How to Read SMS on Another Mobile Number?

You may need to access SMS from another mobile number to monitor your child’s activity, recover your own messages on different devices, or track employees.

1. Parental Control: To ensure children’s safety by monitoring their messages for signs of cyberbullying or inappropriate content.
2. Employee Monitoring: To track SMS on company phones and ensure that no one violates company policies.
3. Accessing Your Own SMS: To retrieve important messages, verification codes, or other critical information from lost or broken phones.
4. Business Communication Tracking: To monitor important business-related communications and maintain accurate records.

You can read SMS of other mobile numbers by using Google Messages for Web (for Android), syncing iCloud (for iOS), or using third-party apps like Eyezy and GuestSpy.

Google Messages for Web is a service designed to let you mirror and manage your own Android phone's text messages on a web browser. So, it allows for easier reading and sending text from your computer. However, this feature can also be used to look up text messages of other mobile numbers with proper consent.

Prerequisites

• The Android phone and your computer must be with you.
• Both devices must have the same Google Account.
• The Android device must have the Google Messages app as the default texting app.
• Both devices must be connected to the internet.

Steps:

1. On the Android device, open the Google Messages app.
2. Tap on the profile icon or the three-dot menu at the top right corner.
3. Select Device pairing.
4. Tap on Switch to QR pairing.
5. On your computer, open a web browser and go to the Google Messages web service.
6. Use the phone’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.
7. Check the box for Remember this computer to stay logged in on that device.
8. Once paired, you can now view SMS messages on that phone directly from your computer's browser.

You can access SMS and iMessages from other devices using iCloud or the Text Message Forwarding feature. However, specific prerequisites and consent are mandatory for this to work.

Prerequisites for all the methods mentioned below:

• You must know the username and password of the Apple ID used on the target iPhone.
• On the target iPhone, Messages must be enabled in iCloud settings.
• Two-factor authentication must be enabled for the Apple ID account for the forwarding feature to work.
• All devices need to be connected to Wi-Fi to allow the messages to sync.

Using iCloud

This method allows you to view an iPhone’s iMessages from any computer through a web browser. However, you must have explicit permission from the owner of the Apple ID to log into their account.

Steps:

1. On a computer's web browser, visit the iCloud Website.
2. Log in using the Apple ID and password for the account you have permission to access.
3. You may be required to approve the login using two-factor authentication.
4. Click on the Messages icon.
5. You will now be able to see all iMessages synced to that iCloud account.

To see both SMS and iMessages, you have to have access to the target’s iPhone, too. In the phone’s Settings > [Apple ID Name] > iCloud > Show All > Messages, and have "Sync this iPhone" enabled. Now, both iMessage and SMS will be synced to iCloud, and you can read them from your web browser.

Using Text Message Forwarding Feature

Text forwarding on iPhone syncs SMS and iMessages received on an iPhone directly to another Apple device (like a Mac or iPad) logged into the same Apple ID. So, to set it up for someone else's iPhone, you require physical access to their phone and their consent to enable it.

Steps:

1. On the iPhone home menu, go to Settings > Messages.
2. Tap on Text Message Forwarding, and you will see a list of devices with the same Apple ID.
3. Select your device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) to which you want to forward the message.
4. Enter the verification code sent to your selected device.
5. Now, you can access the messages from your selected device.

Parental Monitoring via Family Sharing

This is the recommended method for parents to review their child's messages alongside browser history.

Prerequisites & Consent:

• You must be the Family Organizer (the parent/guardian who sets up the Family Sharing group).
• Your child must have an Apple ID that was created for a child through your Family Sharing setup. This gives you parental controls and permission to manage their account.

Steps:

1. Set Up Family Sharing:
   
   On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing and follow the prompts to add your child as a family member, creating an Apple ID for them if they don't have one.
2. Enable Screen Time for Your Child's Device:
   
   On your On your child's iPhone, go to Settings > [child's name] > Screen Time. Tap Turn On Screen Time, follow the prompts, and set a Screen Time passcode that only you know.
3. Configure Communication Limits:
   • On your child's iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > Communication Limits.
   • Tap During Screen Time.
   • Select Contacts Only or Specific Contacts to control who they can communicate with.
4. Review Message History (On Your Own Device):
   • On your own iPhone, open the Screen Time app.
   • Tap your child's name under your Family Sharing group.
   • Tap See All Activity and scroll down to the Most Contacted section.
   • Here, you can see your child's message and also call history, including contact names and how many interactions they've had.

Guestspy, Eyezy, and AirDroid parental control are some of the top apps for reading SMS of other mobile numbers.

1. GuestSpy

   GuestSpy is a spying application that enables you to monitor someone’s text messages remotely. It works on both Android and iOS devices and offers features such as SMS and call history tracking, social media monitoring, and GPS tracking.
   
   Here’s how to read texts from other mobiles using GuestSpy:

   1. Download GuestSpy on your phone and the target’s phone.
   2. Create an account.
   3. Log in to both devices and connect them.
   4. Start reading the SMS of another mobile number.

2. Eyezy

   Eyezy is another well-known spy app that provides real-time monitoring of SMS messages. It is compatible with Android and iPhone and allows you to read SMS, view multimedia messages, access call detail records, and track phone activities.
   
   Here’s how to read SMS of another mobile number using Eyezy:

   1. Visit Eyezy on your browser.
   2. Click on the Sign-Up or Get Started button.
   3. Create an account.
   4. Select a subscription plan that suits you.
   5. Download the Eyezy App on your target’s device.
   6. Monitor the activity and read messages from another device.

   Note: For Android, you will require one-time manual installation on your target device. However, on iPhone, you just need to enable iCloud syncing, without installing the app.

3. AirDroid Parental Control App

   AirDroid’s Parental Control is a powerful monitoring tool that allows easy tracking of text messages and other phone activities. It is suitable for both parental control and business monitoring purposes.
   
   Here’s how to read messages of other phone numbers using the AirDrop Parental Control App:

   1. Download the AirDroid Parental Control app on your phone and the intended phone.
   2. Create an account and log in to both devices.
   3. On the target’s phone, click the '+' at the top right corner to pair it with your phone.
   4. Once paired, you can remotely read SMS, monitor app activity, and manage the phone from your dashboard.

Always seek consent, respect privacy, follow legal guidelines, and prioritize data security when accessing someone else’s SMS.

• Legal Implications: Reading someone’s SMS without permission is illegal in many countries. So, always seek legal advice to avoid consequences later.
• Consent: Obtain a written consent from the individual whose messages you wish to read, especially in business.
• Privacy: Respect boundaries and refrain from misusing any information.
• Data Security: Be cautious of third-party apps or services that may compromise data security.

You can easily read SMS messages from another phone number using apps like Eyezy or GuestSpy, or by syncing your devices. However, these methods are more suited for personal use, as you need to access both devices and may raise privacy concerns.

For businesses, a cloud phone system like Calilio is a smarter choice. With its number sharing feature, you can assign a single virtual phone number to all your employees and track all SMS and calls from one centralized dashboard.