Retrieving old saved text messages
DNMFERN
Enthusiast - Level 2

I saved many of my old texts. I can't find them anywhere. How to I get them? I was using Messenger+ I held down on the messages and used the save option. I need to go back to early 2016. It is very important. I hope someone can assist me.

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tikibar1
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Re: Retrieving old saved text messages
DNMFERN
Enthusiast - Level 2

So I keep getting the same answers from all of you. I have already tried those options. I always back up and these I also saved separately because I knew I would need them later. Now I can’t retrieve them.

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vzw_customer_support
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DNMFERN,

 

Being able to access your saved messages is everything. We want to be sure we're providing as much help as possible, so a bit more details about what you're experiencing will go a long way. What model device are you using Message+ on? Are you looking to restore the messages to your device or are you only looking to locate the file that was saved to your device?

 

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tikibar1
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If you use a file manager app and navigate to the VZMessages folder in your phone's internal storage, are the files there?  They'd have a file name beginning with 'msg' and ending with 'vzm'.

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Tazz3L
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Yes, thank you, this is where i found the saved file.

But when i select the .vzm file, The phone then says "unable to open this file" ....I can search for one on the Play store.

What is the point of saving a text stream if you can't re-open it later? Is there an app to open this file? I'd like to print the text messages..... that's my real goal.

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tikibar1
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Have you tried copying the file to your computer, changing the extension to .html, and opening it with your browser?  In the future, if you have an Android, a text backup/restore app that provides printing would be a better option, in my opinion.

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DNMFERN
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I would like to retreive them and print them.

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vzw_customer_support
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DNMFERN, when attempting to print a text message that has been saved to the memory of the phone, you will need a third party app like Android Desktop Manager. There are many similar options available in the Play Store that will allow you to move that file and open it in a readable format.

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DNMFERN
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I can't even find them to print them unfortunately

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