How would you recover your sms with Titanium Backup?
is that something possible or we have to use something else?
thanks
I was wondering that too. I have the paid version, love it, but I thought I backed up the messages as well. Apperently not though.
Did I miss the setting?
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There's a free program in the market that I used to back up and restore my SMS called SMS Backup & Restore (by Ritesh Sahu)
I've had no problems with SMS Backup+ from the market - it stores the texts and MMS to your Gmail and allows for backup and restore. Makes it real simple.
Titanium does backup the SMS data, but I don't remember where it does, and on my myTouch3G 1.2 it was kind of buggy restoring it (though it mostly works). I think it's the data from Dialer Storage 2.2 that houses the SMS/MMS?
Handcent now backups sms/mms
I used to use SMS backup from above post, but it wasnt able to do mms' (at that time) so I tried Mybackuppro (in the market) and it works perfect. plus it does other backups too. I ended up buying it.
I used to have problems with Titanium with sms/mms, but I havent tried any recent versions.
I use MyPhoneExplorer. It syncs everything on your phone to your PC.
this could be outdated info now, but when i used titanium backup to backup sms/mms, it would make a backup of the phone dialer and the associated files from /system. This is not the best way to backup the sms's since a new rom may have made modifications to this.
i recommend sms backup and restore, which is what i use myself. titanium backup is great for apps and app data though!
Sorry for bumping and old thread but this brings up a question. Would any of these be able to create a backup of your SMS/MMS and convert them over to a text file of some sort so you can print up records of them? I remember when I had a Blackberry I used to be able to do this with software I purchased for it. This would be a great feature I would be interested in using. I tried searching for something that discussed this but came up with nothing. Sorry if its been covered before. Thanks in advance.
To back up texts just make a back up of Dialer Storage [SMS/MMS] and restore.
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I think marvzuno wants something that can backup AND convert the message to a text file to be read on a computer or something, not only a backup...
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flak0 said:
To back up texts just make a back up of Dialer Storage [SMS/MMS] and restore.
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I'm looking for something more like the poster below was talking about. Thanks for the info though. This will be useful just for the backup process.
daaango said:
I think marvzuno wants something that can backup AND convert the message to a text file to be read on a computer or something, not only a backup...
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Yes, Something that would convert the backup file into something I would be able to view on a computer. ANy suggestions or ideas on this?
I'd like to put in my vote for SMSBackup+. The restore feature doesn't always work perfectly, but the backup has never failed me. stores it as plain text in your gmail, which is then searcheable.
Love SMS Backup+, saves them to Gmail and can also pull them back to the device as other people have said, works great, no issues!
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I'm about to do a wipe -> clean install and I've got all my apps backed up with Titanium, but last time I restored, the only thing I lost that I even remotely care about were my text messages. How do you go about backing those up to the sd card?
TIA!
Oh and I use Handcent. I'd like to be able to import them back into it once I've reinstalled.
There's a free app in the market called SMS Backup and Restore. It's what I use and it works really well. Easy to use, does its job well, and you can configure it to backup on a schedule.
EDIT: I use Handcent as well and haven't had any problems backing up/restoring.
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There's a free app in the market called SMS Backup and Restore. It's what I use and it works really well. Easy to use, does its job well, and you can configure it to backup on a schedule.
EDIT: I use Handcent as well and haven't had any problems backing up/restoring.
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Can I use this to transfer my SMSes to a new phone?
Whats everyone using? Titanium oe another add?
Last I checked titanium doesn't offer that. So I use SMS backup and restore.
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xxprodigyxx11 said:
Last I checked titanium doesn't offer that. So I use SMS backup and restore.
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Doesn't do MMS though.
So use SMS Backup+ as everybody else does.
i use mybackup pro. it does call logs and mms restore. really simple to use too.
Actually guys, Titanium Backup Pro DOES offer it, you guys just don't know which system app to backup.
I use TB to backup and restore between roms, since it take less than 30 seconds, a reboot, and all the messages show up. If I use an app, such as SMS Backup/Restore, it takes a long time compared to TB, but I still back up messages in both apps nonetheless.
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Actually guys, Titanium Backup Pro DOES offer it, you guys just don't know which system app to backup.
I use TB to backup and restore between roms, since it take less than 30 seconds, a reboot, and all the messages show up. If I use an app, such as SMS Backup/Restore, it takes a long time compared to TB, but I still back up messages in both apps nonetheless.
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So which system app is it? Thanks!
You need to be careful using Titanium on System apps. I used to do this, but found that doing so would sometimes break ability to download MMS (Even when moving to newer version of same ROM). Depending on Phone/ROM i use MyBackupPro or SMS Backup & Restore. Usually use MyBackupPro first as it'll do MMS/SMS/Phone Log, but I've had it where on some phones it doesn't restore the timestamp correctly on the new phone. If that's the case, just use it for MMS/Phone Log, and use SMS Backup & Restore for the SMS. It's always worked.
