How to Transfer Signal Messages to a New iPhone
Use the Signal migration tool to securely move your message history, contacts, and account data to a new iPhone. Follow this step-by-step guide.
- Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Ensure both iPhones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Verify that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices via Settings > Bluetooth.
- Install Signal on the new iPhone. Download Signal from the App Store on your new device. Do not open the application or register your phone number yet.
- Start the migration process. Open Signal on the new iPhone. Select Transfer from iOS Device when prompted during the initial setup sequence.
- Authorize the transfer. On your old iPhone, a prompt will appear asking to confirm the transfer. Tap Transfer to begin the pairing process between the two devices.
- Scan the QR code. Use the camera on your old iPhone to scan the QR code displayed on the new iPhone's screen. The devices will establish a secure connection for data transfer.
- Complete account registration. Follow the on-screen prompts on the new iPhone to verify your phone number. Once verified, the migration of your message history will proceed automatically.