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4 Ways to Transfer Contacts and Messages from iOS/Android to OnePlus 7

The excitement of getting a new phone often diminishes as the hassle of setting it up. While it might seem like a daunting task to sync contacts and messages, it is actually a quick and painless task on the Android operating system.

If you owned an Android phone before, you probably know various tools to sync contacts and messages from old Android phone to OnePlus 7. If you were an iOS user, switching to a different operating system makes it hard. Anyway, with the help of this post, you will see it's simple to move contacts and messages to OnePlus 7 without overwriting.

Part 1. Selectively Transfer iOS/Android Phone Contacts/Messages to OnePlus 7

Syncios Mobile Manager is a professional phone data management software, which can be used to manage, edit, backup and restore contacts, messages, photos, music, videos, etc on iOS and Android devices effortlessly. Here the steps for how to backup old phone contacts and text messages selectively with a detailed preview, then restore the backup files to OnePlus 7.

What can you do with Syncios Mobile Manager (free):

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Step 1.Launch Mobile Manager and Connect Phones

Get Syncios Mobile Manager installed on your computer. Then turn on USB debugging mode Android phone. Connect Android device to computer using USB cable. Make sure you have selected media transfer option (and not charging only) during the connection. Check phone screen then you won't miss any prompt. For iOS user, connect it to computer and just choose "Trust" on device when prompts.

Step 2.Preview and Backup Old Phone Contacts and SMS

A content list will be displayed on the left sidebar. If you need to transfer data from an Android device to OnePlus 7. Navigate to Contacts or SMS. Then Syncios will load all contacts or messages. Check and selectively choose files you need then click on Backup. A browser window will be opened. Just provide the destination where you want to save your backup and click on the Backup button. This will initiate the backup and transfer your contacts or messages from another Android device to the provided location.

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If you need to transfer data from an iOS device to OnePlus 7. Navigate to Information > Contacts or Messages. Then Syncios will load all contacts or messages. Check and selectively choose files you need then click on Backup. A browser window will be opened. Backup the selected contacts or messages from another iOS device to the provided location on computer.

backup iphone messages to computer

Step 3.Restore Saved Contacts and SMS to OnePlus 7

To restore saved backups to OnePlus 7 from computer, choose Contacts or SMS taps under OnePlus 7 device. And click on Recover. A pop-up window provides you a list of all backups. Just select the desired backup, then click on OK to import contacts and messages from the backup to OnePlus 7.

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recover Samsung messages to OnePlus 7


Part 2. Directly Transfer iOS/Android Phone Contacts/Messages to OnePlus 7

To transfer contacts and messages directly from another devices to OnePlus 7, the easiest way is making use of some third-party programs such as Syncios Data Transfer. This software can not only transfer contacts and SMS to a new phone but also transfer photos, call log, calendar, music, videos, Apps etc. to the new phone within several clicks.

In addition, This file transfer tool could also help you transfer backup files from iTunes and iCloud to phone fast. Explore various other features provide by Syncios Data Transfer and make the most out of your device. Download and install the correct version according to your computer OS.

What can you do with Syncios Data Transfer:

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Step 1. Start Transfer Tool and Connect Phones

Install Syncios Data Transfer on Windows PC or Mac, then launch the program. Connect both the old phone and OnePlus 7 to computer with USB cables. Turn on USB debugging mode on android device(s) according to prompts. Keep phones unlocked and check phone screen when device analyzing.

Step 2. Choose Transfer Section

On the start-up interface, three modes are available. Choose Transfer section to transfer contents between phones directly. Note the old phone (source device) should be located on the left panel while the OnePlus 7 (target device) is located on the right. If not, exchange their positions using the "switch" button on the middle. Tap Next button on the lower right to move to content panel.

sync iPhone to OnePlus 7

Step 3. Select Contacts and Messages to Transfer

From here, you are able to select contents from the source device. Tick off your desired contents. To transfer contact and messages, just select Contacts and Messages Chats. Syncios Data Transfer will start loading all contacts and messages on the source phone automatically. Finally, tap Next to initiate the transfer. It may take some time to finish the transfer.

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transferring data to OnePlus 7


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Part 3. Restore Contacts/Messages from iTunes to OnePlus 7 Without Overwriting

Recovering iTunes backup to OnePlus 7 could be easily achieved with Syncios Data Transfer. What's more, all contacts and messages could be transferred to OnePlus 7 without overwriting.

Step 1. Choose A iTunes Backup to Restore

Only OnePlus 7 is needed for restoring iTunes backups. Open Syncios Data Transfer on your computer, on the primary interface, choose Restore section. Then choose iTunes Backup option. A pop-up window displays all iTunes backups saved on computer. Choose a desired backup then return. And click on Next to check contents.

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transfer iTunes backup to OnePlus 7

Step 2. Restore Contacts and Messages to OnePlus 7

From here, you need to tick off contents you need, such as Contacts and Messages Chats. Then click on Next to initiate the transfer. After a while, all contacts and messages will be transferred to your OnePlus 7.

select iTunes backup to OnePlus 7

transfer contacts and messages from iTunes backup to OnePlus 7


Part 4. Restore Contacts/Messages from iCloud to OnePlus 7 Without Overwriting

Similarly, with Syncios Data Transfer, you are able to retrieve files from iCloud backup to any iOS or Android device easily. And still, no overwriting.

Step 1. Choose A iCloud Backup to Download

Launch Syncios Data Transfer, then connect OnePlus 7 to computer via USB cable. Navigate to Restore > iCloud Backup. If you've downloaded iCloud backups with Syncios before, just view and check the downloaded backups. If not, you are required to log in with your iCloud account when the first time using Syncios. Choose a iCloud backup to download and return. Then click on Next.

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Step 2. Restore Contacts and Messages to OnePlus 7

From content interface, just tick off Contacts and Messages Chats. Syncios will start loading all contacts and messages on the downloaded iCloud backup. After that, hit on Next to transfer contacts and messages to your new OnePlus 7.

select iCloud backup to download


select iCloud backup file to OnePlus 7

The End: With the right use of tools you don’t have to worry about leaving anything behind anymore when you get a new phone. No matter if you want your contacts, messages, music, videos, etc. Syncios Mobile Manager and Syncios Data Transfer should be great options.


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