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So which system app is it? Thanks!
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Its this system app.
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[SMS/MMS/APN] Phone/Messaging Storage 4.0.x-eng etc.
For call history, if anyone is interested, is
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[CONTACTS/CALLS] Contacts Storage 4.0.x-eng etc
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You need to be careful using Titanium on System apps. I used to do this, but found that doing so would sometimes break ability to download MMS (Even when moving to newer version of same ROM). Depending on Phone/ROM i use MyBackupPro or SMS Backup & Restore. Usually use MyBackupPro first as it'll do MMS/SMS/Phone Log, but I've had it where on some phones it doesn't restore the timestamp correctly on the new phone. If that's the case, just use it for MMS/Phone Log, and use SMS Backup & Restore for the SMS. It's always worked.
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Never happened to me, I've done this since the Samsung Vibrant days and never had a problem unless the Android version was different. Ie, 2.2 vs 2.3
These are the only two system apps I EVER restore btw, I manually configure everything else.
i don't use TB for SMS/MMS/logs.. i use MyBackup root/pro.. simple and it does the job
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i don't use TB for SMS/MMS/logs.. i use MyBackup root/pro.. simple and it does the job
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I tried mybackup root/pro for SMS/MMS when migrating from the Nexus S to the Galaxy Nexus but didn't have good results. Everything got timestamped to the date of restore.
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I tried mybackup root/pro for SMS/MMS when migrating from the Nexus S to the Galaxy Nexus but didn't have good results. Everything got timestamped to the date of restore.
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actually, i just did backup from galaxy s to nexus, and i can confirm that all timestamps on sms and mms imported perfectly, mybackup pro, not rooted.
i had GO SMS on my htc inspire 4G. i now have the s3. i made a backup of all my messages (through GO SMS) on the htc inspire. i then took out the micro sd card from the inspire and transferred it to my s3. when i opened GO SMS on the s3 to restore the backup, the s3 couldnt find the backup. how do i fix this?
It's prolly looking for them in your internal memory rather than external, transfer the folder and/or file from your external to your internal?
I just use SMS Backup+ from the play store. Backs them up to Gmail, just be sure to set your messaging app to not delete old messages before you restore.
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redhooka said:
I just use SMS Backup+ from the play store. Backs them up to Gmail, just be sure to set your messaging app to not delete old messages before you restore.
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thanks man.. i'll look into that.
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It's prolly looking for them in your internal memory rather than external, transfer the folder and/or file from your external to your internal?
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well just FYI, i'm not rooted yet.. maybe this is the reason why the phone isnt able to see the needed files.
Or use my backup there's a free version that works well and doesn't require root
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You can also try Go Backup by the same dev that made Go SMS Pro. It has option to backup and restore SMS, contacts, and then some. I dont believe you have to be rooted. And as someone already mentioned, My Backup (free version) can do it too and no root required.
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Or use my backup there's a free version that works well and doesn't require root
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i already backed up my sms using 'Backup SMS and Restore'.. thanks.
aznmode said:
You can also try Go Backup by the same dev that made Go SMS Pro. It has option to backup and restore SMS, contacts, and then some. I dont believe you have to be rooted. And as someone already mentioned, My Backup (free version) can do it too and no root required.
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hi aznmode.. i'm trying to transfer the appearance settings in GO SMS to another phone. i dont know if Go Backup can do it.. do you know how i can do this?
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i had GO SMS on my htc inspire 4G. i now have the s3. i made a backup of all my messages (through GO SMS) on the htc inspire. i then took out the micro sd card from the inspire and transferred it to my s3. when i opened GO SMS on the s3 to restore the backup, the s3 couldnt find the backup. how do i fix this?
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Try this:
Make a backup (current is fine) of your sms that is already installed on your phone.
Then, look for where the file is stored (you can use file explorer to do this)
after you find the backup, try copying the file you have previously backed up on your computer, to that folder and then do the sms restore on your phone, (you do have that same sms backup app on the phone, right?)
should work, as long as you are using the same sms app.
Good luck & Aloha!
johnmarsford said:
There's no android app to restore deleted SMS. You will need to do it on computer. Here's a good program called Android Photo Recovery for restoring deleted files such photos, videos and music files from Android phone, but no SMS.
Anyway, you can backup your SMS from your samsung galaxy 3 to computer, so that you will never lose them forever.
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Why are you trying to sell a $40.00 Photo recovery package to get back SMS?
I use "AST android sms transfer" to backup and restore my text messages..
( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zuomj.android.smsbackup&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS56dW9tai5hbmRyb2lkLnNtc2JhY2t1cCJd )
Make a habit to backup your important text messages.
