How to Archive SMS Messages

1. Create an account with Treasure My Text (see Resources.) A free archiving system, Treasure My Text allows you to easily archive and organize your text and SMS messages. Just forward the message you want to save to one of their 'standard rate numbers' and it appears in your account. From there, you can organize the messages into folders or contact groups. Treasure My Text works with GSM network carriers like Virgin, AT&T and Verizon.
2. Archive your iPhone or Blackberry SMS messages with a device specific application. Smartphones work differently than some cell phones, so it makes sense that developers would create different platforms to back up iPhone, Blackberry and other smartphone SMS messages. You can use free applications, like iPhone SMS or Dexrex Extentions for Blackberry (see Resources,) or you can download applications from Apple or Blackberry directly for a small fee.
3. Forward your SMS to your email account. Most mobile devices will let you send an SMS as an email, even if you do not have email set up on the device. Once you forward the message you want to save to your email account, you can either save it within your email client or download it to your computer and save it there.