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From: Jesper <Vitsky.kasperski@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Where are MMS-messages stored in Android 15 ?
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:20:09 +0100
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On 13.12.2024 20:55, VanguardLH wrote:
> Jesper <Vitsky.kasperski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have now spent some time searching for ways to find where MMS-messages
>> are stored on my OnePlus 12 mobile with Android 15. There is no end of
>> suggestions on how to do this, but nothing I have tested works.
>> Referring to menus or file structure not existing on my mobile.
>> It can't be that difficult, can it?
> 
> https://www.google.com/search?q=android+where+mms+stored
> 
> See the AI-generated response which may be sufficient for you to realize
> those are stored in a database file which means you won't be looking
> inside of them using just a file manager.
> 
> https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/android-messaging-forensics-sms-mms-and-beyond/
> 
> Apparently mmssms.db is a SQLite database file, and is unlikely to be
> encrypted, so you could look into using SQL[ite] commands to interrogate
> the database.  There are SQLite viewer apps for Android, or you could
> copy the .db file from Android phone to your PC; however, you probably
> still need to know something of the records and their structure to know
> on what to search.  An SMS/MMS viewer app, or backup & restore app would
> likely know the structure in the database file to present you the
> messages stored there, but I've never used one to recommend any.
> 
> Are you only looking for where is the database file, or how to peek
> inside of it?

I just wanted to get hold of a picture that was sent as MMS as a normal 
picture file, .jpg or whatever. I first tried a long tap on the picture 
in "Messages" , which did not bring up anything. Then my wife showed me 
to use a short tap on the picture, which brought up icons, one of which 
gave a "Share" menu. So simple. Embarrassed :-(

Best regards

-- 
Jesper