How To Print SMS Messages from Your Android Device?

4 Easy Ways To Print Sms Text Messages From Android

Text messages are the primary way people converse online. Given their widespread use, you should print important or evidence-worthy conversations.

While Android phones lack a native feature for printing messages, several alternative methods can achieve this.

Printing Texts From an Android

Google Messages does not support printing text messages directly from an Android phone. However, you can still print your conversations using a practical workaround involving screenshots.

Begin with opening the Messages app on your Android device. Locate the conversation you wish to print by scrolling through your messages or using the search function.

Once you’ve found the messages you need, capture a screenshot, do so by pressing the volume down and power buttons.

If the message thread extends beyond what fits on a single screen, use the “Capture More” option. This feature allows you to adjust the capture area to include additional content.

Although it may not cover everything in one go, it helps gather more of the conversation than the default screenshot.

After capturing the necessary screenshots, tap the Share button to send the images to your preferred printing app or service.

Scroll down and select the Print icon. Then, choose a printer and press the Print button. 

Your screenshot, now accessible via the share function, will be sent to the selected printer. Verify that your printer is functioning properly, and your text messages should print out and be ready for sharing.

Printing Texts From Google’s Messages Web Application 

Follow these steps if printing from your phone feels inconvenient:

  • First, set up Google Messages for web access on your computer if this is the first time you have done so.

  • Open Chrome on your computer and navigate to messages.google.com.

  • Locate the conversation you wish to print.

You have two ways to print your messages:

  • Click on the three dots and select the Print option. Use the Chrome print menu to select a printer and configure your printing options before printing your messages.

  • Screenshot conversations on your Android device. Locate the screenshots in your files and print them.

Both approaches offer a quick and easy way to print your messages.

How to Quickly Back Up and Search Android Messages?

Backing up your Android SMS messages is a convenient way to store them in an easily accessible location.

This allows you to revisit and search through old texts and print specific messages from your computer. This method is beneficial if you have many messages and limited time.

  • Download the “SMS Backup and Restore” app. It is a free app that includes some ads.

  • Open the app and sign in to set it up.

  • Once signed in, select “Set Up a Backup.”

  • Select the media you wish to back up. Choose either “Messages” or specific conversations. One advantage of this service is the ability to search through backups at any time, even if you initially overlooked the importance of a conversation. Therefore, it is recommended that all messages be backed up if uncertain.

  • Next, select a storage location for your message backup. Opt for a frequently used cloud service like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. Enable your chosen service and disable other options.

  • Alternatively, you can upload the backup to another device via Wi-Fi.

  • Log into your cloud account and click Save to finalize the process. 

  • You can also schedule regular backups, such as weekly updates. This feature eliminates manual updates, which is particularly helpful for professionals or frequent texters.

  • Access your computer and log into your cloud storage service. Locate the saved message backup and use the search function to find specific words or dates. Then, print the desired conversations directly from your cloud platform or browser.

If you should ever need to print text messages for legal reasons, such as court evidence, the methods mentioned earlier are suitable for preparing legal documents.

Here are some additional tips for this scenario:

  • Ensure all text conversations are accurately dated, even if you need to add the dates manually. Only guess dates if you're sure.

  • Besides printing hard copies, save your text conversations as PDF files. PDFs are often required for sharing information with court clerks, lawyers, and other legal professionals.

  • Consult a lawyer for further clarification about using text messages as legal evidence.

Printing Text Messages

Printing text messages from your phone or tablet is simple whether you need a physical copy of conversations or legal evidence.

Even if you've accidentally deleted important texts, you can often recover them on your Android device.

Additionally, consider enabling RCS on Google Messages for an enhanced messaging experience.