Phone

[Marie1000]

Hi, I have a pay monthly phone but I don’t really use it so I’m thinking of cancelling the contract however if I do this will I still be able to look at my existing text messages (from someone now passed away) & look at old photos? I’m know I would Not be able to make/receive calls, send or receive text messages.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Marie1000 

Yes, they would stay on phone until deleted. 

How to cancel here Guide: Cancelling Your Contract 

[Marie1000]

Thank you.

[MI5]

@Marie1000 

You're welcome, but as a precaution anyway, I would back up all your photos and messages to your PC as you never know if or when your phone could crash. 

For things obviously valuable to you, it's always a good idea to have at least one backup yoou can restore from.

[Bambino]

@Marie1000 If you want something more permanent than having the messages and photos on a phone you don't use, take a look at these links which are dependent on what phone you have:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=xE1BX-TFCInKtQbv1YPgBw&q=transfer+sms+from+android+to+laptop&oq=t...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=Ck5BX8PgC5u7tQbgzrngAg&q=transfer+photos+from+android+to+laptop&o...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=lk5BX5OUMNmFtQaNi4OwBA&q=transfer+photos+from+iphone+to+laptop&oq...

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=yU5BX8bAFoLdtQb5sIf4DA&q=transfer+sms+from+iphone+to+laptop&oq=tr...

[MI5]

@Marie1000 

We also have a community guide here Guide: Backing up your phone 

[jonsie]

Do  try to make a backup of any important messages from loved ones

I still have a voicemail from my late wife that I listen to occasionally

It's such a comfort that I can hear her speak on any device I have at any time whenever I feel down