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There are a number of apps that allow you to monitor text messages sent on the iPhone as well as see the location of the iPhone at all times. PhoneSheriff is a paid service that works on Android, iPhone and iPad devices. Secret App to forward text messages. Discussion in 'iOS Apps' started by 13andrew13, Mar 22, 2013. Thread Status. Is there any app like this that exists? Share Share on. 2018 Mac Mini Unboxing & Hands On. Viewing text messages from iPhone to computer can be a little tricky since there are not a lot of apps available on Apple store like Android smartphones that can help to view iPhone messages on computer.

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When you back up your iPhone using iTunes or iCloud, a copy of all of your text messages is automatically included in the backup file. The problem is, you cannot directly access that file and read it since iTunes and iCloud do not provide that access. In order to copy your text messages from your iPhone to your Mac in a format you can then read directly, you will need to use a different application, such as iExplorer or PhoneView.

Using iExplorer

1.

Download and install the free trial version of iExplorer from the Resources link. This free demo will enable you to back up your text messages.

2.

Launch iExplorer and plug your iPhone into your computer with the USB cable.

3.

Click the 'Data' button in the menu, then 'Messages.' Click 'Yes' on the alert window indicating that iExplorer needs to back up your messages.

4.

Click 'Backups,' then 'Messages' from the left sidebar and you will be able to read your backed up text messages.

Using PhoneView

1.

Download the demo version of PhoneView from the Resource link. Open the ZIP file and launch PhoneView. The demo version enables you to use all the features of the application for seven days, after which you will need to purchase a license.

2.

Plug in your phone to your computer using the USB cable. You can click 'Yes' or 'No' at the alert regarding whether you want PhoneView to store an archive of your phone. It is not required to click 'Yes' to view your text messages.

3.

Click 'Messages' in the left sidebar and click 'OK.'

4.

Click on an SMS conversation in the middle pane, or click 'All.' Click 'Copy From iPhone' in the top menu, select the location to store your SMS messages and click 'Save.' PhoneView will copy your SMS messages to that location on your Mac.

Tip

  • The information in this article applies to iPhones running iOS 6.

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Introduction

Text messages are taking over, they're replacing phone calls and e-mail. The texts on your iPhone are now one of your most important forms of communcation with your friends, family, loved ones and coworkers. Maybe a friend sent you a funny joke that you want to save or maybe you need to make a backup of a text for legal purposes. Whatever the reason, iExplorer lets you access and save your iPhone's messages on your Mac or PC. The following tutorial walks you through how to use iExplorer to export your iPhone text messages and message attachements (Images, Contacts, etc) to your computer as a .PDF, .TXT, or .CSV document.

What you will need

  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • A Mac or PC with iTunes installed

Before you begin

If you don't already have iExplorer installed download it by clicking the button below. For more detailed installation instructions, click here.

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Overview Steps

Follow these steps to transfer text messages from an iPhone or iPad to your computer:

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad & open iExplorer.
  2. Click on the Data tab in the Device Overview screen and click on the Messages button.
  3. If you haven't created an iTunes backup yet on this computer, you will be asked whether to make one (choose Yes). If you do already have an iTunes backup, and it's more than 24 hours old, iExplorer will ask whether you'd like to Use Last Backup or Refresh to create a new one.
  4. Once iExplorer has finished loading your Messages, you may select a conversation in the left panel. Use the icons at the top of the conversation-view to filter by date-range, show attachments only, or export the whole conversation.
  5. If you don't want to transfer the entire conversation, you may select each message bubble, or multiples, and click the 'Export # Messages' button

In-Depth Tutorial

iExplorer can load, read and export text messages that are either on your iPhone or ones that have been saved in an iTunes Backup already on your computer. This tutorial walks through both possibilities.

To access text messages on an iPhone, open iExplorer and connect your iPhone to your computer. You should see the Device Overview screen appear. From this screen navigate to Data --> Messages or from the left column, under your device's name, navigate to Backups --> Messages.

Access Text Messages from an iTunes Backup of an iPhone

When you create a backup of your iPhone using iTunes, your text messages are saved to your computer, but they get buried deep within various semi-encrypted databases. iExplorer can do the heavy lifting for you and make these messages readily available and prettily formatted so you can read and export them on your computer.

To access texts from an iPhone Backup, first open iExplorer, then click Explore Backups. From the left column, under the Browse iTunes Backups section, select the backup you want to use. Then within that backup select, Messages.

Viewing, Searching and Exporting iPhone SMSs and Text Messages

After clicking on Messages for either an iPhone backup or a currently connected iPhone device, iExplorer will load your text message database. On the left column, you'll see your conversation list. You can sort the list by name, date or number of messages.

After selecting a conversation, you can choose from several export options such as .PDF, .TXT, or .CSV format including a choice to export all of your conversations in a single transfer.

You can also filter & export images, videos, vCards, and other attachments from text message conversations. View how much space attachments are taking up per conversation.

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Easily filter text messages by date range using a simple calendar popup.

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Macroplant Staff