How can I download text data from Messages on my Pixel2 to my computer?

[Android Central Question]

I'm using Android File Transfer as suggested by many but it won't view individual Contacts in Messages and seems only to be able to show any attached pictures from within Messages. Even in 2002 I could download individual text streams from my Nokia 3310 to my PC running Windows XP. Am I to believe we can't replicate 20 year old downloading technology?

 

[B. Diddy]

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[mustang7757]

You can try something like this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestorePro