IMessage Photos Didn’t transfer to New Phone

My photos in messages did not download my new phone how can I get them. It’s been several days. they are still showing on my old phone.

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 04:07 PM

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Oct 31, 2022 10:54 AM in response to TequilaGal

Hello TequilaGal,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. We understand that photos in the Messages app did not move over to your new iPhone. We'd like to help by gathering additional information first:


Which method did you use to transfer data from your old iPhone to your new iPhone? Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Do you see placeholders for the photos in Messages?


Do you have Messages enabled for iCloud on your old and new iPhone? Here's how to check:

  1. Go to the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap iCloud.
  4. Turn on Messages.

Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support


This information will help us determine next steps.


Take care!

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IMessage Photos Didn’t transfer to New Phone

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