SMS Backup & Restore is an app that backs up (creates a copy of) SMS & MMS messages and call logs currently available on the phone. It can also restore messages and call logs from already existing backups.
This app is designed to help users backup and restore their call logs and messages. However, it is important to note that the app requires existing backups in order to restore any data. Without existing backups, the app will not be able to recover any information.
If users have any questions or encounter any issues while using the app, they can visit the FAQ section on the website provided. The app has several features including the ability to backup SMS, MMS, and call logs in XML format. Users can also choose to backup their data locally on their device and have the option to automatically upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Users can also schedule recurring backups and select which conversations they want to backup or restore. The app also allows users to view and access both local and cloud backups, as well as search for specific backups. Additionally, users can transfer their backups to another phone, regardless of the Android version, and free up space on their device by deleting messages and call logs.
The app also offers the option to email a backup file and view the XML backup on a computer through an online viewer. It is important to note that the app has been tested on Android 5.0 and higher and can only restore backups made by this specific app. The backup is created locally on the phone by default, but users have the option to upload it to a cloud storage or email it. The developer does not have access to any of the backup files.
In order for the app to function properly, it requires access to certain permissions on the device. This includes access to messages, calls and contact information, storage, network, social information, and account information. These permissions are necessary for the app to backup and restore data, as well as authenticate with cloud storage services. The app also requires access to location during WiFi direct transfer for security purposes.
Note: This app requires existing backups to be able to restore call logs and messages. It cannot recover anything without existing backups.
For questions or issues please visit our FAQ at: https://synctech.com.au/sms-faqs/
APP FEATURES:
- 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.
- Search backups.
- Restore/transfer backup to another phone. 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.
- Fast Transfer between 2 phones over WiFi direct
- Free up space on your phone. Delete all SMS messages or call logs on the Phone.
- Email a backup file.
- The XML backup can be viewed on a computer via the online viewer at https://SyncTech.com.au/view-backup/
Notes:
- Tested on Android 5.0 and higher
- App only restores backups made by this app
- Backup is created locally on the phone by default, but has options to upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or Email. 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.
This App needs access to the following:
* Your messages: Backup and Restore messages. 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.
* Network view and communication: Allows the app to connect to wifi for backup
* Your social information: To display and store the contact names in the Backup file.
* Run at start-up: Start scheduled Backups.
* 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.