How to transfer SMS messages to iPhone or Android from PC?

Have backed up SMS messages in database file on computer with Backuptrans iPhone Android SMS Transfer + and now want to copy messages backup to iPhone or Android? The following article will show you how to transfer SMS messages to iPhone or Android from PC step by step:

Install the software on computer and run it
Run Backuptrans iPhone Android SMS Transfer + and connect your iPhone/Android to computer with USB cable. Then the 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. Some Android devices require USB driver software to be installed on Windows in order to connect to a PC properly. Please refer HERE for more info.

Step1-A: Transfer all SMS messages 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-B: Transfer only the SMS 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".

Step1-C: Transfer all SMS messages 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-D: Transfer only the SMS 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".

Step2: Select an iPhone or Android to transfer SMS to.
Select an target iPhone or Android that you want to transfer SMS to. Click Confirm to continue.

Transferred successfully.

Now we can see, with Backuptrans iPhone Android SMS Transfer +, you can backup text messages from iPhone and Android to computer database to keep them safe. Besides, you can also Restore messages back to iPhone or Android any time you want.

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