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[GH-ISSUE #438] Restore problem in kitkat #368

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opened 2026-02-26 01:30:19 +03:00 by kerem · 21 comments

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Originally created by @vinthak on GitHub (Mar 24, 2014).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/438

I am using this app for Nexus 4 on android 4.4.2.
Backup is working fine but restore doesn't work at all.
It shows restoration of sms but aren't available on my phone.
any solution or suggestions

Originally created by @vinthak on GitHub (Mar 24, 2014). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/438 I am using this app for Nexus 4 on android 4.4.2. Backup is working fine but restore doesn't work at all. It shows restoration of sms but aren't available on my phone. any solution or suggestions

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@seancmonahan commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2014):

I haven't tried this yet, but there appears to be an option to reimport.

Settings->SMS->Import SMS: "If some of your messages aren't appearing, touch to import them again"

@seancmonahan commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2014): I haven't tried this yet, but there appears to be an option to reimport. Settings->SMS->Import SMS: "If some of your messages aren't appearing, touch to import them again"

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:30:19 +03:00

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@pyzro commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2014):

I've been able to correct my issue. It seems that by default, the application does not have "write SMS/MMS" privledges
This is what I've done to get around it:

Install AppOps 4.3/4.4 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller)
Open AppOps and select 'Native AppOps'
Swipe left until you get to the Messaging tab
Select SMS Backup+
Locate 'Write SMS/MMS' option and turn to ON.
Launch SMS Backup+ and do a restore.

I sat and was able to watch each message reappear.

@pyzro commented on GitHub (Apr 2, 2014): I've been able to correct my issue. It seems that by default, the application does not have "write SMS/MMS" privledges This is what I've done to get around it: 1) Install AppOps 4.3/4.4 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller) 2) Open AppOps and select 'Native AppOps' 3) Swipe left until you get to the Messaging tab 4) Select SMS Backup+ 5) Locate 'Write SMS/MMS' option and turn to ON. 6) Launch SMS Backup+ and do a restore. I sat and was able to watch each message reappear.

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:30:19 +03:00

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@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 10, 2014):

pyzro said: I've been able to correct my issue. It seems that by default, the application does not have "write SMS/MMS" privledges

Thank you. SMS Backup+ has worked so well for me over the last two years, that I stopped any other method of backups. I had to send my phone for repair (HTC Butterfly S), and it was updtaed to 4.4.2. Since I got it back yesterday, I kept trying to restore, it would take 6 hours to restore 20000 SMS, but none would appear.

Thanks to your post, I installed AppOps, turned on "Write SMS", and it is now restoring correctly.

Thank you.

@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 10, 2014): > pyzro said: I've been able to correct my issue. It seems that by default, the application does not have "write SMS/MMS" privledges Thank you. SMS Backup+ has worked so well for me over the last two years, that I stopped any other method of backups. I had to send my phone for repair (HTC Butterfly S), and it was updtaed to 4.4.2. Since I got it back yesterday, I kept trying to restore, it would take 6 hours to restore 20000 SMS, but none would appear. Thanks to your post, I installed AppOps, turned on "Write SMS", and it is now restoring correctly. Thank you.

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2026-02-26 01:30:19 +03:00

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@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014):

Pyzro, your link to AppOps no longer works and I can't find an AppOps app that does work with 4.4.2. Anyone?

@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014): Pyzro, your link to AppOps no longer works and I can't find an AppOps app that does work with 4.4.2. Anyone?

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@pyzro commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014):

Seems that Google pulled the plug on the whole thing:
http://www.cnet.com/news/why-android-wont-be-getting-app-ops-anytime-soon/

If you're rooted, you can try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission

On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 2:18 PM, bnewt33 notifications@github.com wrote:

Pyzro, your link to AppOps no longer works and I can't find an AppOps app
that does work with 4.4.2. Anyone?

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Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHubhttps://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/438#issuecomment-40745351
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@pyzro commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014): Seems that Google pulled the plug on the whole thing: http://www.cnet.com/news/why-android-wont-be-getting-app-ops-anytime-soon/ If you're rooted, you can try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 2:18 PM, bnewt33 notifications@github.com wrote: > Pyzro, your link to AppOps no longer works and I can't find an AppOps app > that does work with 4.4.2. Anyone? > > — > Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHubhttps://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/438#issuecomment-40745351 > .

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@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014):

Aaargh. Not rooted. Can't for biz. Ugh.

@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2014): Aaargh. Not rooted. Can't for biz. Ugh.

