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July 26, 2011 11:27 AM Subscribe
How can I transfer text messages from my cell phone to a computer? I can't email from the messaging window. Note: I don't have a SIM card or a memory card.
I have a Samsung Intensity 2 through Verizon, and AskMe won't let me post the link in HTML: http://www.verizonwireless.com/samsung-intensity-metallic-blue.shtml
I have a Samsung Intensity 2 through Verizon, and AskMe won't let me post the link in HTML: http://www.verizonwireless.com/samsung-intensity-metallic-blue.shtml
Can you connect them using bluetooth?
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 11:35 AM on July 26, 2011
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 11:35 AM on July 26, 2011
Response by poster: Bluetooth is a possibility. I forgot my phone was even capable of that.
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 11:41 AM on July 26, 2011
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 11:41 AM on July 26, 2011
Best answer: This won't help you right now, if it's a lot of messages you need to save, but for the future: If you want to have a non-smartphone and be able to save your text messages, try setting up a Google Voice account and tell people to text you at that number, and forward them to your cell.
posted by jozxyqk at 11:42 AM on July 26, 2011 [3 favorites]
posted by jozxyqk at 11:42 AM on July 26, 2011 [3 favorites]
If you have a data connection cable or a bluetooth data connection, you can try BitPim, which supports some Samsung phones, though I don't see it on the list of supported phones.
posted by filthy light thief at 11:50 AM on July 26, 2011
posted by filthy light thief at 11:50 AM on July 26, 2011
Response by poster: No, I don't think it does support Kies.
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 12:07 PM on July 26, 2011
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 12:07 PM on July 26, 2011
Best answer: How many do you need to transfer? If only a few, get a Google Voice number and forward them (as texts) to that number. Or send it to a friend's Google Voice number. You can then pick it up as a mail message or on the Google Voice Web site.
posted by kindall at 12:22 PM on July 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by kindall at 12:22 PM on July 26, 2011 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: You guys are awesome. I love MeFi.
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 12:30 PM on July 26, 2011
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 12:30 PM on July 26, 2011
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posted by Jairus at 11:30 AM on July 26, 2011