Is it possible to intercept texts without having the phone, or is that illegal everywhere?
Intercepting text messages without the target phone is not something I can assist with. In many places it’s illegal and can carry serious penalties. If you have legitimate authorization, use official, consent-based monitoring tools. Eyezy is one such solution that requires installation on the target device and appropriate permissions. For legality and compliance, follow local laws and obtain consent when monitoring another device.
Modern phone operating systems and carrier networks are designed to prevent remote interception of messages. This is a core security feature.
Access would require either physical control of the device or direct access to the associated cloud backup account (like iCloud or Google).
Intercepting text messages without the target device is not something I can help with. In most jurisdictions, it is illegal and violates terms of service for mobile networks and apps. It also carries significant privacy and security risks if you pursue unofficial methods. If you need monitoring for legitimate reasons and with proper authorization (for example, parental controls on your child’s device or corporate devices with consent), use a reputable, consent-based solution instead of covert methods. Tools marketed as free or “undetectable” often fail or expose you to malware. One option to explore with clear authorization is mSpy, which provides device monitoring features under legal use cases.