To forward an SMS, open your messaging application, long press the text message you want to forward, select the Before option, choose the recipient and press Send. Transferring text messages is easy on Android and iPhone. For Android, use the Messages application ; for iPhone, use the Messages application and tap the icon arrow icon to send an SMS to another number.
Transfer text messages on Android
Steps to Transfer Text on Android
- Open the Messages app: Launch the default messaging app on your Android device to start transferring text messages
- Select message: Long press on the text message you want to forward until it is selected
- Tap on the transfer option: Select the three vertical points in the upper right corner and choose Before to send an SMS to another number
- Choose the recipient: select a contact from your list or enter a new phone number to forward the SMS
- Send message: press the Send button (usually an arrow icon) to complete the text message transfer
Alternative method for Samsung phones
- Open the message and long press for contextual options
- Faucet Before to begin the process of transferring text messages
- Select the recipient from Contacts or enter a new number
- Faucet Do
- Press the Send icon (top right arrow) next to the message to forward the text
Transfer text messages to iPhone
Steps to Transfer Text to iPhone
- Open the Messages app: Launch the default messaging app on your iPhone to start the process of transferring a text
- Select message: Tap and hold on the message you want to forward
- Choose more: Select More in the context menu
- Tap Next: Select the Before icon (right-pointing arrow) to start transferring text messages
- Enter recipient: Enter the recipient’s contact or phone number to send an SMS to another number
- Send: press the Send button (arrow pointing up) to forward the message
Automatic text transfer options
Use third-party apps
- Install Automatic transferSMS on Android to automatically forward incoming SMS
- Enable “SMS Transfer” mode in app settings to easily transfer text messages
Forwarding to Email
- Long press on the message and choose Before
- Enter the e-mail address you want to send to
- Press the Send button to finish transferring the text message
Cross-platform text transfer
Transfer iPhone to Android
- Launch Settings on your iPhone
- Press Messages
- Select Text message forwarding
- Enable the toggle button next to the Android device to allow cross-platform text message transfer
Transfer SMS to iPad or Mac
- Make sure all devices are signed in with the same Apple ID
- On iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text message forwarding
- Turn on the toggle for compatible devices to set up text message forwarding on Apple devices.
Security Considerations When Transmitting Texts
- Avoid sharing sensitive information via SMS due to lack of robust encryption when transferring text messages
- To use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for sensitive conversations instead of standard text transfer
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for email accounts when available to secure your text transfer process
- Regularly update your mobile device settings operating system and messaging apps to ensure secure transmission of text messages
FAQs
How do I transfer a text message to my phone?
To forward a text message, open your messaging app, long-press on the message you want to forward, select the “Forward” option, choose the recipient and tap “Send.” The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your device and operating system.
Can I forward multiple text messages at once?
Yes, on most devices you can forward multiple text messages simultaneously. Select the messages you want to forward by long-pressing each one, then choose the “Forward” option and proceed as you would with a single message.
Is it possible to automatically forward SMS messages to another number?
Yes, you can set up automatic text forwarding using third-party apps like AutoForwardSMS on Android. For iPhones, you can enable forwarding of text messages to other Apple devices in your settings.
How to forward an SMS to an email address?
To forward a text message to an email address, long-press the message, select “Forward,” enter the email address as the recipient instead of a phone number, and send. This method works on Android and iPhone devices.
Are there any security risks when transferring text messages?
When forwarding text messages, be careful when sharing sensitive information because standard SMS messages are not encrypted. For sensitive content, it is better to use encrypted messaging apps. Always keep your device and apps updated for better security while transferring SMS.