How to Save Verizon Text Messages to a Memory Card

Save text messages from your phone.

Text messaging only allows 160 characters to get a message across. But, in those 160 characters, there could be crucial information -- information that needs to be saved. On Verizon Wireless telephones, text messaging and Vtext.com are automatically included with new activations. Once a mail box is full on a cellular telephone, however, the challenge is to find a place to easily save text messages and other content before it is permanently erased from the telephone.

Things You'll Need

• USB Cable
• SIM card reader

Instructions

1. 

   Sim card reader

   Purchase a SIM card reader. The reader is portable and provides access to many media card formats, including SIM cards for cellular telephones.

2. Connect the card reader to the computer using the USB cable. Insert the cable into the card reader, then insert the other end of the cable into the computer.

3. Take the SIM card out of the cellular telephone. Slide the card into the reader.

4. Create a folder on the computer desktop and name it "text files." To create a folder, use the mouse and right click in the center of the desktop. Choose "New" and select "Folder." Open the SIM card file and drag the files from the SIM card to the new folder using the computer mouse.

5. 

   Memory sticks or cards can be used with any type of computer.

   Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot in the computer. The size of memory card depends on what kinds of files will be placed on it. The larger the file, such as photos or videos, the more space you will need.

6. Verify that the memory card is recognized by the computer. A text box will appear at the bottom of the screen confirming recognition. Or, go to the "Computer" tab in the "Start" menu, usually located on the bottom left of the computer screen. The memory card will also appear there.

7. Open the folder where you saved the text messages. Click the files to save the messages to the memory card. Select "Save as" and select the memory card to complete the save.

Tips & Warnings

• Memory cards can be directly inserted into some newer cellular telephones, such as a Blackberry.

• Older computers might not recognize memory sticks or memory cards. Additional software might be needed to transfer files.

• Only newer cellular telephones come equipped with a SIM card. According to Verizon's website, text messages can be saved by forwarding to an email address. Text messages can then be viewed and printed like any other email.

References

• Verizon Wireless: What is a Text Message?