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. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available for free, and it’s easy to set things up.
Does Google Drive backup save text messages?
Be warned that this is one area in which Google’s built-in backup mechanisms don’t quite cut it: you can save a copy of all your SMS messages to Google Drive (along with you app data, call history and contacts), but it doesn’t cover MMS messages by default and backups are only saved for 57 days.
How do I retrieve text messages from Google backup?
This means that you will need another smartphone to retrieve your messages. Sign in with your Google Account on a different phone. During device setup, click on ‘Restore’ when it asks if you want to restore your Android backup. Complete the setup process and check your messages folder.
Does Google back up deleted text messages?
Before the text messages were deleted or lost, a backup must have been saved to Google Drive. On Android, here’s how you can take a backup: Step #1 – Go to the Settings app and tap on Google. Step #2 – Tap the Backup option and tap Back up now.