To move text messages from a Motorola phone to a Samsung Galaxy, use Samsung Smart Switch: connect the phones wirelessly or with a compatible cable, select Messages on the Motorola, and start the transfer. If you no longer have the Motorola, check whether a recent Google backup can be restored during setup; if you skipped Android’s copy step on the Galaxy, Motorola says you may be able to resume it from an Android Setup notification.
Transfer messages directly with Smart Switch
Smart Switch is the most direct option when you have both phones. Samsung supports Android-to-Galaxy transfers over Wi-Fi or cable, and Messages is among the content types that can be transferred. The exact prompts can vary by phone model and software version.
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- Prepare both phones. Charge them and unlock them. If Smart Switch is not already available, install or open it on the phones as prompted.
- Choose the transfer roles. On the Motorola, choose Send from this phone; on the Galaxy, choose Receive on this phone.
- Connect the phones. Follow Smart Switch’s prompts to pair them wirelessly or connect them with a cable.
- Select messages. On the content-selection screen, select Messages. Deselect anything you do not want to move.
- Start and verify. Begin the transfer, respond to any prompts on the Motorola, and wait for completion. Open the messaging app on the Galaxy and check that expected conversations appear.
Samsung lists Messages as transferable personal content from Android, but says supported content can vary by connected device. Do not assume every attachment, message subtype, or app-specific conversation will be reproduced exactly. Samsung’s Smart Switch content list explains the qualification.
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| Connection | When it makes sense | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Useful when you do not have a compatible cable or adapter. Samsung advises wireless for large transfers or extensive message histories, since both phones can stay connected to chargers. | Follow the pairing prompts on both phones and keep them powered during the transfer. Samsung’s Smart Switch instructions cover wireless transfers. |
| Wired | Useful if you prefer a cable connection and have compatible hardware. | You may need a USB-OTG adapter. Samsung’s UK transfer FAQ says both phones need at least 500 MB of free internal storage and that wired transfer requires MTP support. Those requirements are stated in that UK guidance; check the instructions for your devices and region. Samsung’s UK Android transfer FAQ was updated 14 May 2026. |
A cable is not required: Smart Switch also supports wireless transfer. For a wired connection, check the ports on both phones and confirm that the cable and any adapter support data transfer, not just charging.
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If Smart Switch is not available
Resume Android’s setup copy
Motorola says Android setup can copy text messages and multimedia attachments from an old Android phone. If you skipped that step, Motorola says setup may be resumed from the Android Setup notification. Follow the notification prompts on the Galaxy if it is available. Motorola’s copy-data instructions describe this route.
Restore from a Google backup
Google backup may include SMS when using Messages, but backup behavior depends on the app; Motorola cautions that not all apps back up data automatically. Before relying on this route, check that the Motorola has a recent backup and that you can use the same Google account on the Galaxy. A backup restore is an alternative when a direct phone-to-phone transfer is unavailable, not a guarantee that all app-specific data will return. See Motorola’s Android 14 backup guidance.
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Check the Galaxy’s messaging app
After transfer, open the messaging app you intend to use and look for the conversations there. Samsung says Smart Switch message history transfers to Google Messages on relevant Galaxy devices; the destination can depend on the Galaxy model and software. Check which app is set as the default SMS app and confirm that the transferred conversations appear in it. Samsung’s Messages app guidance, updated 18 March 2026, covers Messages on Galaxy devices.
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If messages are missing
- Confirm Smart Switch showed the transfer as complete and that Messages was selected.
- Check the messaging app set as the Galaxy’s default SMS app, then open that app and look for the conversation history.
- If you used a cable, check the connection, adapter, available storage, and MTP compatibility; reconnect and follow the transfer prompts again.
- If the Motorola is still available, try Smart Switch or Android’s copy process rather than relying on an older backup.
- If you used Google backup, verify that the backup was recent, that it included SMS for the messaging app in use, and that the same Google account was used for restoration.
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