Android device and Start the process by tapping on “Start”.

3. Now, Select the new device as ‘Receiving device”

4. Now connect with your old device by opening the app on your old Android mobile. This will prompt to enter the pin number as displayed. Enter the same and hit “Connect” to start the process.

5. Now, select “Contact” on your old device and tap “Send”.

6. You should see a prompt on your new device which asks you to confirm the “receive” of the contact. Tap on “Receive” and all the contacts from your old device will be copied to your new Android device in few minutes.

Advantages: The process is very fast and can transfer all the contacts at once.

Disadvantages: This app is not supported on all the Android devices.  Also, the process is lengthy and needs some technical knowledge.

Thus, these were the four best options that you can use to transfer contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices. However, in our experience, the first method, the Dr.Fone toolkit- Android data backup and restore is by far the best and most secured among all solutions for transferring contacts from Samsung Galaxy S24 to Other Android Devices. So, if you do not want to lose any data while transfer or worry about the security, use the Dr.Fone toolkit for the best result.