how to save text messages from iphone in readable

The thing is, on an iPhone that search bar will only search messages that are already loaded the default number of screens loaded in iMessage seems to be about 8 to 10 screens’ worth on either the iPhone or the Mac. Oh, it’s fine if you are just searching to find that text message that you know you received from, let’s say, Joe, and it was a recent message, as then the fastest way to do that search is to go to Joe’s text message thread, scroll up to a message from a date before you think the one you were searching for was sent, and just read the darned thread, without using the iPhone’s iMessage search bar.

(To cycle through each of those instances within that thread, use ‘command-g’.)

Now, of course, you know in which thread you are searching for that term, however when you go to that thread to view the search results, you will see that it has taken you to the very first instance of that word appearing in that text message thread. On the Mac, even with a specific thread selected, the search shows you every message thread with every contact where the search term was mentioned. However, the native iMessage search is seriously limited on both the iPhone and the Mac. Your tips via CashApp, Venmo, or Paypal are appreciated! Receipts will come from ISIPP. The Internet Patrol is completely free, and reader-supported.

How to save text messages from iphone in readable