How do I view SMS backup XML?

How can I read SMS backup files?

From there, go to your PC and and click on "Open device to view files" from the window that appears to access your Android's files, then navigate to the folder where you sent your backup files. Click on the backup file once you've found it, and it'll open up on a new browser window for you to view in full.

How do I view a backup file?

Where can I find my backup files?1Open (My) Computer/This PC.2Open the Backup Plus drive.3Open the Toolkit folder.4Open the Backup folder.5Open the folder that is named after the computer that was backed up.6Open the C folder.7Open the Users folder.8Open the User folder.Where can I find my backup files? | Seagate Support India

What is an SMS XML file?

The SMS backup format is a simple XML format, independent of the Android version on the phone, so it can be easily used to transfer messages and calls from one Android phone to another.