Published by SyncTech Pty Ltd on Oct 18, 2023

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About SMS Backup & Restore

1. It cannot recover anything without existing backups. - Backup SMS (text) messages, MMS and call logs in XML format. - Local device backup with options to automatically upload to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive. - Choose a recurring scheduled time to automatically backup. - Option to select which conversations to backup or restore. - View and drill into your local and cloud backups. - Restore/transfer backup to another phone.

2. Delete all SMS messages or call logs on the Phone. - Backup is created locally on the phone by default, but has options to upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or Email.

3. SMS Backup & Restore is an app that backs up (creates a copy of) SMS & MMS messages and call logs currently available on the phone.

4. At no time are the files sent to the developer. - Please ensure there is a copy of the backup outside the phone before performing a factory reset on the phone. * Your messages: Backup and Restore messages.

5. Backup format is independent of the Android version so the messages and logs can be easily transferred from one phone to another, irrespective of the version. - Free up space on your phone.

6. Note: This app requires existing backups to be able to restore call logs and messages.

7. It can also restore messages and call logs from already existing backups.

8. Receive SMS permission needed to properly handle messages received while the app is the default messaging app. * Your Calls and Contact information: Backup and Restore Call Logs. * Storage: To create the Backup file on the SD card. * Your social information: To display and store the contact names in the Backup file. * Prevent Phone from Sleeping: To prevent the phone from going to sleep/suspended state while a Backup or Restore operation is in progress. * Test access to Protected Storage: To create the Backup file on the SD card. * Account Information: To authenticate with Google Drive and Gmail for cloud uploads. * Location: Only requested and used during WiFi direct transfer due to a security requirement on Android.

SMS Backup & Restore Customer Insights

1. I've used this previously to transfer texts messages to other phones, which was helpful; however, I recently wanted to back them up on the computer so could delete them from my phone.

2. I wish that would have been in the app description because I had to figure this out on my own, but overall the app is very user friendly and allowed me to achieve my goal.I used the transfer option for messages and call logs from one phone to another on wifi.

3. No native Google, Samsung or Verizon app protects your messages for restoration on the same phone if you should accidentally delete one message, one thread, or all conversations.

4. I deducted one star because ALL data was transferred, including hundreds of messages and phone calls that had been marked as spam.

5. No credit card, no web logon, just easy to useI wanted to transfer my SMS MMS data to my new phone.

6. Really, give this free version a try and then go pay for Pro.Transfer of SMS/MMS data and phone history was quick, simple, and almost flawless.

7. I couldn't get the phone to phone wifi-direct transfer feature to work, so I had to go the file transfer route via OneDrive.

8. Note: it takes a bit of time to transfer lots of messages.

9. A total must have! Top notch!This is the only app that I would recommend if you need to backup and restore any part of your phone.

10. Worked great! Took a long time but it save all my messages.

11. And fast! After spending an hour messing around with Google 1, Samsung Cloud, and of course the Smart Switch that would never work, this saved my day.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix SMS Backup & Restore Issues

1. Fix SMS Backup & Restore Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart SMS Backup & Restore: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the SMS Backup & Restore App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "SMS Backup & Restore" » Open SMS Backup & Restore » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for SMS Backup & Restore » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear SMS Backup & Restore app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from SMS Backup & Restore servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "SMS Backup & Restore" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check SMS Backup & Restore app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, SMS Backup & Restore might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall SMS Backup & Restore. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall SMS Backup & Restore then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing SMS Backup & Restore not working


2. Fix SMS Backup & Restore Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make SMS Backup & Restore be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to SMS Backup & Restore not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, SMS Backup & Restore may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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