5 Tried-And-Tested Ways to Get Someone Else’s iMessages

There are two kinds of people in this world: texters and callers.

And we haven’t made this up. 

Studies show that 50% of people prefer chatting with their loved ones over messengers.

So, if you want to learn about someone’s private life, don’t bother eavesdropping on phone calls. 

Instead, read someone’s text messages. There’s a 50% chance you’ll find what you’re looking for there. (Or, higher than 50% if that person’s glued to their iPhone all day).

In this guide, we’ll walk you through four tried-and-tested methods to see someone else’s iMessages on your phone. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions.

Is It Possible to Check Someone’s iMessages Remotely?

Yes! You can see someones iMessages remotely, just as if you were holding that phone right now. There’s a simple explanation for that.

Apple’s iCloud storage service is built into every device. It keeps all your data—files, notes, messages, passwords—in the cloud and syncs it across all iOS devices logged into the same iCloud account.

All this means one thing: you need the right iCloud credentials. If you can get them, you can read someone’s iMessages. 

There are several methods that require you to do this. We’ll go over all of them in the following sections and share some alternatives in case you don’t know the right Apple ID and password.

5 Ways to Get Someone Else’s iMessages on Your iPhone

1) Absolutely the Best Way – Using Spy App

You can easily see someone’s text messages if you have their phone. But it’s definitely not the best way to keep it under wraps. A safer option? Text monitoring apps.

These apps are based on cloud technology. In simple words, they send the data from the device you want to monitor to a secure cloud-based database. You just need to log into your account to see those texts.

So, how do you get a text monitoring app? Google it, and you’ll find tons of options ready for download. Our personal favorite is mSpy. 

mSpy is a full-featured app designed to let you read someone’s iMessages from any iPhone, Android phone, tablet, and PC. Follow these quick steps to set it up:

Step 1. Create your account on mspy.com.

Step 2. Pick the subscription plan for iOS devices.

Step 3. When your purchase is completed, check your mailbox for a welcome email from mSpy. Follow the detailed guide in your email to install mSpy on the target iPhone.

Step 4. Log into your mSpy Control panel. Choose “Text Messages” from the menu on the left. From now on, you can see someone else’s iMessages on your phone in real time. You’ll know who’s texting them, what they’re saying, and when they’re saying it. This feature works for iOS-to-iOS messages (blue bubbles) and Android-to-iOS messages (green bubbles).

What Else Can I Do With mSpy? 

Getting someone else’s texts? This is just one of many features you get with mSpy! It includes over 36 tools to help you monitor someone’s activity, including their:

• Chats on instant messaging apps and dating platforms.
• Social media activity (DMs and emails, too!)
• Calls and contacts
• Real-time GPS location
• Location history
• Browsing activity

The best thing about mSpy is that you can install it in different ways. There are three methods: iCloud Sync, jailbreak, and WiFi Sync. For the last two, you don’t even need to know the iCloud credentials!

2) Getting Someone’s iMessages via iTunes Backup

If you’re interested in getting someone’s texts history, you can use extract their messages from an iCloud backup. To do this, you need a backup extractor tool, such as Dr. Fone or something similar. Download it and follow these steps:

1. Open the extractor. 
2. Choose the “Recover Backup from iTunes” option.
3. Tick the data type you want to restore. You can choose several options, including “iMessages”.
4. Start the recovery process. When it’s done, you can read iMessage history of another person.

Note: You’ll get the latest chat history only if the phone’s owner has iCloud backup enabled. If not, you might end up with really old texts.

3) Sign Into iCloud on Another iPhone or iPad

If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can get someone’s iMessages pretty quickly. It’s very likely that their messages are synced to iCloud. Here’s how to see someones iMessages on your Apple device:

1. Open the Settings App.
2. Tap on your name (it’s at the top).
3. Log out of your iCloud account.
4. Enter the Apple ID and password of the person whose texts you want to read.
5. Wait for your phone to sync the data.
6. Open the iMessages app. You’re all set!

This method sounds simple, and it really is. There’s no need to install additional software or download backups.

But, if you want see someones iMessages without them knowing, you might want to try a different method from our list. Logging into someone’s iCloud will trigger a security alert, and they’ll see your device listed under their iCloud settings.

4) Social Engineering

How-to guides for hackers often mention social engineering as super complex technique. That’s not true. It’s just a fancy way of saying you trick people into giving you what you want. Or giving you what you want.

You can use this method to:

a) find out someone’s Apple ID and password

b) get their iPhone to quickly read someone’s iMessages

For example, you can ask them to log into Apple Music from your browser just to play a playlist. As they type in their login details, you can see everything they’re typing. Or, just borrow their iPhone for “a quick text” and find what you’re looking for.

Use this method as the last resort. It’s risky and doesn’t always work because you need enough time to scroll through messages or jot down details. Imagine your friend catching you—awkward!

5) Use an Apple Watch

Using Apple Watch might help you to see someone iMessages without logging into their iCloud. All you need is a powered-on watch to make things work.

Follow these quick steps:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on the iPhone you want to track.
2. Pick your Apple Watch from the list of active devices. Tap it.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your Apple Watch with their iPhone.

That’s all! Now, whenever they get a text message, you’ll see it on your Apple Watch. Just one thing to remember: you’ll need to delete the security notification that pops up on their iPhone when you link your Apple Watch.

Conclusion

Getting someone’s text messages is pretty simple if you know the right iCloud credentials. Or can borrow their iPhone for a fewminutes.

But if you want to stay under the radar, you should try mSpy. It’s a hidden text monitoring app that you set up just once, and then you can see all their texts in your online Control Panel. The iPhone’s owner will never find out you’re reading their chats because mSpy is totally invisible. Give it a try!

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