{"id":563818,"date":"2023-03-14T19:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-print-text-messages-from-android\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T19:00:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T16:00:39","slug":"how-to-print-text-messages-from-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-print-text-messages-from-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Print Text Messages From Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aede3af38cd0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aede3af38cd0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-print-text-messages-from-android\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Print_Text_Messages_From_Android%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Print Text Messages From Android&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-print-text-messages-from-android\/#How_to_Print_Android_Text_Messages_Screenshots\" >How to Print Android Text Messages Screenshots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-print-text-messages-from-android\/#How_to_Print_an_Android_Text_Message_Transcript\" >How to Print an Android Text Message Transcript<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Print_Text_Messages_From_Android%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Print Text Messages From Android&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-877122\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Android-Text-Messages.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android phone with text messages on screen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The simplest way to print text messages from Android is to take screenshots of the messages, put them on a blank document, and print it. There are also third-party apps for creating text tran<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>s, which you can then print.<\/p>\n<p>Text messages pretty much only live on your Android phone. However, there may come a time\u2014whether it\u2019s for a court date or personal records\u2014that you want a physical copy. Printing a text conversation isn\u2019t as simple as it sounds, but we\u2019ll walk you through it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Print_Android_Text_Messages_Screenshots\"><\/span>How to Print Android Text Messages Screenshots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To preserve a sense of authenticity and avoid any sort of backup or transfer tool, your best bet is to take screenshots and print them. It\u2019s a little clunky, but it works.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">First, open the text conversation and navigate to the start of the part you\u2019d like to print. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/121133\/how-to-take-screenshots-on-android-devices-since-4.0\/\">To take screenshots on an Android device, press and hold both the Power + Volume Down buttons for a second<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/youtube-screenshot.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press the physical Power + Volume Down buttons until the screen flashes.\" width=\"649\" height=\"366\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An even better option for screenshotting a text conversation is \u201cscrolling screenshots.\u201d This will capture more of the screen than you can see and result in fewer screenshot images. You can take scrolling screenshots with most Android devices. Here are instructions for taking screenshots on Samsung Galaxy devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-14_16-40-12.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Next, tap &quot;Capture More&quot; from the image preview menu.\" width=\"452\" height=\"239\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Keep in mind that you want the screenshots to be easily readable. Scrolling screenshots can get very long, which makes the text small if cramped onto a single page of paper. Crop the screenshots\u00a0(be careful about cropping if you need screenshots for legal purposes) or span them across multiple pages.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When you\u2019re done with the screenshots, we\u2019re going to add the screenshots to a word-processing application. We\u2019ll be using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Google Docs for Android<\/a> in this guide, but you can just as easily use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.microsoft.office.word&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Microsoft Word<\/a>. Insert the screenshots into a blank document to begin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877549\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-48-39.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Insert image into Google Docs.\" width=\"1337\" height=\"876\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can resize the screenshots to fit more than one on a page and adjust the readability.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877548\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-51-27.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Resize and move images.\" width=\"440\" height=\"532\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you have the screenshots embedded, tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right and select \u201cShare &amp; Export.\u201d Look for a share button in whichever app you choose to use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877547\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-52-55.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the menu and select &quot;Share &amp; Export.&quot;\" width=\"730\" height=\"382\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cPrint.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877546\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-53-43.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Print.&quot;\" width=\"436\" height=\"226\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The built-in Android printing dialog will appear. You can print to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network, or \u201cSave as PDF\u201d and transfer the PDF to a computer connected to a printer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877545\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-56-32.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a printer or PDF.\" width=\"440\" height=\"181\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also adjust the paper size, color, and orientation by expanding the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877544\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-57-44.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Adjust printer options.\" width=\"730\" height=\"316\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the printer icon or \u201cPDF\u201d button when you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877543\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-59-46.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap print or &quot;PDF.&quot;\" width=\"440\" height=\"235\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This is certainly not the most elegant solution, but if you just need a quick and dirty way to get text messages onto a piece of paper, it will do the trick.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Print_an_Android_Text_Message_Transcript\"><\/span>How to Print an Android Text Message Transcript<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If printing screenshots isn\u2019t a viable option, there are also apps that can create transcripts to print. This may not be an accepted method if you need a record of conversation for legal purposes, however. (Disclaimer: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/450498\/what-does-ianal-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/\">We are not lawyers, and we recommend contacting an attorney for advice on legal matters.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877550\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-37-30.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"SMS Backup &amp; Restore app.\" width=\"731\" height=\"244\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be using an app called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">SMS Backup &amp; Restore<\/a>.\u201d It\u2019s a free app with over 10 million downloads and a 4-star rating. Open the app and give it permission to access your call logs, contacts, and SMS messages.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877542\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-14-34.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Give the app permission.\" width=\"730\" height=\"266\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, we need to create a backup of your text messages. This is what creates the transcript that we can print. Tap the \u201cSet Up a Backup\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877541\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-17-27.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Set Up a Backup.&quot;\" width=\"438\" height=\"232\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure \u201cMessages\u201d is selected, then tap \u201cAdvanced Options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877540\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-18-48.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Messages&quot; and Advanced Options.&quot;\" width=\"437\" height=\"277\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the Advanced Options, select \u201cSelected Conversations Only\u201d and tap \u201cChange\u201d to select specific conversations to backup. You may also want to enable \u201cAttachments and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media<\/a>\u201d here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877539\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-19-42.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the conversation you want to backup and print.\" width=\"436\" height=\"292\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cNext\u201d at the bottom of the screen to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877538\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-21-41.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Next.&quot;\" width=\"437\" height=\"124\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose where you would like to store the backup and tap \u201cNext\u201d again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877537\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-22-28.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose where to store backup.\" width=\"440\" height=\"415\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle off \u201cSchedule Recurring Backups\u201d and tap \u201cBack Up Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877536\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-23-37.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Back Up Now.&quot;\" width=\"440\" height=\"298\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After the backup is complete, open the hamburger menu button in the top left and select \u201cView Backups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877535\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-24-27.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the menu and select &quot;View Backups.&quot;\" width=\"730\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Open the backup you just created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877534\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-25-34.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the backup.\" width=\"441\" height=\"168\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the three-dot menu icon for the conversation you\u2019d like to print.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877533\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-26-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"163\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, select \u201cPrint Conversation\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877532\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-26-36.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Print Conversation&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"438\" height=\"180\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The built-in Android printing dialog will appear and you\u2019ll see a preview of the conversation in a spreadsheet format. You can print to a printer connected to the same Wi-Fi network, or \u201cSave as PDF\u201d and transfer the PDF to a computer connected to a printer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877545\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-56-32.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a printer or PDF.\" width=\"440\" height=\"181\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also adjust the paper size, color, and orientation by expanding the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877531\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_16-28-15.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android print options.\" width=\"730\" height=\"269\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the printer icon or \u201cPDF\u201d button when you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877543\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-06_15-59-46.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap print or &quot;PDF.&quot;\" width=\"440\" height=\"235\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This method has a much cleaner result, but it also appears easier to edit, if that\u2019s something you need to consider.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Unfortunately, there\u2019s really not a straightforward built-in method to print text messages. It\u2019s weirdly easier to transfer text messages from an iPhone to an Android device, however. If you need to retrieve deleted text messages on your Android device, there are options for that as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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