FAQs
SMS Messages Backup & Restore helps you transfer, back up, and restore SMS and MMS messages from one Android device to another. Messages are transferred directly between devices and are not uploaded to external servers.
Install the app on both devices. One device acts as the sender and the other as the receiver. Use the QR code scanner to connect them. Once connected, you can start transferring your messages.
The app requires SMS permissions to read messages from the sender device and restore them on the receiving device. These permissions are used only for message transfer and restoration.
Android requires an app to be set as the default SMS app in order to write or restore SMS messages on a device. During the transfer process, you may be asked to temporarily set SMS Messages Backup & Restore as the default messaging app so it can restore your messages.
Once the transfer is complete, you can switch back to your preferred messaging app.
Once the transfer is complete, you can switch back to your preferred messaging app.
After the transfer is complete, your SMS and MMS messages will appear in the default messaging app on the receiving device.
Currently, SMS Messages Backup & Restore supports Android-to-Android message transfer.
Yes. Devices can connect using a Wi-Fi network or hotspot. The app itself does not charge for transfers, but your network provider may apply standard data charges.
No. The app can transfer all SMS and MMS messages stored on your device. The transfer time may vary depending on the number of messages.
If you experience any issues while using the app, please contact our support team:
support@movemymessages.com
support@movemymessages.com