"I'm pretty tech savvy but not exactly sure how can I upload text messages from an Android phone to my PC without screenshotting every individual text. I need them as evidence in suing my landlord, long story. Thanks so much in advance."
- From Reddit
Why do we need to transfer text messages from a Samsung phone to a computer as a backup? The answer is that these messages were texted by our friends, families, or someone important to us, we can read these messages to recall what happened in the past again and again. Once our phone is out of space, we have to clear our phone to free up some storage. We can't delete the messages, it's impossible for us and is a stupid action. But now, here is the question, how to transfer text messages from a Samsung phone to a computer as a backup?
Don't worry, the purpose of why our article here is to show you how to do and let you know which is the easiest way for you to transfer text messages from our Samsung phone to computer. Here we go!
Using the comprehensive program - Coolmuster Android Assistant to transfer text messages from Samsung phone to computer is the first way we want to introduce. It's really worth it for you to transfer important messages from your Samsung to your computer using this program because it can make sure your vital messages will not be lost in the process of transfer and is easy for new users to operate.
Key features of Android Assistant
Next, we want to show you 2 of Coolmuster Android Assistant's functions, one is you can export all messages to a PC with 1 click and the other is to copy the text messages to a PC selectively.
01Launch the program and connect your Samsung phone via a USB cable. In this step, you should enable USB debugging on your phone to make sure your Samsung phone will be detected by Android Assistant on your PC.
02After your Samsung is detected by the program successfully, click on the "Super Toolkit" icon, tap the "Backup" icon and all contents will show on the list in the other window.
03Next, tick the "Messages" option and remember to choose a location to save these text messages from your phone by clicking the option of "Browse". After that, click on the "Back Up" icon to start the process.
Video guide
01Launch the program and connect your Samsung and computer via a USB cable. It is the same as Step 1 above.
02Choose the "SMS" button on your left side, all messages' details will show on the right panel. Tick the contact to who you sent the texts before that you want to save, and press the button "Export", you can export these to HTML, Text, or CSV, or back up the files on your PC selectively and select a folder to save. Tap the "OK" option to finish the transfer.
Video guide
As a Samsung phone user, you may be familiar with Samsung Smart Switch, which is an official program that Samsung designed for users to transfer files to Samsung devices. Though it is designed to transfer data from one device to another Samsung device, now you can use it to transfer text messages from a Samsung phone to a computer. Here, you should enable USB debugging on your phone as well.
How to transfer text messages from Samsung to a computer?
Step 1. Before you connect your phone to the computer, remember to install the Samsung Smart Switch and launch the program.
Step 2. When your Samsung phone is detected, its model will display in the interface. Click "Backup" and all data will be saved on your PC, including all text messages.
Phone Link, previously known as Your Phone, is a Microsoft app that connects your Android phone to your Windows PC. It offers a straightforward method to access and transfer text messages from your Samsung phone to your computer, though it does require some setup on both devices. This method is especially useful if you want to quickly view and manage your messages without using third-party software.
Steps to Samsung backup text messages to PC using Phone Link:
Step 1. First, download and install the Phone Link app from the Microsoft Store if it isn't already installed on your PC.
Step 2. Then, on your Samsung phone, ensure the "Link to Windows" feature is enabled (this can be found in "Settings" > "Advanced Features" > "Link to Windows").
Step 3. Open the Phone Link app on your PC and follow the on-screen instructions to pair it with your Samsung phone.
Step 4. Once both devices are paired, the Phone Link app will display your phone's messages, notifications, photos, and other content directly on your PC.
Step 5. To transfer text messages, simply select the messages you want to save from the Phone Link interface. You can then copy and paste the conversation into a text file or screenshot it for archiving purposes.
If you don't want to use any third-party apps, you can export text messages from Samsung with Email. However, this method allows only for selecting and transferring text messages one by one. If you have a large number of text messages, it is not recommended to use this approach.
Here's how to download messages from a Samsung phone to a computer:
Step 1. Go to the "Messages" app, and choose the message you'd like to export.
Step 2. Click on the dotted button on the top right corner of the screen, choose the "More" option, then tick the "Share" icon, press the "Email" button, and write the Email address to transfer these messages. Log in to the Email account to download the messages that you sent on your PC.
Can I get my Samsung text messages on my computer? Of course, you can take full advantage of the applications of Android such as SMS Backup & Restore. If you don't mind the annoying ads, feel free to read on for more information. Here is how it works:
Step 1. Go to download the SMS Backup & Restore on Google Play Store and follow the instructions to install and run it successfully.
Step 2. You should click the "Backup" button when you open the app.
Step 3. Then, you will see a pop-up window that you need to complete. Click the "Text Messages" and give it a name, you can select "All Conversations" or "Selected Conversations Only" that you like.
Step 4. Choose "Backup Location" to save the data, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or Email. After that tap "BACK UP" to save the messages.
Step 5. You can log in to your Google, Dropbox, or email account on your computer to download the messages.
As you can see, there are several effective ways to transfer text messages from your Samsung phone to your computer. Whether you prefer a quick and easy method using Samsung Smart Switch, or you want the comprehensive backup and management capabilities offered by Coolmuster Android Assistant, you have plenty of options.
However, for a more streamlined and versatile experience, we highly recommend using Coolmuster Android Assistant. This software not only lets you back up your text messages but also allows you to manage and organize your data with ease. It's simple to use, reliable, and ensures that your important messages are securely transferred and stored on your PC.
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