Place it on the table with some time piece and take photos of the texts.
Remember any good lawyer will have such dismissed. And be sure to have the phone available as evidence. That is, you don't use it from now on as it is the evidence as any download will be tossed out by any good lawyer.
Bob
My iphone was stolen. I desperately need the messages that are on my phone for a court case. Is there anyway to retrieve them? They are so important! Any help and or advice is most appreciated!

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