[bradkusik]

Hello All, I use 'SMS Backup & Restore' for my text message backup needs, but I'm looking for something that I can download on my computer to view my backed-up texts in a familiar visual format. I don't like the fact that backup content is in a generic, basic format. I find it difficult to view and the pictures are only visable once you click on the 'image' icon, or whatever. Anyway, I'm open to suggestions, including using a different app altogether. I know for myself, I can pay for software from my phone provider to do exactly this, but I won't have the texts forever, and who wants to pay for something if they don't have to. Thanks everyone!

[mustang7757]

Hi, which device you have ?.

[bradkusik]

I have a Galaxy S9+.

[mustang7757]

I know you can back them up with Samsung smart switch on the pc , not sure you can view them though

[bradkusik]

Hmmm, I'll have to try that.

[B. Diddy]

Give this a try -- not sure if it'll make the info look nice, but it was designed specifically for that app: https://mattj.io/sms-backup-reader/

[mustang7757]

Ok definitely!

[Rukbat]

https://mattj.io/sms-backup-reader/

Thanks for the link - that's a great idea. I don't like the size of the window or the fact that he doesn't break lines at word ends, so I downloaded the source and if I finish everything else, I'll put some work into a fork of that reader.