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How to backup or download text messages from iphone to computer
Google Voice Integration is a cloud-based way to download text messages from iphone to pc, ideal for users who use Google Voice as their primary number.
It allows you to automatically save all SMS messages to your Google Voice account, but it only works with standard SMS and does not support iMessage.
First, make sure your iPhone is set up to receive text messages via Google Voice and that all text messages have been saved to your Google Voice account. On your computer, open the website and sign in with your Google account.
From the menu, navigate to the messages section, then select the option to export or download your messages as a CSV file. Save the file to your computer to complete the process.
Cons
- Only standard text messages sent through the app are supported; native iMessage chat histories cannot be exported.
- You must set the app as your primary or secondary number to save messages to this service.
- The app only supports exporting in CSV format; messages cannot be saved as PDF files, and the full chat formatting and attachments are not preserved.
- Messages are stored exclusively in the cloud; you must be connected to the internet to access or export them.
This allows you to download text messages from iphone to pc without using cables or third-party software, but it is only suitable for SMS sent through Google Voice.