Help Exporting SMS from N900.
 

how can I export my sms from the N900 to my laptop? I tried the PC suite but nothing shown.

Re: Computer messages backup
 

Try application "glogarchive". It should be in Extras. It will allow you to export the SMS&call database into a CSV file -- can be then copied to your PC and processed, e.g., in Excel.

Re: Computer messages backup
 

Sorry i don't know any thing about programming and i read in extras devil that do not install any thing from extras devil if I don;t know about command lines and programming.
Please advice

Re: Computer messages backup
 

There are actually 3 repositories on Maemo.org from which software/applications can be downloaded.

1. Extras (end user/newbie friendly)
2. Extras-testing (on its way to be to end user/newbie friendly)
3. Extras-devel (BIG FAT NO NO unless you are ready to deal with problems that may arise... Basically not newbie friendly)

However, the software "Glogarchive" is In Extras. So you can go ahead and try it.

BTW If you are running the latest firmware, Extras will be enabled by default. So you'll be able to see it in the list of downloadable applications in the App Manager.

Re: Computer messages backup
 

easy way for backup:
use the shipped with backup tool and copy the files after backup to your local machine. I rsync my device every now and then after I ran a backup from contacts and the backup tool

Re: Export SMS from N900 ???
 

Hey guys,
this is heaps useful, I was wondering if there was a way to enter the date/time stamp for each event ?
I see event type and event id, what is the command for date time PLEASE :D

Re: Computer messages backup
 

thank you. I installed glogarchive but i dont know how to use it
can you help me please?

Re: Help Exporting SMS from N900.
 

Merged 2 threads on exporting sms from n900

Re: Computer messages backup
 

I don't know how to use the application.
can you help me by summary please.

Re: Computer messages backup
 

I guess the simplest workflow would be:
1. run glogarchive
2. click "Switch to Live-Database"
3. click "Export to CSV-file", file is saved under /home/User/MyDocs
4. connect the N900 to your PC in USB mode
5. using your PC, you can find the file in the root of the mounted N900 USB drive. The file has csv extension.
6. you can open the file directly in Excel or in OpenOffice (or any other program that can open it) or you can copy the file to your computer.