# Super Backup & Restore

> The fastest data backup & restore tool on android! (Apps/Contacts/SMS/Call logs)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.idea.backup.smscontacts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.idea.backup.smscontacts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.idea.backup.smscontacts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobileIdea Studio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 32,079,010
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (180,804 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.06
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2011-09-14
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts)
- **Website:** [https://mobile-idea-studio.firebaseapp.com](https://mobile-idea-studio.firebaseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mobile-idea-studio.firebaseapp.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://mobile-idea-studio.firebaseapp.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Super Backup & Restore is the fastest Android backup and restore tool for apps, contacts, SMS, call logs, bookmarks and calendars. Backups can be saved to your internal or external SD card, APKs can be shared with friends, and you can select individual SMS conversations to save. The app supports scheduled automatic backups (note: scheduling is not supported on Android 13+), changing the backup folder to an external SD card, and Wi‑Fi peer‑to‑peer transfer of backup files.

Important notices and permissions: make sure the default backup folder is on your external SD card before a factory reset. Android M+ disables access to bookmarks for third‑party apps, so bookmark backup may be limited. If you use task killers or memory cleaners, add Super Backup to their whitelist to allow background scheduled backups. Some features (call recording) are not supported on newer Android versions. The app requests SMS, contacts, call log, calendar, bookmarks and audio permissions only to perform backups and restores. Translated into multiple languages by community contributors.

## Rankings

- #4,797 — Overall
- #3 — tabs backup & restore
- #10 — restore tabs

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.idea.backup.smscontacts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for simplicity and core data backups without cloud, plus usefulness for device migration and long‑standing reliability. Recurrent downsides include lack of automatic backups, limited cloud options and reliability after device changes, stability problems on newer Android versions, and concerns about ads, purchases, and privacy. Overall, it works well when functioning but updates and OS compatibility create recurring reliability and feature gaps.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use for backing up and restoring messages, contacts, and call logs without any cloud account.
- Rated as one of the best backup and restore apps and has a long standing reputation of reliability.
- Free to use with only occasional ads and no mandatory cloud services.
- Useful for transferring data to a new device, such as migrating messages.
- Backs up data quickly in a straightforward way on devices where supported.

### Cons

- Automatic or scheduled backups are missing despite being promoted; backups are manual.
- Cloud backups limited to Google Drive and can fail after switching devices.
- Stability issues on newer Android versions such as Android 11 freezes and Android 15+ problems.
- Ads and prompts to buy feel pushy; privacy/consent concerns raised by users.
- Occasional reports of not working or reliability issues after updates or device changes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.idea.backup.smscontacts)