Does ATT store text message content?

AT currently stores Your sent and received Messages for up to 90 days. Messages older than 90 days will be deleted from Your Messages cloud storage. Messages deleted from Your Messages cloud storage due to a storage limit will remain on Your smartphone until You delete them.

Can text message content be retrieved?

Federal law prevents production of these documents without a court order or subpoena. Text message content (what is actually communicated in the text messages) may only be obtained from the provider by a law enforcement officer or prosecutor pursuant to a search warrant in a criminal case or criminal investigation.

How can I get copies of text messages from AT?

It may take a couple of hours. For paper copies you can access your messages – and send or receive messages – using your mobile number by signing in to the AT Messages website at https://soc.att.com/2VBMe7G or downloading the AT Messages app for Android tablets.

What is the difference between text message detail and content?

It isn’t for a long period of time, but message content is kept by Verizon for a period of 3-5 days. However, all four carriers do keep text message detail. This doesn’t contain what was written in the text but it does show who it was sent to and when.

How can I get a printout of my text messages?

Back on the SMS screen, select the View Backups button. Select the file that you backed up for the text messages you want to print. Tap the printer icon that appears at the top of the window. Step through the cloud print options to send the printout to your printer.

Can the primary account holder view text messages?

The straightforward answer is NO, you cannot see the text messages on the connection, but there are some insights (or we may say the limitations) that you need to focus on. First of all, the account holder can see the usage details on the devices.

Does my AT bill show my text messages?

AT does not disclose the content of text messages in its billing statements. However, you can check up to 90 days of text messages saved on the AT cloud through the AT Messages Backup & Sync service.

Can text message content be subpoenaed?

Text message records must be obtained from a party’s cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider. Federal law makes a distinction between “content of the communication” and “records concerning the communication.”

How do I download an entire Imessage conversation?

How to save an entire text conversation on your iPhone

  1. Open the text chain you wish to preserve and hold a finger down on one of the texts in the conversation.
  2. Tap the “More…” option when it appears, then tap the circle to the left of each text and image you want to save.