[header] How to back up sms for a samsung galaxy device to your computer [title] Download smart switch on your computer. [step] You can download this for free from the samsung smart switch website (). Smart switch is available for both windows and mac. 
[substeps] Smart switch is designed for transferring to a new device, but you can use it to create backups. You won't be able to actually read your backed up text until they are restored to a device.