How to restore text messages to Android or iPhone from Mac?

Have backed up text messages in database file on Mac with Backuptrans Android iPhone SMS Transfer + for Mac and now want to restore messages? The following article will show you how to restore text messages from Mac to Android or iPhone step by step:

Install the software on Mac and run it
Run Backuptrans Android iPhone SMS Transfer + for Mac and connect your Android/iPhone to Mac with USB cable. Then our software will find devices connected and show them on the Devices list.

Note: Before you run the software, please make sure you have installed iTunes 10.0 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.

Tip: If the software could not find your Android connected, please ensure the device has USB debugging enabled first and was connected to Mac in "Charge Only" mode.

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

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

Step1-B: Restore text messages with a single contact to Android
1) Click your wanted contact name under backup file.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Transfer SMS from Database to Android" button or go File -> Transfer SMS from Database to Android.

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

Step1-C: Restore all text messages from PC to 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 and then choose "Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone".

Step1-D: Restore text messages with a single contact to iPhone
1) Click your wanted contact name under backup file.
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: Select an Android or iPhone to continue.
Select an Android or iPhone you want to transfer SMS to. Click Confirm to continue.

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How easy and fast! With Backuptrans Android iPhone SMS Transfer + for Mac, you can backup text messages from Android and iPhone to Mac database to keep them safe and more importantly Restore messages back to Android or iPhone any time you want.

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