In my journey to self hosting and Degoogling, one thing I’ve missed is being able to access my phone on a computer. Is there a self hosted solution that allows syncing between text messaging and a PC/web interface?

I don’t necessarily need a sophisticated Features like customer management or automation. I just want to access my messages from another device, and of course have a server based backup. The ability to reply to messages from the computer is a plus but not necessary. Is there a good option for this?

  • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
    6·
    21 days ago

    For backup check out SMS Backup/Restore. I have 10+ years of sms backup with it, all readable as text or using Excel.

    I’ve never found a good solution to this SMS problem - there’s seems to be nothing out there (probably because FOSS devs think SMS needs to die, and I agree).

    I did find my solution last year: JMP.chat - I think they’re considered a virtual cell provider. Port your number to them, then all your SMS/MMS gets piped into XMPP, which you can access with an XMPP client on any device - Gajim on Windows/Linux, Cheogram and Monocles (plus others) on Android, Snikket and others on iOS. My SMS works even if my phone is off. Prices are really good, so good that I use a different SIM in my phone for a data connection, as I no longer need an SMS/voice connection (calls are routed via VOIP in Cheogram/XMPP).

    • gedaliyah@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      61·
      21 days ago

      probably because FOSS devs think SMS needs to die, and I agree

      Be that as it may, people send 23 billion text messages every day. If you’re at all involved with the public, it’s absolutely unavoidable.

      • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
        11·
        16 days ago

        But, no Foss dev wants to do anything about it because SMS sucks balls.

        So regardless of how many.messages are sent FOSS devs aren’t interested.

    • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3·
      20 days ago

      I use SMS Backup/Restore, it saved my ass during my divorce.

      I’d love a FOSS version that can handle RCS…