How to backup and restore SMS on iOS 6 iPhone?

iOS 6 is the latest version of iOS mobile operating system from Apple Inc. Many iPhone users upgrade their iPhone OS to the lates iOS 6 systeom. Now want a way to backup and restore SMS on iOS 6 iPhone? Backuptrans iPhone SMS Backup & Restore must be the best tool to easily backup and restore iPhone SMS on computer. It supports all iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 with iOS 6. Non-iOS 6 iPhone SMS to iOS 6 iPhone transfer is also supported.

For Mac, please use Backuptrans iPhone SMS Backup & Restore for Mac to help. The following article will show you the detailed solution on how to backup and restore SMS on iOS 6 iPhone step by step:

* Backup iOS 6 iPhone SMS to computer
* Restore SMS to iOS 6 iPhone

Note: Before you run the software, please make sure you have installed iTunes 10.7 or above on your computer and turned off "iCloud Backup" on your iPhone. Also, you need to enter correct passcode on iPhone if your iPhone is protected with a passcode.

Backup iOS 6 iPhone SMS to computer

Step1: Run software on computer and connect iOS 6 iPhone
Run the software and connect both iPhones to computer with USB cable. Then the software will find devices connected and show them on the Devices list.

Step2-A: Backup all iOS 6 iPhone SMS to computer
1) Click the iPhone in Devices list.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Backup SMS to Local Database" button or go File -> Backup SMS to Local Database.

    Tip: Or you can right click the iPhone in Devices list and then choose "Backup SMS from this iPhone to Local Database".

Step2-B: Backup iOS 6 iPhone SMS with a single contact to computer
1) Click your wanted contact name under device.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Backup SMS to Local Database" button or go File -> Backup SMS to Local Database.

    Tip: Or you can right click the contact name and then choose "Backup SMS with this contact to Local Database".

Step3: Select a database to save messages
Select a database to save messages. To ceate a new database for your iPhone 5, simply enter a new database name. Click Confirm to continue.

Backup successfully

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Restore SMS to iOS 6 iPhone

Step0: Import SMS from iTunes if you want to restore SMS to iOS 6 iPhone from iTuens backup
1) Click the Local Database list icon.
2) Go File -> Import SMS from iTunes Backup to Local Database.

    Tip: Or you can right click the Local Database list icon and then choose "Import SMS from iTunes Backup to Local Database".

Step1-A: Restore all messages to iOS 6 iPhone
1) Click the backup file in Local Database list.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone" button or go File -> Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone.

    Tip: Or you can right click the backup file in Local Database list and then choose "Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone".

Step1-B: Restore SMS with a single contact to iOS 6 iPhone
1) Click your wanted contact name under database.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone" button or go File -> Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone.

    Tip: Or you can right click the contact name and then choose "Transfer SMS with this contact to iPhone".

Step2: Choose a device you want to restore to
Select a device that you want to restore SMS to. Click Confirm to continue.

Restored successfully

Step3: Waiting for iPhone to restart and refresh messages itself
You will see all your messages saved on your iPhone after restarting it.

How easy and fast! You can manage your iOS 6 iPhone SMS easily on computer with Backuptrans iPhone SMS Backup & Restore.

Note: This software is a windows version. If you are using Mac, please use Backuptrans iPhone SMS Backup & Restore for Mac.

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