SMS Backup Restore is an app that backs up (creates a duplicate of) SMS MMS messages and call logs at present out there on the phone. It can also restore messages and call logs from already existing backups.

Note: This app requires existing backups to have the ability to restore call logs and messages. It can not recover anything with out present backups.

For questions or issues please go to our FAQ at: https://synctech.com.au/sms-faqs/

APP FEATURES:

- Backup SMS (text) messages, MMS and name logs in XML format.

- Local device backup with choices to mechanically upload to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

- Choose a recurring scheduled time to routinely backup.

- Option to pick which conversations to backup or restore.

- View and drill into your native and cloud backups.

- Search backups.

- Restore/transfer backup to a different cellphone. Backup format is independent of the Android version so the messages and logs can be easily transferred from one cellphone to a different, irrespective of the version.

- Fast Transfer between 2 telephones 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 considered on a pc via the net viewer at https://SyncTech.com.au/view-backup/

Notes:

- Tested on Android 5.0 and higher

- App solely restores backups made by this app

- Backup is created locally on the cellphone by default, however has choices to upload to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or Email. At no time are the information sent to the developer.

- Please ensure there's a copy of the backup outside the cellphone earlier than performing a manufacturing unit reset on the phone.

This App needs access to the following:

* Your messages: Backup and Restore messages. Receive SMS permission wanted to properly handle messages acquired 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 hook up with wifi for backup

* Your social data: To display and store the contact names within the Backup file.

* Run at start-up: Start scheduled Backups.

* Prevent Phone from Sleeping: To prevent the cellphone from going to sleep/suspended state whereas a Backup or Restore operation is in progress.

* Test entry 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 throughout WiFi direct switch because of a security requirement on Android.