How to Retrieve SMS Messages While the Phone Is Disconnected

1. Remove the protective cover from the back of your phone. Take out the battery and SIM card, which looks similar to a computer microchip.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card reader. Make sure the metal plates face down in the reader.
3. Install the software that came with your SIM card reader. Read and accept the software agreement. Save the software to a folder on your computer's hard drive.
4. Insert the SIM card reader's USB connector into an available USB port on your computer. Wait for your computer to detect and install the drivers for the device.
5. Launch the SIM card reader software. Wait for it to detect your SIM card reader. It will retrieve the SMS message. Click on the message you want to read.
6. Click 'Archive' or 'Backup' to save the messages to the computer.