How to Save/Transfer SMS Messages to SIM Card [2024 Updated]

We often communicate by sending text messages through our mobile phones. It is a convenient and affordable means to convey and receive information from our friends from anywhere. With the important contents from the text messages, we want to save them so we can access them easily and create a backup copy in case of issues.

How to save text messages to SIM card? In this article, there are various ways on how to perform this process. Another tool called FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore can help you do backup and restore text messages in a more convenient and simple approach.

Before We Save Text Messages to SIM Card:

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Part 1: How to Save Text Messages Using FoneDog Android Data Backup and RestorePart 2: How to Copy Text Messages to SIM Card via Messages AppPart 3: How to Transfer Text Messages from Your Android Device to Other PlatformsPart 4: How to Save Text Messages from Your Device via Cloud Backup ServicePart 5: How to Save Text Messages from Your Samsung Device Using Samsung Smart SwitchPart 6: In Summary

Part 1: How to Save Text Messages Using FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore

When you want to save text messages to any device, you can do so by using a reliable and safer program called FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore. This tool enables you to backup any type of data from your Android device like phones and tablets. Data such as text messages call logs, contacts, gallery photos, videos, documents, and many more can be transferred by the use of this tool.

You can use it to save text messages and safely restore them to another phone or your computer. It's easy to use. Click the button below to try it for free:

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You can preview each file from the scan to see its contents. Select specific items or all of the items that you want to back up and restore to any device. If you want your file to be encrypted, just enable the feature in the program. A free version is available on the website that you can download and try using on your Windows and Mac PC.

Step 01. Open FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore

Download and install the FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore program on your Mac or Windows computer. Open the program by accessing it via the desktop shortcut icon, pinned icon on the taskbar, or via the Start menu.

The next step is to connect your Android device to your computer with the use of a USB cable connection and choose Android Data Backup and Restore.

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Step 02. Select the Backup Option

The Android device will connect successfully to your computer. Select Device Data Backup to proceed. When your Android device is not recognized, you have to disconnect it from your computer or the USB cable and connect it again.

Step 03. Select the Data Type

Select the type of data to back up from your Android device. To back up text messages, select Messages from the list of items. You can also back up other types of data. To encrypt the backup, mark the Encrypted Backup function.

Next, click on the Start button to start the data backup process ensuring that there are no disruptions when the process is in progress.

Step 04. Completed Data Backup Process

When the data backup process is completed, a notification message will appear. The details that appear are the total backup size, number of items that are backed up, and items that failed during the backup process. Click the OK button to confirm.

If you want to restore the backup items to any device, follow the steps below.

Step 01. Start and Select the Data Restore

On your computer, open again the FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore app and connect your Android device. Then, select the Device Data Restore option. When your phone is not recognized when connected, unplug it or the USB cable and connect it again.

Step 02. Select the Backup File

Select the backup file from the list that you want to restore to the Android device. The data backup details are shown such as name, model, serial number, file backup size and latest backup date. If the backup file is not listed, click on Select button located on the bottom part of the window in order to load the backup. To preview and restore the data from the backup, click the Start button.

Step 03. Select the Data Type to Restore

On the next screen, select the types of data to restore such as Messages, Photos, and many more. The backup information is shown on the screen such as the backup name, device name, device type, and Android version.

Click the Restore button to start the restore and ensure there are no disruptions while the process is in progress.

Part 2: How to Save Text Messages to SIM Card via Messages App

Is there a way to save text messages? This section provides the detailed steps that will help you on how to save text messages to SIM card. As a default, text messages that you have sent and received are automatically saved on your Android device. In some devices such as Samsung, you can have the option to copy the text messages to your SIM card. You can manage and view these messages via Settings.

How to save text messages to SIM card:

• Step 01: Tap on your Android device to turn it on.
• Step 02: On your Android device, open the Messages
• Step 02: Open the text message that you wish to save to your SIM card.
• Step 03: Tap and hold the text message until a menu appears.
• Step 04: Select Copy to SIM from the list of options that appear. If you have two SIM cards, select one.
• Step 05: Check that your text message is successfully copied to your selected SIM Card.

How to find and view the saved text messages on the SIM card:

• Step 01: Tap on your Android device to turn it on.
• Step 02: On your Android device, open the Messages
• Step 03: Tap on the three dots menu and select Settings.
• Step 04: Tap on More Settings.
• Step 05: Select Text messages.
• Step 06: Tap on Manage SIM card messages. This will manage messages stored on your SIM card where you can view the saved text messages to SIM card.

