How to Transfer Text Messages from Motorola Phone to Computer (4 Ways)

"How to transfer text messages from Motorola phone to computer? I have a Motorola Atrix HD but I might sell it soon. I would like to save the text messages stored in it. How can I do that?"

Texting is one of the most frequently used functions in an Android phone. Many important notices and business information are sent or received in the inbuilt Android SMS app. In some cases, you may want to transfer text messages from Motorola to computer, for example:

• Make a backup of the important text messages in case that they are accidentally deleted or lost from phone;
• Transfer SMS to computer so that you can clear the inbox;
• Plan to give away the old Motorola phone but want to keep the text messages.

In this guide, we will tell you four different ways to export text messages from your Motorola to PC. Let's go through each way in detail.

Part 1: How to Transfer Text Messages from Motorola Phone to Computer via Coolmuster Android Assistant
Part 2: How Do I Back Up My Text Messages on My Motorola to PC via Coolmuster Android Backup Manager
Part 3: How Do I Download Text Messages from My Motorola Phone to Computer via Rescue and Smart Assistant
Part 4: How to Create Motorola SMS Backup via SMS Backup & Restore

Part 1: How to Transfer Text Messages from Motorola Phone to Computer via Coolmuster Android Assistant

It is not easy to transfer SMS from a mobile phone to computer because SMS database is saved in the internal flash memory of a phone that we can not directly extract. But there is always a way out! Coolmuster Android Assistant is a one-stop management tool for Android users to save text messages from any Motorola phone to computer conveniently and safely. With this simple yet effective Motorola message manager, you can view, send & receive text messages and print text messages from Android on computer easily.

Highlight Functions of Coolmuster Android Assistant:

* Export text messages in HTML/TEXT/CSV/BAK/XML format from device to computer.
* Send group messages via computer to any mobile phone number.
* Back up text messages, contacts, photos, music, videos and apps to computer.
* Manage contact info on computer, including adding new contacts, deleting or editing existing contacts.
* Move music, pictures and videos from computer to your Android phone.
* Back up and restore your Android files with one click.
* Support Motorola Moto G Power/G Stylus/G Play/G Fast/G8/G7, Motorola Razr 5G/Droid Turbo/Droid Maxx 2, and other Android phones running Android 4.0 and above.

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How do I transfer text messages from my Motorola phone to my computer?

Step 1. Connect Your Motorola Phone to Computer

After installing and launching the SMS transfer tool for your Motorola phone, connect your Motorola phone to the computer via a USB cord. You will be required to enable USB debugging on your phone to let the program detects you phone successfully.

Once established the connection, the parameter information of your Motorola device, including phone model, system version, and storage space size will be shown in the main interface like below.

Step 2. Enter the SMS Window

You can see all the files in your phone are displayed on the left side menu in categories. Click the "SMS" icon from the left panel, you will see all the text messages in your Motorola phone will show in the list on the right. Mark the text message conversations you want to save to the computer and click the "Export" button.

Step 3. Start to Export the Selected SMS

You can choose to export the SMS texts to HTML/TEXT/CSV/BAK/XML format as you want. Then, select an output location to save the exported text messages on your computer and click the "OK" button to begin the transfer process. After a short time, all the selected text message conversations will be exported to the specific location. Now, you can manage them easily on your PC or print them out into one paper.

Video Tutorial

Part 2: How Do I Back Up My Text Messages on My Motorola to PC via Coolmuster Android Backup Manager

If you are looking to back up all the text messages on your Motorola to PC, you can consider using Coolmuster Android Backup Manager. It is an easy-to-use data backup and restore software. You can use it to effortlessly save your text messages, contacts, call logs, photos, and other files from Android to computer.

Overview of Coolmuster Android Backup Manager:

* One-click to back up Android files to PC for free.
* Select the data type you want to restore to Android.
* Supports various files: text messages, contacts, call logs, photos, music, videos, documents, and apps.
* Fast and secure. No data loss during the transfer.
* Works with almost all Android phones and tablets.

How do I back up my text messages on my Motorola to PC?

Step 1. Launch the software and connect Motorola to computer

Run Coolmuster Android Backup Manager on your PC/Mac, then connect your Motorola to computer via a USB cable. Once the program detects your phone, you will see the screen like below. Click the Backup option.

Step 2. Back up SMS from Motorola to PC

Select Messages from the content list, then choose a location to store the file on your PC. After selecting, hit the Back Up button to back up text messages from Motorola to computer.

Bonus: Want to get into your locked Motorola phone? Calm down. It is a piece of cake.

Part 3: How Do I Download Text Messages from My Motorola Phone to Computer via Rescue and Smart Assistant

Rescue and Smart Assistant is an official tool that helps Motorola/Lenovo users reflash the software to the most recent version when having issues. It also comes with other functions to manage your phone. You can use it to back up and restore your data, create ringtones, take video screenshots, etc.

How to transfer text messages from Motorola Droid/Razr to computer?

Step 1: Install and run the software on your computer.

Step 2: Connect your Motorola phone to your computer via a USB cable.

Step 3: Click SMS on the My Device tab.

Step 4:Select the text messages you want to export, click the Export button, and then select a folder on your PC to store the files.

Part 4: How to Create Motorola SMS Backup via SMS Backup & Restore App

If you want to create a Motorola SMS backup directly on your device, SMS Backup & Restore can help. This app enables you to back up SMS and MMS messages on your phone. It can back up your text messages in XML format. You can upload the backup to the cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. You can view the XML backup on a computer using the online viewer: https://SyncTech.com.au/view-backup/.

How to do Moto G/Razr/Droid text messages backup using SMS Backup & Restore app:

Step 1: On your Motorola, install SMS Backup & Restore app from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Tap the Backup button to create a backup for your Motorola messages.

Step 3: On the pop-up window, you can select All conversations or other options to back up. Then, select Local Backup only or Local Backup and Upload to store your backup files.

Step 4: Click Yes to confirm your option and it will start to back up.

The Bottom Line

With these efficient ways, you can transfer text messages from Motorola phone to computer pretty quickly. If you prefer a flexible method to do the transfer, Coolmuster Android Assistant is highly recommended. This tool allows you to transfer all or selected text messages from your phone to PC. You can freely preview the text info before transferring. Download it now and enjoy hassle-free data transfer.

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