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Does SMS Backup and Restore have a PC version for viewing text messages?
Just backed up a few years of text messages from my Android phone using SMS Backup & Restore. The backup was saved as an XML file, and now I'd like to open and read those messages on my Windows 10 PC...
The frustrating part is having your backup ready, but raw XML makes years of messages impossible to read comfortably. To get the most out of your SMS Backup and Restore for PC Windows 10 workflow, you need a proper viewer. SMS Backup Viewer (SBV) solves this by importing the file and presenting your messages in a texting-app-style interface instead of raw code.
Setting up SMS Backup and Restore for PC Windows 10:
- Run the latest stable version via Docker and keep the data folder available to store messages locally.
- Open the web interface, create your login, and upload the XML file produced by SMS Backup & Restore.
- Once imported, browse conversations normally, filter contacts, search text, and view supported MMS attachments directly.
Bottom line: This tool turns an unreadable XML archive into a familiar chat interface, making it much easier to browse and search your old conversations.