Take note that long text messages may be split into shorter messages.

This method only works on some devices like Samsung and you can only save a limited amount of text messages saved to your SIM card. If you need to back up a lot of your important text messages, you can try other methods provided in the succeeding sections or use a third-party app like FoneDog - Android Data Backup and Restore.

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Part 3: How to Transfer Text Messages from Your Android Device to Other Platforms

How do I save all my text messages? This section provides other ways on how to save text messages to other platforms if you are encountering a limitation saving it to your SIM card especially if you want to save a lot of text messages. Also in case of issues, you can easily restore your backed up text messages.

If your Android device is rooted, you can navigate to the location of the database file of your text messages (SMS and MMS), copy MmsSms.db, and save it to an SD card. The database file is stored in SQL format and can be found on any of these paths:

./data/data/com.jb.gosms/databases/gommssms.db

./data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

./data/data/com.android.providers/telephony/databases/mmssms.db ../data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db

Or you can find the database file location through ADB with this command: find / -name "*MmsSms*"

You can also check other options to back up text messages from your Android device that are introduced in this article. These do not require your device to be rooted. A safer and more convenient program that is highly recommended for you to use is FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore which is tacked in detail in another section of this guide.

• Step 01: On your Android device, launch the Messages
• Step 02: Choose the text messages that you want to copy.
• Step 03: Tap on the three dots menu located on the top right corner of the screen.
• Step 04: Tap on Moreand select Share.
• Step 05: Select any platform from the list of options that appear. It can be Email, Messenger, and others.
• Step 06: Log in with your email username and password when prompted.
• Step 07: The text messages will be shared with your email. Wait until the process is finished.
• Step 08: On your computer, log in to the same email account and check if you have received the text messages. Download and open the text message file to your computer.

You can also easily back up your text messages by sharing it via other platforms like Save to Google Drive, Samsung Cloud Drive, Outlook, OneDrive, WhatsApp, Messenger, and many more.

Part 4: How to Save Text Messages from Your Device via Cloud Backup Service

This section provides the steps on how to save text messages on Android devices using the cloud backup service such as Google Drive or Samsung Cloud. This can help you restore the data conveniently in case of issues.

Using Samsung Cloud:

• Step 01: On your Samsung device, go to Settings. Tap on Accounts and backup. Tap on Accounts.
• Step 02: Select the Samsung account. Tap Add Account. Tap the Samsung account.
• Step 03: Sign in to your Samsung Cloud account. Create a new account if you do not have one yet.
• Step 04: Go back to Settings then select Accounts and backup. Then tap Samsung Cloud.
• Step 05: You will now be connected successfully. Set up a two-step verification when asked.
• Step 06: Tap on Backup Settings. Toggle on the Messages. Tap Back Up Now.

Using Google Drive:

• Step 01: On your Android device, go to Settings.
• Step 02: Tap on System.
• Step 03: Tap on Google then select Backup.
• Step 04: Switch on the Backup to Google Drive
• Step 05: Select a Google account to store the backup. Create a new account if you do not have one yet.
• Step 06: Tap the name of your device. Check if SMS text messages are included in the data backup.
• Step 07: Tap on the Back up now button to begin the data backup of text messages.

Your data backups will be uploaded to Google. After, log on to your Google account and check if the text messages are backed up and synced successfully.

Part 5: How to Save Text Messages from Your Samsung Device Using Samsung Smart Switch

This section provides another way on how to save text messages from your Samsung device using Samsung Smart Switch. You can move different types of data between devices including text messages.

• Step 01: On your PC, visit the Samsung official website. Download and install the Samsung Smart Switch app.
• Step 02: Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is successfully done.
• Step 03: Connect your Samsung device to your PC using a USB cable connection.
• Step 04: Your device must be recognized successfully. Allow the USB Debugging mode on your Samsung device.
• Step 05: Start the Samsung Smart Switch
• Step 06: When connected, download the Smart Switch app to your Samsung phone.
• Step 07: Select the Backup All the data on your device will be backed up including text messages.
• Step 08: Wait until the backup process is done. Check if the data backup is now saved to your computer.

Part 6: In Summary

When you receive important text messages and you want to know how to save text messages to a SIM card for access, later on, you can do so by following the various methods presented in this guide. FoneDog Android Data Backup and Restore can also help you with backing up text messages and other data from your Android device and restoring them to another device in case of issues that may happen.

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