BACK UP SMS/MMS TO SIM CARD OR COMPUTER

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BACK UP SMS/MMS TO SIM CARD OR COMPUTER

Hi there

Is there anyway that you can back your sms/mms's to the sim card? Alternatively can they be backed up to your computer?

I have a 32G S iPhone and live in Australia.

Kelly

iPhone, iPhone OS 3.1.2

Posted on Jan 12, 2010 1:34 PM

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Answer 1

wjosten

Level 10

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Jan 12, 2010 1:40 PM in response to Kellyg9307

Every time you sync, the first thing done is a phone backup. Included in your backup are sms and mms.

This article details what's included in that backup & where the backup is stored on your computer:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

Nothing can be saved to the sim.

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Answer 2

Jan 12, 2010 2:21 PM in response to Kellyg9307

If you are using a Mac, you can use this program: http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/

Here is one for a PC (but I have not tried it): http://www.iphonetransfer.org/iphone-sms-transfer-to-pc-how-to-transfer-copy-iph one-sms-to-pc.php

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Answer 3

paulcb

Level 6

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Jan 12, 2010 1:38 PM in response to Kellyg9307

You cannot backup anything to the SIM. Your Messages are backed up when you sync with iTunes on your computer.

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Answer 4

Jan 12, 2010 3:41 PM in response to Kellyg9307

MobileSync Browser is another option, which provides for extracting select data from your iPhone's backup including SMS.

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Answer 5

Jan 18, 2010 11:37 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

Jim VanLeeuwen -- Your answer to this user's question was very helpful for my own situation. Thank You!!! If you personally use 'Phoneview', what is your opinion of the software?

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Answer 6

Jan 19, 2010 11:38 AM in response to BabyBell2010

BabyBell2010 wrote:
If you personally use 'Phoneview', what is your opinion of the software?

I have no complaints. It was worth the money.

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