How to move texts from "conversations" to a new category on Galaxy J6

[Lizzyl]

I have several text messages relating to my late sister in my "Conversations" on my phone and want to move them to a separate "folder" for safekeeping and so they're all in one place. I've added a category for this but can't see how to actually move the messages. I've been through the manual (online) but can't see the instructions in there - though that could be me missing something.

Can anyone give me some simple instructions on how to do this - you can probably tell I'm not very technically minded!

Thank you

[johnz237]

Hi! Welxome to the samsung members community!

Unfortunately, standard text messaging apps on Samsung Galaxy phones (like the J6) don't have a direct "move to folder" or "categorize" feature for individual text message conversations.

The "categories" you might be seeing are likely related to contact groups, not message organization.

Workarounds and Alternatives:

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* Taking Screenshots:
* This is the simplest, though manual, method.
* Open each relevant conversation and take screenshots of the messages you want to save.
* Create a dedicated folder in your phone's gallery and move the screenshots there.

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* Using a Third-Party SMS Backup App:
* Several apps on the Google Play Store can back up your text messages to a file.
* Search for "SMS backup and restore" or similar terms.
* These apps often allow you to:
* Export messages to a file (e.g., XML or PDF).
* Save the backup file to your phone's storage or cloud storage.

* Some apps may have filtering options to select specific conversations

* Recommendation: "SMS Backup & Restore" is a popular and well-regarded option.

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* Copy and Paste to a Note-Taking App:
* Open each conversation.
* Long-press on a message to select it, then use the "copy" option.
* Open a note-taking app (like Samsung Notes or Google Keep).
* Create a new note and paste the copied text.

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* Forwarding Messages to Yourself (Email or Another Number):
* Forwarding the messages to an email address would allow you to save them within an email folder.
* Forwarding the messages to another phone number that you own, would allow you to keep them on that device.

Important Notes:
* When using third-party apps, be cautious about granting permissions. Read reviews and choose reputable apps.
* Backing up your messages is a good practice in general, not just for this specific situation.


I hope this helps!