How do I read DB chat Messages?

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You can also open SQLite databases in Terminal. Just use the command sqlite3 chat. db to get you started. Make a copy of the database - I copied mine to the Desktop. Run your app and open the chat. db. choose the query tab. Enter this query:

How can I see Messages from chat db?

Below is a brief step-by-step guide if you want to do the same and retrieve the data using DB4S.1Run DB4S.2Click on Open Database and load chat.db.3Click on Browse Data and select message from the drop-down menu.4The text column contains a preview of all the texts you've sent and received.YAiM — Yet Another iMessage Mining | Analytics Vidhya - Medium

How do I open a main db file?

You can open and read the chat history saved in the main. db file using any SQLite browser. As an example, you can download and install this free SkypeLogView application. With this application you can read and export the entire chat history saved in the main.

How do I open a .db file on my Macbook?

If you have a Mac, it's in the Applications folder. Click Open Database. It's at the top of the app. This opens your computer's file browser.

How do I download my iMessage history?

Tap the Messages slider to turn on iCloud on the device. This will download all of the messages currently stored in iCloud, along with any attachments.

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