Can Text Messages Be Backed up on Android?
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Google automatically backs up your texts, but if you need more control over where they’re saved and want to initiate a manual backup, you’ll have to rely on an alternate service.

How do I backup my text messages on Android?

Procedure

  1. Open the apps drawer.
  2. Tap the Settings app. …
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, tap System.
  4. Tap Backup.
  5. Tap the Toggle next to Back up to Google Drive to turn it on.
  6. Tap Back up now.
  7. You will see SMS text messages towards the bottom of the screen along with the backup information.

Are text messages automatically backed up on Android?

SMS Messages: Android doesn’t back up your text messages by default. If having a copy of you text messages is important to you, follow our guide on backing up text messages to your Gmail account.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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