Can I retrieve text messages on my HTC smartphone if my screen is cracked?

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can i retrieve text messages on my htc smartphone? My screen is cracked.

not able to see screen and cant get new phone yet.

 

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Re: can i retrieve text messages on my htc smartphone? My screen is cracked.

Welcome to Android Central! This is difficult, since the text messages aren't saved as individual files, but rather in a database stored in a system directory. You might have better luck asking your carrier if they can access your messages through their server.