SMS Backup & Restore is a useful app that allows users to back up and restore SMS, MMS messages, and call logs on their phone. It provides an easy way to create copies of important data for peace of mind.
It's worth noting that in order to restore call logs and messages, this app requires existing backups. Without existing backups, it cannot recover any data.
The app offers several features that make it a reliable choice for backup purposes:
- Backup SMS, MMS messages, and call logs in XML format.
- Local device backup with options to automatically upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
- Recurring scheduled backups can be set up to ensure regular data protection.
- Users can select specific conversations to backup or restore.
- Conveniently view and access both local and cloud backups.
- Easily search for backups to find specific messages or call logs.
- Transfer backups to another phone for seamless data transfer. The backup format is compatible across different Android versions.
- Fast transfer of data between two phones over WiFi direct.
- Free up storage space on your phone by deleting all SMS messages or call logs directly from the app.
- Email your backup file for safekeeping or easy sharing.
In addition, the app provides a convenient option to view XML backups on a computer via the online viewer at https://SyncTech.com.au/view-backup/.
Some important notes:
- The app has been tested on Android 5.0 and higher.
- It can only restore backups made by this specific app.
- By default, backups are created locally on the phone, but there are options to upload them to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or through email. Rest assured that files are never sent to the developer.
- Before performing a factory reset on your phone, ensure that there is a copy of the backup stored outside of the device.
To function properly, the app requires access to certain permissions:
- Your messages: This is necessary for backing up and restoring messages. The Receive SMS permission is needed to handle incoming messages when the app is set as the default messaging app.
- Your calls and contact information: Allows for the backup and restore of call logs.
- Storage: To create backup files on the SD card.
- Network view and communication: Enables the app to connect to WiFi for backup purposes.
- Your social information: To display and store contact names in the backup file.
- Run at start-up: Helps initiate scheduled backups automatically.
- Prevent Phone from Sleeping: Prevents the phone from going into sleep mode during backup or restore operations for seamless functionality.
- Test access to Protected Storage: Needed to create backup files on the SD card.
- Account Information: Necessary for authentication with Google Drive and Gmail for cloud uploads.
- Location: Requested and used solely during WiFi direct transfer due to Android security requirements.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues, you can visit the FAQ section at https://synctech.com.au/sms-faqs/.
Overview
SMS Backup & Restore is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by SyncTech Pty Ltd.
The latest version of SMS Backup & Restore is 10.21.004, released on 01/03/2025. It was initially added to our database on 10/15/2023.
SMS Backup & Restore runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Users of SMS Backup & Restore gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Ability to backup and restore SMS messages from Android devices easily.
- Simple and user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and use.
- Options to schedule automatic backups, ensuring data is always protected.
- Support for backing up MMS messages, call logs, and other data.
- The app allows users to view the contents of backups before restoring them.
Cons
- The app may not always restore all messages accurately or completely.
- Some users have reported issues with restoring backups on certain devices.
- Occasional bugs and glitches reported by users during backup or restore processes.
- The free version contains ads which can be annoying for some users.
- Limited options for customizing the backup settings.
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