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I'm tired of losing all my messages every time i flash a new rom. How can i take them with me? I'm on miui at the moment. I figured i could save them to my SIM but miui doesn't seem to have the option. Can tibu back then up?
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I'm tired of losing all my messages every time i flash a new rom. How can i take them with me? I'm on miui at the moment. I figured i could save them to my SIM but miui doesn't seem to have the option. Can tibu back then up?
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Not sure about titanium, I don't think so though. I use sms backup and restore. Has worked flawlessly for me every time.
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Titanium does not backup SMS messages, these are stored in a database, i forget where off the top of my head but shouldn't be hard to find in the forums. You can manually copy this database before a rom flash and copy back afterwards, or back them up online using an app. There are atleast a handful, personally i use SMS Backup + by Jan Berkel. This creates an SMS folder to you gmail account and backs up the each sms indivdually to gmail which makes searching for a buried text a snap, and also allows you to access any message that has already been backed up from anywhere with access to gmail. Did i mention its free .
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Titanium does not backup SMS messages, these are stored in a database, i forget where off the top of my head but shouldn't be hard to find in the forums. You can manually copy this database before a rom flash and copy back afterwards, or back them up online using an app. There are atleast a handful, personally i use SMS Backup + by Jan Berkel. This creates an SMS folder to you gmail account and backs up the each sms indivdually to gmail which makes searching for a buried text a snap, and also allows you to access any message that has already been backed up from anywhere with access to gmail. Did i mention its free .
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Agree...SMS Backup+ has been the best option for me as well. Works very well and like he said, its free!
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I found this in another thread regarding pulling SMS messages from a phone, although i haven't confirmed this is the correct (or only) location of the SMS database.
"You can get the sms database from /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases"
I use My Backup Root to save SMS/MMS and call log messages before a flash. It has the capability to back up apps too, but TiBu does a better job on apps.
I use My Backup also. I liked it enough I bought the pro version. Use it every flash for SMS, call log, bookmarks, apps and there data. The free version does all this. The pro version allows you to restore backups to a different phone, only difference between free and paid versions. One quirk I've found is that restoring apps and data you have to do apps, reboot, then restore app data. Other than that its great.
SMSBackup+ for me... never had a problem with it.
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I use My Backup also. I liked it enough I bought the pro version. Use it every flash for SMS, call log, bookmarks, apps and there data. The free version does all this. The pro version allows you to restore backups to a different phone, only difference between free and paid versions. One quirk I've found is that restoring apps and data you have to do apps, reboot, then restore app data. Other than that its great.
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I use titanium backup and works perfect for sms and mms. Hit the menu button and select backup data to xml and select the sms option. Also works great for call log backup. To restore just hit menu and select restore from xml.
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I was not aware of this, although i do like having my sms's backed up to gmail this is good to know.
The Titanium Backup option sounds good, I didn't know that..
But I use SMS Backup either way.. 60% of the time, it works everytime..
Yeah, TiBu does back up mms and sms messages, I have used the restore and backup many times and its has worked perfectly every time.
Thanks for the replies guys. I personally like the tibu option. As long as I've had the app, i never knew it did that. Tibu is a must have. So it's best to use it beings you've already got it. I'm one that prefers not to have dozens of apps downloaded. I get by as simple as possible. I checked on some of the recommendations and some of them don't backup mms. Thanks for everything guys
Thanks for everyone. :cheers:
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Hi,
Titanium even allows to batch the backup of SMS/MMS, but also Call logs, Bluetooth associations and WLAN networks in XML. It even syncs the backup to Dropbox.
A must have as far as I am concerned when often flashing new ROMs.
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I use a app called SMS back up and restore And another called call logs back up and restore. They will save to either internal or external card. Great app. Doesn't same pic messages though
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Agree...SMS Backup+ has been the best option for me as well. Works very well and like he said, its free!
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I use this also, works like a char
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I frequently flash my phone and change try different SMS apps. The issue is that it doesn't seem like any of them use one consistent backup file format.
Recently I was on CM12 but didn't like losing all the cool camera features from the stock ROM. Now I'm on BadBoyz using Textra/HTC Messaging but cannot restore my text messages from the CM12 Messaging app.
I used a backup/restore app from the play store but that wasn't able to restore either. Then I tried getting the CM12 Messaging app but have not been able to get it to run on BB ROM -- it crashes as soon as I open it.
Anyone have ideas how to restore my messages? Or can you point me to some kind of resource as to how SMS backups should be done -- maybe there's some way to change the database format from one app's preference to another's.
I used an app called SMS backup+ that backs up to your gmail and can restore the sms back to your phone. It's great and has saved me multiple times.
I would recommend sms backup and restore by ritesh sahu or go for titanium backup.
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+1 also for sms backup by Ritesh, last time i restored sms there were 5300 messages, no problems at all.
Also get call logs backup by Ritesh, its just as good for call history.