Have iPhone SMS backed up on Mac with Backuptrans iPhone SMS Transfer for Mac, and now want to transfer SMS back to your iPhone? Get a new iPhone and want the SMS messages in database transferred to it? The following article will show you the detailed guide on how to transfer SMS from Mac to iPhone::
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.
Step1: Run software on Mac and connect iPhone
Run the software and connect iPhone to Mac with USB cable. Then the software will find device connected and then show it on the Devices list.
Step2-A: Transfer all SMS 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 in Local Database list and then choose "Transfer SMS from Database to iPhone".
Step2-B: Transfer only the SMS with a single contact to iPhone
1) Click your wanted contact name under Local 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".
Step3: Select an iPhone you want to restore to
Select an iPhone that you want to restore SMS to. Click Confirm to continue.
Transferred successfully
Step4: Waiting for iPhone to restart and refresh messages itself
You will see all your messages saved on your iPhone after restarting it.
How powerful! With Backuptrans iPhone SMS Transfer for Mac, you can keep your iPhone SMS safe on Mac as well as transferring SMS messages back to iPhone any time you want. Transferring SMS to a new iPhone is also supported.
