Transfer SMS from iPhone to Android

MrMister · October 23rd, 2011, 10:57 AM

Ok I have an iPhone 4, and am now (upgrading

) to a HTC Sensation XE.

So, I use a Mac (but have Boot Camp with Windows XP on), and use iTunes for my iPhone backup.

I have managed to get my contacts into Gmail, but I now need my SMS messages.

Is there any way to transfer from my iPhone to my XE?

Please give easy steps, my iPhone isn't Jailbroken, any programs (free) from Mac or PC I will try

cheers

IOWA · October 23rd, 2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMrMr

Ok I have an iPhone 4, and am now (upgrading

) to a HTC Sensation XE.

So, I use a Mac (but have Boot Camp with Windows XP on), and use iTunes for my iPhone backup.

I have managed to get my contacts into Gmail, but I now need my SMS messages.

Is there any way to transfer from my iPhone to my XE?

Please give easy steps, my iPhone isn't Jailbroken, any programs (free) from Mac or PC I will try

cheers

Hmm.. that's an interesting question. Is there any reason you need to keep these SMS messages?

Otherwise, this looks like it might do the trick.

Import/Export/Move/Transfer SMS Messages from iPhone to Android - Android Stuff

MrMister · October 23rd, 2011, 11:31 AM

No real reason I suppose, but I know what will happen if I don't!

Thanks for link, wow that looks complicated!?!?

I've got my photos, contacts, so all I can think of now is my SMS, pity theres no easy way. I noticed on the Android there is a backup/restore for SMS, wonder if I could make a backup, then somehow piggy back on that?

IOWA · October 23rd, 2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMrMr

No real reason I suppose, but I know what will happen if I don't!

Thanks for link, wow that looks complicated!?!?

I've got my photos, contacts, so all I can think of now is my SMS, pity theres no easy way. I noticed on the Android there is a backup/restore for SMS, wonder if I could make a backup, then somehow piggy back on that?

Doubtful. They are built on two different OS'es but hey, anything is possible.

Greenish2011 · October 24th, 2011, 03:45 AM

i'd like to hear about this as well.

chanchan05 · October 24th, 2011, 04:21 AM

If there is a way to export iPhone SMS to xml files, you can probably restore that file to your Android via SMS Backup and Restore app.

MrMister · October 24th, 2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chanchan05

If there is a way to export iPhone SMS to xml files, you can probably restore that file to your Android via SMS Backup and Restore app.

I think I seen in some googling you could get into an XmL file. But I've heard that SMS program is not free, only for 1st few messages or something?

chanchan05 · October 24th, 2011, 06:45 AM

"SMS Backup and Restore" is free as far as I know.

tommy_ed · October 24th, 2011, 04:54 PM

want the absolute easiest method? go into your local cell phone store and have them transfer it with a cellebrite machine. Takes about 5 minutes. some places may charge you $10 bucks, but this isn't a carrier-mandated fee. In other words, if you go in the store and be cool with the rep, maybe buy a couple accessories, he/she most likely won't charge you!

IOWA · October 24th, 2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy_ed

want the absolute easiest method? go into your local cell phone store and have them transfer it with a cellebrite machine. Takes about 5 minutes. some places may charge you $10 bucks, but this isn't a carrier-mandated fee. In other words, if you go in the store and be cool with the rep, maybe buy a couple accessories, he/she most likely won't charge you!

Hmm they can do that with the Cellebrites? That's interesting.. and kind of scary since law enforcement is carrying them now

tommy_ed · October 27th, 2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IOWA

Hmm they can do that with the Cellebrites? That's interesting.. and kind of scary since law enforcement is carrying them now

yea we can get contacts, pics, videos, SMS, ringtones, and audio files. Some of the older phones only have an option for contacts and pics though, so it kind of depends on the phone.

IOWA · October 27th, 2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tommy_ed

yea we can get contacts, pics, videos, SMS, ringtones, and audio files. Some of the older phones only have an option for contacts and pics though, so it kind of depends on the phone.

Interesting. Ill keep that in mind when i "retire" and open a cell phone shop! (Lol.. if i win the lotto first...)

October 27th, 2011, 07:59 PM

HTC phones come with a "Transfer" app that will handle transfer of contacts and SMS from your old phone over bluetooth. No need to use a third-party app or pay someone to do it.

Eisra · December 24th, 2011, 10:50 PM

iTunes can copy the messages from your iPhone.

acantonyclark1 · April 3rd, 2012, 04:43 AM

i tried with itunes but no use...

acantonyclark1 · April 3rd, 2012, 04:46 AM

any more suggestion... easy and reliable

acantonyclark1 · April 3rd, 2012, 04:48 AM

there should be some apps that can interact between them and transfer contacts

Humsu · February 5th, 2013, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by iphonetooler

Are ther any way to transfer android contact to iphone?

I have buy a new iphone 5,how to transfer or backup my contact to iphone?

Sync with gmail is a good choice.

Ausel04 · March 27th, 2013, 12:17 AM

You can try a pc program called backuptrans.

Knocks · March 27th, 2013, 04:28 PM

If you use iMessage, your messages are stuck in your iDevices forever.

The only exception is Sprint users in the U.S. who have their mobile number integrated with Google Voice and have iMessage turned off on their iPhones. They can take their SMS history to whatever device they want, since it's all stored in the cloud.

Caleb L · March 28th, 2013, 01:52 AM

sounds good

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