# SMS Backup, Print & Restore

> Complete SMS Backup & Restore. Save, print, and restore message history

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gilapps.smsshare2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gilapps.smsshare2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gilapps.smsshare2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GilApps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 854,517
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (14,483 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2017-07-04
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 125 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gilapps.smsshare2)
- **Website:** [https://www.gilapps.com](https://www.gilapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://s.gilapps.com/privacy-policy](https://s.gilapps.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**SMS Backup, Print & Restore** is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to safeguard your SMS, MMS, and RCS text messages. It allows users to backup, export, and convert messages into multiple formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, HTML, and image files like JPG or PNG. With options to print or share backups via email and social media, this tool is essential for preserving important conversations.

Key features include automatic scheduled backups to cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, support for multimedia and emojis, preview capabilities for PDF and TXT files, and versatile restore options to different devices. Its user-friendly interface ensures smooth navigation and reliable performance, ideal for both personal and legal archiving needs.

## Rankings

- #74,686 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BILLING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.android.providers.im.permission.READ_ONLY`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cmcc.ccs.READ_CCS_MESSAGE`
- `com.gilapps.smsshare2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.gsma.services.permission.RCS`
- `com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.READ_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.WRITE_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.media.READ`
- `com.samsung.rcs.im.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.app.myfiles.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.ims.android.rcs.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.READ_IMS_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.WRITE_IMS_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise the app for being easy to use and effective at backing up, saving, and printing text conversations (including PDF export) for records or court use. The dominant criticism is the free version’s limits and expensive upgrades, with several reviewers calling the pricing overpriced and the paywall intrusive. Some note occasional issues with large threads, but many rely on it for documentation.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple design
- Good for backing up, saving, and printing text messages for records or legal purposes
- Ability to export/print conversations to PDF and other formats
- Useful for preserving conversations and evidence
- Generally reliable and easy to navigate

### Cons

- Free version severely limited (exports require upgrading)
- Upgrades (pro or lifetime) are costly / overpriced
- Paywall or pricing barriers to print/export functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gilapps.smsshare2)