Google Messages' Missing Feature Solved by Third-Party App
Google Messages has become the default texting app for Android devices, but it still lacks a crucial feature: seamless transfer of messages between phones. A third-party app called SMS Backup & Restore can solve this problem by allowing users to back up and restore their messages at any time.
Joe Fedewa, an experienced tech writer, recently switched to a new phone and faced the issue of transferring messages from his old device. He discovered that Google Messages stores backups during the initial setup process but doesn't allow transfer outside of this window.
SMS Backup & Restore, which has been around since 2009, provides a solution for users who want to transfer their messages. The app can back up and restore RCS, SMS, MMS, group chats, pictures, videos, music, and draft messages. Users can also set up automatic backup and restoring.