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HOW TO VIEW YOUR ANDROID TEXT MESSAGES ON PC

culubo.07 mins

For iPhones, Apple’s useful Continuity feature eliminates this dilemma and makes it possible to send and receive text messages on Macs. But what about Android phones to PCs? Fortunately, there are also workarounds to let you view your Android text conversations from your Windows computer. We’ll walk you through two simple ways. Most Android phones come with Google Messages out of the box, making it the default choice for many users. In that case, you can access your Android texts on your PC via the web version of Google Messages. Follow these steps to pair your Android phone’s Google Messages to its web version on your PC.

Method 1: Use Google Messages for the web

Update Google Messages on your phone if a newer version is available. Connect both the computer and phone to the internet.Launch the Google Messages app on your mobile device. Open the account menu by pressing on the profile picture in the upper-right corner.Go to “Device pairing. “On your PC, visit messages.google.com/web. If you aren’t already logged in, press “Sign in” and enter your account details. Otherwise, hit “Continue as [your name].” After logging in, your PC will then proceed with pairing with your phone, and an emoji will be displayed on the screen. Back on Google Messages on your Android, select the emoji that matches the one shown on your PC.

You should now see your computer as a paired device on your phone. Google Messages for the web will also automatically sync the text messages on your phone. From here, you can start using the app as you normally would on your Android — read, send, and receive texts, block contacts, and archive messages. You can’t, however, schedule text messages or set up a Meet video call with your contact from Google Messages for the web.

Additionally, it’s important to note that linking Android Google Messages and Google Messages for the web only works for phones and not tablets. Plus, your Android phone needs to be connected to the internet while you’re using the web app. Otherwise, it will get disconnected and prevent you from loading the messages.

Method 2: Sync your Android and PC with Microsoft Phone Link

Phone Link is a Windows app designed to make syncing your phone and PC a lot easier. Here’s how to connect your Android phone and PC via Phone Link and use it to view the text messages on your phone: Connect your PC and Android to the same Wi-Fi network. On your computer: Open Phone Link. If you can’t find the app, you can install it from the Microsoft Store. Select” Android.” You should then see a QR code, along with the email address used in your Microsoft account. On your mobile device: Install Link to Windows (some Samsung devices have it preinstalled). Launch the app. Tap on “Sign in using the QR code on your PC. “When prompted, grant the app access to your phone camera. Scan the QR code displayed on your computer. Tap on “Continue” to link your Android to your Microsoft account. Type in the code displayed on your PC.Hit “Continue” Sign in with the Microsoft account used in Phone Link.Grant Link to Windows access to your SMS messages, phone calls, phone logs, contacts, and media. In the “Let app always run in background” prompt, press “Allow.” This will allow Link to Windows to stay in the background of your phone and keep your data (e.g., texts, photos) in Phone Link up to date. In the “Help us improve” prompt, select “Deny” if you want to opt out of sending usage data to Microsoft. Hit Done to finish. Wait for your PC to finish connecting with your Android. Once the setup is complete, click “Continue.

You can now go to the Messages tab on Phone Link to view your text conversations. However, Phone Link may only sync your messages from the last month due to its limited capabilities, so not all your messages might be available.