SMS or iMessages are replacing phone calls. The messages on your iPhone are now one of your most important forms of communication with your friends, family and coworkers. So sometimes, the message maybe contain something important that push you to backup then to your PC/Mac:
“For legal reasons, we need to periodically save text messages (both SMS and iMessages). I am looking for a FREE solution preferably, but if there is a known good APP, we will consider it. Any help appreciated. iPhone 5S, iOS 8.1.3, Mac Yosemite.” Here, the article aims to show you the solution to solve the trouble above.
What you will need
Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS for Mac (Trial version is free)
An iPhone 5S
A Mac
USB cable to connect your iPhone 5S to Mac
Before you begin
If you don’t have a Dr.Fone for iOS for Mac, you can download one from the below link:(click here to know more about Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS)
Free Download and Install Mac iPhone Data Recovery
Overview steps
1. Connect your iPhone 5S to Mac with the USB cable and launch Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS. Select “Recover from iOS device”, then you’ll see an interface which informs you that your device is connected. Click “Start Scan” to continue.
2. The program will start scanning data on your iPhone 5S automatically. You just need to wait for the end of scanning and check for the scanning result.
3. When the scan finishes, all found data will be list in categories. You can preview most of them. Then you can select “Message” files you need and click “Recover” to save them back to your Mac.
More featured functions of Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS
1. Recover lost data, like contacts, notes, call history from iPhone, iTunes/iCloud backups.
2. Support iPhone 6S (Plus)/6 (Plus)/5S/5C/5/4S/4 and iPad, iPod Touch.
3. Fix iPhone Blue Screen of Death, Black Screen of Death, White Screen of Death, Stuck in Recovery Mode and other iOS system issues.
If you have questions that aren’t addressed here, please leave a message at comment area.
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