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Apple Users

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,395 posts) Sun Feb 15, 2026, 12:01 AM Sunday

I have an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, and there's something I need to do. [View all]

I have some text messages on my phone and I need to transfer them to my desktop's email. I don't have email on my iPhone!

Does anyone know how to do this? Is it even possible?

Thanks in advance!

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I have an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, and there's something I need to do. [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Sunday OP

I can't conceive of this... buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #1

I don't get email on my ipad, to keep distractions down. usonian Sunday #3

Thanks for responding! I don't seem to have a Mail app. I looked at the App Store and didn't find it. CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #4

That's unusual. Perhaps you deleted the app (it can happen) or the icon is lost in the icons. usonian Sunday #9

Thanks! Really appreciate your help. I will explore the options you listed here. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #10

I get messages on the desktop system. Same as the phone. usonian Sunday #2

A couple of ideas ... Tasmanian Devil Sunday #5

Thanks for your suggestions! I might be able to use the first one; I have a friend I trust! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #6

Oh, and google docs! Tasmanian Devil Sunday #7

I do have Google Docs. It's a specific link to a poetry group I belong to. CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #8

Using google docs Tasmanian Devil Sunday #11

I find it confusing to work across devices, too. Easterncedar Sunday #12

Thanks! I do have the internet on my phone, yes. And I have Google too. CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #13

Any luck, Peggy? Easterncedar Sunday #14

Haven't tried it yet! I was way too tired to try last night. CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #15

I am off to enjoy a bit of sun on snow Easterncedar Sunday #16