[Top 4 Ways] How to View iPhone Text Messages on Computer (PC & Mac)

Sending and receiving messages on your iPhone is super convenient. You can easily send texts, iMessages, and media to anyone, no matter where they are in the world. But, when your phone is filled with a lot of messages, it can be hard to find the conversation you need. Searching through all your messages on a small screen can be a bit tricky. In this guide, we'll show you the top three ways to view your iPhone messages on a computer.

Method 1. How to Get iPhone Messages on PC with iOS Assistant

If you want to easily view iPhone messages on your computer, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is a great option. This handy tool allows you to export your messages from your iPhone to your PC or Mac, where you can read and even print them for safekeeping. With its powerful preview feature, you can choose exactly which messages you want to export.

Designed for ease of use, the software makes accessing your iPhone data on your computer simple and efficient. It also streamlines the process of backing up and restoring all your iPhone data with just one click. Thanks to its intuitive interface, even beginners can quickly and easily export their data.

Key Features of Coolmuster iOS Assistant:

• Allow you to read and transfer contacts, messages, photos, videos, and other files from your iPhone to computer.
• Support exporting messages to several formats like HTML, CSV and more.
• Freely add, edit or delete files saved on your iOS device on a computer.
• Compatible with all Windows and Mac systems.
• Works on overall iPhone/iPad models, including iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8/7/6, etc..

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Learn how to read iPhone text messages on computer with Coolmuster iOS Assistant in just a few simple steps:

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Method 2: See iPhone Messages on Computer without iPhone

Have you ever opened your iPhone to find that your text messages are disappeared? Or maybe your iPhone is broken, and you can't access your messages? Don't worry! If you've made an iTunes backup of your iPhone before, you can easily view those lost or deleted messages on your PC or Mac without needing your phone.

Instead of restoring your entire iPhone just to read those messages, you can use a tool like Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery to extract the messages from your iTunes backup. This way, you can access your old text messages and even view deleted ones, all without needing your phone!

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Here's how to view your iPhone text messages on a computer without needing the phone:

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Method 3: Read iPhone Text Messages on Mac [Real Time]

To view your iPhone messages on a Mac, you'll need to use the same Apple ID for the Messages app on both devices. While iMessages sync across devices easily, SMS and MMS texts require a bit more setup. Here's how you can get your text messages (including SMS and MMS) from your iPhone to your Mac:

Step 1: Sign in with the Same Apple ID on Both Devices

On your iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app, then tap "Messages" and turn on "iMessage".
2. Tap "Send & Receive", and make sure your Apple ID is listed.

On your Mac:

1. Open the Messages app and click on "Messages" in the top menu, then go to "Settings" (or "Preferences").
2. Under the iMessages tab, ensure the Apple ID shown is the same as the one on your iPhone. If it's not, sign out and log in with the correct Apple ID.
3. Check the option to "Enable Messages in iCloud" for syncing.

Step 2: Set Up Text Message Forwarding on iPhone

1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding".
2. Find your Mac in the list and toggle it on. This will allow your Mac to send and receive SMS/MMS texts.
3. If a verification code pops up on your Mac, enter it on your iPhone to confirm.

Once set up, you'll be able to send and receive SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, as long as your iPhone is on and connected to the internet.

Method 4: Check iPhone Texts on Computer Online

To check your iPhone messages online, you can easily do so through iCloud, provided you've set up and sync Messages in iCloud. Here's how you can view your messages:

1. Go to icloud.com and log in with your Apple ID and password.
2. Click on "Messages" (If you don't see this option, it means iCloud isn't backing up your messages, and you'll need to try other ways to access them).
3. Once you're in, you can browse and search through your iPhone's text messages to find what you need.

Summary

Here are the 4 best ways to view your iPhone messages on your computer. Each method has its own advantages, so you now have everything you need to decide which one works best for you.

Still unsure? Here's our advice:

• Coolmuster iOS Assistant – This is a great choice if you want to view iPhone messages and iMessages on both PC and Mac. Plus, you can save or print them easily.
• Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery – If you don't have your iPhone or need to find messages that were deleted, this tool lets you view messages from an iTunes backup.
• Mac Messages App – Use this if you want to send and receive texts directly on your Mac. However, it won't let you view old messages.
• iCloud.com on Windows – This option is perfect if you've backed up your messages to iCloud and want to access them from a Windows computer.

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