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@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2014):

bnewt33, I am running 4.4.2 on a stock HTC Butterfly S, and installed it two weeks ago from the link. I still see it in App Store.

Do you have multiple users on your device?

@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2014): bnewt33, I am running 4.4.2 on a stock HTC Butterfly S, and installed it two weeks ago from the link. I still see it in App Store. Do you have multiple users on your device?

kerem commented

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@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014):

ghane, you still see appops? I get "We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server." I assume per the cnet article that pyzro posted. Actually, there are several other appops apps in PlayStore but none of the ones I have tried so far work.

@bnewt33 commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014): ghane, you still see appops? I get "We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server." I assume per the cnet article that pyzro posted. Actually, there are several other appops apps in PlayStore but none of the ones I have tried so far work.

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@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014):

I checked right now, I can still see it on play.google.com. See attached screenshot.

I am in Singapore, maybe it is not available in your country?
I have the .apk, downloadable at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7jo685k8asduqmu/com.colortiger.appopsinstaller.apk . The Google signatures on it should be intact.

Let me know how I can help.

@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014): I checked right now, I can still see it on play.google.com. See attached screenshot. 1. I am in Singapore, maybe it is not available in your country? 2. I have the .apk, downloadable at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7jo685k8asduqmu/com.colortiger.appopsinstaller.apk . The Google signatures on it should be intact. Let me know how I can help.

kerem commented

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@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014):

bnewt33,

Screenshot

@ghane commented on GitHub (Apr 19, 2014): bnewt33, Screenshot ![appops](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/3196247/2748983/85a31986-c7e4-11e3-9cfa-4431907ac728.png)

kerem commented

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@false9striker commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2014):

All kitkat restore issues can be solved by following these steps.

Join Beta testing Google plus group here https://plus.google.com/communities/113290889178902750997
Click on "Become a beta tester" link on the same page.
Update sms-backup-plus from playstore
Do a restore.

Everything should be fine.

Thanks.

@false9striker commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2014): All kitkat restore issues can be solved by following these steps. 1. Join Beta testing Google plus group here https://plus.google.com/communities/113290889178902750997 2. Click on "Become a beta tester" link on the same page. 3. Update sms-backup-plus from playstore 4. Do a restore. Everything should be fine. Thanks.

kerem commented

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@lcts commented on GitHub (May 1, 2014):

I don't have an account there, nor do I want to make one for the sake of this. Any chance of putting the beta version up on f-droid.org as well?

@lcts commented on GitHub (May 1, 2014): I don't have an account there, nor do I want to make one for the sake of this. Any chance of putting the beta version up on f-droid.org as well?

kerem commented

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@false9striker commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014):

@lcts You may have to wait for a new release then.

@false9striker commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014): @lcts You may have to wait for a new release then.

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@lcts commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014):

I just manually gave SMSBackup+ SMS writing permission, that worked. I'll contact the people maintaining the package on f-droid directly, that version is out of date anyway.

@lcts commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014): I just manually gave SMSBackup+ SMS writing permission, that worked. I'll contact the people maintaining the package on f-droid directly, that version is out of date anyway.

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@false9striker commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014):

Ok cool 👍

@false9striker commented on GitHub (May 2, 2014): Ok cool :+1:

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@mfaure commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2014):

As a side note, you can install App Ops from F-Droid https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=app%20ops&fdid=com.adstrosoftware.launchappops

@mfaure commented on GitHub (Jun 15, 2014): As a side note, you can install App Ops from F-Droid https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=app%20ops&fdid=com.adstrosoftware.launchappops

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@dalb8 commented on GitHub (Jun 20, 2014):

I doubt you'll see an update on f-droid.org seeing as many of the dependencies are now from the author's own maven repository. They really should have a warning in the description though.

@dalb8 commented on GitHub (Jun 20, 2014): I doubt you'll see an update on f-droid.org seeing as many of the dependencies are now from the author's own maven repository. They really should have a warning in the description though.

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@AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Jun 20, 2014):

I don't understand why we need f-droid...

@AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Jun 20, 2014): I don't understand why we need f-droid...

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@lcts commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2014):

Abinash, personally I "need" it because I am lazy (I want to be able to get software and software updates via some kind of package manager, not manually) and don't have a Google account.

@lcts commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2014): Abinash, personally I "need" it because I am lazy (I want to be able to get software and software updates via some kind of package manager, not manually) and don't have a Google account.

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@AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2014):

@AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2014): :)

kerem commented

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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 21, 2014):

dup of #475