# SMS Backup & Restore

> A simple app that backs up and restores SMS & MMS messages and call logs.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SyncTech Pty Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 39,609,022
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (131,904 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.27.001
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2026-07-19
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore)
- **Website:** [https://synctech.com.au/sms-backup-restore/](https://synctech.com.au/sms-backup-restore/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://synctech.com.au/privacy-policy/](https://synctech.com.au/privacy-policy/)

## Description

SMS Backup & Restore is an Android app that backs up SMS, MMS, and call logs and can restore from existing backups. By default, backups stay locally on the device, with optional uploads to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Key features include selecting which conversations to backup or restore, viewing and searching backups, and fast transfers between phones over WiFi Direct. It supports scheduled backups, emailing backups, and restoring to another phone. The app emphasizes privacy by not sending data to the developer; ensure you have a backup before performing a factory reset.

## Rankings

- #3,878 — Overall
- #2 — tabs backup & restore

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for reliable SMS/MMS backups and easy setup, plus useful cross‑device transfer and Google Drive cloud backups. However, users frequently report device/Android version compatibility issues, Google Drive restore restrictions, occasional message duplication glitches, and substantial storage usage. Overall, it’s a solid free option for backups, with strong cloud integration and rescue potential when other methods fail, tempered by platform and privacy caveats.

### Pros

- Reliable backup and restore of SMS, MMS, and calls across devices
- Easy to set up and use with simple steps
- Free app with strong functionality
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive) for backups
- Effective cross‑device transfers when other methods fail

### Cons

- Device/Android version compatibility issues causing non‑operation on some devices
- Google Drive/Google account restore can be blocked or restricted by Google
- Occasional glitches such as duplicate messages or data duplication
- Reports of very high storage usage (e.g., taking up 99GB) and potential privacy concerns

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