How to export AIM chatlogs on the iPhone?
May 30, 2011 11:37 AM   Subscribe

How do I save/export AIM chat history on the iPhone?

I have the AIM app (the free version, without ads, downloaded this month) installed on my iPhone (4th gen iPhone). I would like to export (or copy+paste, or email...etc) my AIM-iPhone chat logs. Is it possible to do this? I can't seem to copy any text from the AIM chat history screen on the iPhone. Do I have to resort to tons of screenshots? Help!!
posted by anonymous to Technology (1 answer total)
 
First, type a searchable word into one of your AIM chats. I used "xyzzyq".
Then, sync with iTunes and it will backup the logs to your computer.

Open Terminal and navigate to to the Backups directory, and search for your word:

    cd "~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/"
    grep xyzzyq */*

It should find two files, the spelling dictionary and your chat log file. The log file looks like JSON.
posted by Phssthpok at 7:05 PM on May 30, 2011 [3 favorites]


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