SMS Backup, Print & Restore

Backup, Exports & Converts the SMS log to PDF, WORD, Excel for Print & Restore

SMS Backup, Print & Restore

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By: GilApps
Version: 4.0.3.4 (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2017-07-04
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device, read your contacts
SMS: read your text messages (SMS or MMS), edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Backup, Convert, Exports your SMS/MMS text messages to PDF, WORD, EXCEL, CSV, JPG, HTML, or TXT and then restore them to your device, print, or share them

A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY SMARTPHONE!!!

Previously called "SMS Share 2"

With "SMS Backup, Print & Restore" you can create backups of your SMS, MMS, and RCS logs and then share it using Email, Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, and every other sharing method your phone provides. then you can use the files for storing in your PC or backup to the cloud. later you can use these files to restore your messages or print them

So, What can you do with "SMS Backup, Print & Restore":
✉️ Backup & Restore your messages - just send your messages to your email or leave the files on your device - you can restore all the messages on the same device or another device.
✉️ Automatic Scheduled Backup to the cloud Upload you chats to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive
✉️ Print your SMS and MMS Backups! - Perfect for court or for archiving impotent messages with loved ones. Print directly from your phone or share the backup to your email, open it on the desktop, and print.


Special Features:
⭐ Backup and restore both text and multimedia messages
⭐ Supports RCS and "Advanced Messaging" (Not on all devices)
⭐ Supports Emojis.
⭐ Previews PDF and TXT files
⭐ Supports contacts sharing - vCard, xCard, jCard, and hCard
⭐ Supports calendar events sharing - vCal (Events, Todos, Journal)

Trial/Pro Versions
"SMS Backup & Restore", even though it performs a simple task, is a major project to develop and maintain. Because there are so many devices and so many different apps for texting, it requires constant attention, development, and improvements. in order to keep it moving, there is a symbolic fee for unlocking all the features.
The free version allows you to share 6 messages each time and includes ads. It is a bit more complex but it actually allows the full functionality, especially for shorter conversions. If you upgrade to pro, you can send all the messages in one go.

Personal note from the developer:
I'm very grateful to know that the app is serving many of you in important cases like getting justice or saving important messages from your families. I do the best I can to remember this and improve the app as much as I can with the intention to help in needed times and not just to treat it as a business. If you are in urgent need of the app, yet can not afford it at the moment, please contact me.

Converting And Exporting SMS - Formats:
"SMS Backup, Print & Restore" will convert your SMS text messages to PDF, CSV, HTML, or JPG formats, export the conversations to files, and save them to your device storage.
It will use these files as attachments and share them via different sharing apps. the files are all restorable, meaning you can retrieve your texting data back to the device.

PDF File:
The best option for printing SMS text messages and media (MMS/RCS messages).
Can be opened by Adobe Reader.
"SMS Backup, Restore & Print" will create beautifully designed PDF files with graphics and text.
It supports SMS text messages, as well as MMS multimedia messages (photos and links)

HTML File:
A compact file - can be open via the web browser. Good for backup or for printing long conversations or in case the PDF option does not work properly.

Spreadsheet
Best for data analysis.
Opens with Excel or Google Sheets.
Converts your SMS conversations to well-organized datasheets.

Image Files:
Best for sharing your SMS/MMS conversations with friends (like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter ens').
Supports .jpg .png and .webp photo file formats
It supports SMS text messages, as well as MMS/RCS multimedia messages


The "SMS Backup & Restore" app has a slick UI, integrated with animations, which makes the app easy and simple to use.


Hope you enjoy and find the app useful :)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly interface, easy to navigate.
  • Multiple export options (PDF, HTML, etc.) for backup.
  • Ability to select a date range for backups.
  • Good customer support after previous issues.
  • Reliable for printing text message threads, especially for legal purposes.
Cons
  • Limited functionality in the trial version (maximum of 6 messages).
  • Crashes for some users on newer devices.
  • Media files may not be included in backups.
  • App saves to internal storage, making it difficult to transfer backups.
  • Slow backup process, especially for large message threads.
Most mentioned
  • Need for paid version for full functionality.
  • Issues with exporting message numbers and media.
  • Lack of communication from customer support.
  • Problems transferring backups to other devices or formats.
  • Frustrations with app crashes or performance issues.
User reviews
I use Google msgs. under advanced settings of this app, I chose file type "text," yet my export is still in Excel format. If I wanted Excel format, I would have chosen Excel. Trial is a JOKE!! Fortunately I had a convo that had < 6 msgs to be able to try out this app. Otherwise I wouldn't even know. And I still get errors telling me media is not included yet I'm not taken anywhere when I click on options to fix those errors. very disappointed bc I wanted this to work. Happy to pay IF it works!
by Tellya Later, 2024-11-12

it's ok and gets the job done, but if you are looking to backup more than 6 messages, this will cost you. It also takes a long time to backup messages. I tried contacting the developer urgently as i was under a deadline, and needed to hear back quickly, and did not hear back at all... frustrated with the lack of customer service and communication.
by Melisa Sternjacob, 2024-11-07

I found myself in need of printing multiple text message threads for court. App was user friendly. I know that because I am not technologically savvy; and I figured it out. Multiple options for how to save (PDF, HTML, WORD...). I chose PDF. The only issue that I ran into, WHICH IS NOT THE APPS FAULT, was that the amount of messages that I turned into a PDF was too large to send via email. EASILY FIXED BY SAVING ONE MONTH OF TEXTS AT A TIME (5 STARS FOR THE ABILITY TO SELECT A DATE RANGE)
by Mark Dewey, 2024-08-21
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