I would like an easy way to view all my sent/recieved sms on a windows desktop.

[athorod]

I use lots of sms at work. Once a month I have to browse through them all and summarize stuff. It would love being able to do that on a windows desktop rather than my phone. I do not need to send sms from the desktop, nor any other features or functionality.

Any suggestions as to the easiest way to achieve this, that is simple and free?

 

[SpookDroid]

MightyText does that, but it's buggy sometimes (not all messages showing up, especially MMS). If you have a Samsung Phone, the best way to do that is through Samsung SideSync. If not, you might want to look into a VNC app that lets you use/view your phone from your computer.

The best free solution, however, involves you having a separate number from your phone: Google Voice. That way your texts are always in the cloud, and you can see them from any computer as long as you have a network connection.

 

[athorod]

Thanks. Google Voice seems only to be available in the US though. Any other apps than Mighty Text?

 

[SpookDroid]

I think Push Bullet also works, but not sure if it does past messages (or if you need to pay for that feature to be active).

 

[Bruce39]

This may help. This method backs up texts to your Gmail account on a PC. I would start on Wi-Fi & only start with a small no. of contacts. Google must save in some server every text you have ever sent. When I did this for fun, I stopped after 1000 texts (only had 20 or 30 saved on phone). They show in a folder & can be viewed just like emails.
Link - How to Back Up Your Text Messages to Your Gmail Account

 

[tube517]

If you use "lots" of sms you'll end up paying for whatever service except for Google Voice.

I think Mighty Text and Pushbullet have paid versions to allow more texts so it will depend on how many texts you get on average per month