text message help!!

[vrivera615]

I killed my phone (screen shattered and nothing shows on the screen) but its still turning on. I'm one to keep my text messages from day one! is there anyway I can get them back? and restore them on my new phone? exact same phone, Verizon S3 SC1535. someone please tell me I can!!!
thanks!

 

[anon(749368)]

There should be an option through Kies. Backup everything and Restore to the new phone

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[vrivera615]

I've never used the kies app. guess I should learn a little more about my phone. thanks :/

 

[AxlMyk]

You also need the Samsung USB drivers.
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