[GH-ISSUE #475] SMS Restore not working #403

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opened 2026-02-26 01:30:27 +03:00 by kerem · 26 comments
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Originally created by @Devid07 on GitHub (Sep 9, 2014).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475

I am trying to restore my sms' to my HTC One M7, the app shows it is restoring however once the restore is complete I check my SMS app (native app) and none have been restored. I have tired several times and restarted the phone.

Originally created by @Devid07 on GitHub (Sep 9, 2014). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475 I am trying to restore my sms' to my HTC One M7, the app shows it is restoring however once the restore is complete I check my SMS app (native app) and none have been restored. I have tired several times and restarted the phone.
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@Jesperben commented on GitHub (Sep 9, 2014):

I have the exact same problem on a HTC One Mini.

I have looked in the log you can see from the app - no problems are mentioned. Maybe there is another log outside the app, but I haven't been able to get to it. I have well over 11000 sms in the backup.

<!-- gh-comment-id:55033548 --> @Jesperben commented on GitHub (Sep 9, 2014): I have the exact same problem on a HTC One Mini. I have looked in the log you can see from the app - no problems are mentioned. Maybe there is another log outside the app, but I haven't been able to get to it. I have well over 11000 sms in the backup.
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@janse commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2014):

Same problem here, I'm switching phones so backed up everything from my HTC Sensation then restored 100 to my LG G2. It goes through all 100 as if it's restoring, then says that 1 was restored and 99 were dups (the G2 has no texts on it right now). Same behavior when trying to restore 500.

<!-- gh-comment-id:55468597 --> @janse commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2014): Same problem here, I'm switching phones so backed up everything from my HTC Sensation then restored 100 to my LG G2. It goes through all 100 as if it's restoring, then says that 1 was restored and 99 were dups (the G2 has no texts on it right now). Same behavior when trying to restore 500.
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@Jesperben commented on GitHub (Sep 13, 2014):

This problem seems to be caused by a change in the latest Android-version. Something about stopping third party sms apps. Maybe that is the reason for the restore not working. I use the latest Android - 4.4.2.

See this link:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/31/kitkat-sms-situation-revisited-new-sms-rules-ensure-there-is-one-app-in-charge-of-your-messaging-history-but-everything-else-is-ok/

<!-- gh-comment-id:55507672 --> @Jesperben commented on GitHub (Sep 13, 2014): This problem seems to be caused by a change in the latest Android-version. Something about stopping third party sms apps. Maybe that is the reason for the restore not working. I use the latest Android - 4.4.2. See this link: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/31/kitkat-sms-situation-revisited-new-sms-rules-ensure-there-is-one-app-in-charge-of-your-messaging-history-but-everything-else-is-ok/
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@brianmcavoy commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2014):

I am having the same issue on the Moto G (U.S. Cellular). I successfully restored to this same phone about 5 weeks ago, so something has changed since then to create this issue. I have run the restore process twice. Like the others, it appears to run successfully and I receive a confirmation. The phone log restored perfectly, but none of the SMS restore.

I see the post from 11 days ago, but I'm unclear what to make of it. Please clarify. Thanks.

<!-- gh-comment-id:56704178 --> @brianmcavoy commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2014): I am having the same issue on the Moto G (U.S. Cellular). I successfully restored to this same phone about 5 weeks ago, so something has changed since then to create this issue. I have run the restore process twice. Like the others, it appears to run successfully and I receive a confirmation. The phone log restored perfectly, but none of the SMS restore. I see the post from 11 days ago, but I'm unclear what to make of it. Please clarify. Thanks.
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@JessicaPaige commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2014):

I am also having this problem. I tried to restore 17K + text messages and it tells me its successful, but nothing is there afterwards. Is this something with the settings or will they have to fix the problem. I'm a little confused.

Edit
I found this article and it seems to be working.
http://www.techfleece.com/2013/08/01/how-to-backup-your-text-messages-to-gmail-using-sms-backup-for-android/

<!-- gh-comment-id:56710111 --> @JessicaPaige commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2014): I am also having this problem. I tried to restore 17K + text messages and it tells me its successful, but nothing is there afterwards. Is this something with the settings or will they have to fix the problem. I'm a little confused. _Edit_ I found this article and it seems to be working. http://www.techfleece.com/2013/08/01/how-to-backup-your-text-messages-to-gmail-using-sms-backup-for-android/
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 3, 2014):

Same problem on HTC one m7 and android 4.4.2. Please look into this asap

<!-- gh-comment-id:57857309 --> @ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 3, 2014): Same problem on HTC one m7 and android 4.4.2. Please look into this asap
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@dkguru commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2014):

Same problem restoring SMS to Galaxy Note 3 :-(

<!-- gh-comment-id:58243622 --> @dkguru commented on GitHub (Oct 7, 2014): Same problem restoring SMS to Galaxy Note 3 :-(
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@shaibh commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2014):

Same problem on oneplus one -android 4.4.4

<!-- gh-comment-id:59663389 --> @shaibh commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2014): Same problem on oneplus one -android 4.4.4
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@shaibh commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2014):

anyone home

<!-- gh-comment-id:60151561 --> @shaibh commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2014): anyone home
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@AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2014):

While restoring set SMS Backup+ as your default SMS app and try
On Oct 23, 2014 2:10 AM, "shaibh" notifications@github.com wrote:

anyone home


Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub
https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475#issuecomment-60151561
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<!-- gh-comment-id:60151812 --> @AbinashBishoyi commented on GitHub (Oct 22, 2014): While restoring set SMS Backup+ as your default SMS app and try On Oct 23, 2014 2:10 AM, "shaibh" notifications@github.com wrote: > anyone home > > — > Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub > https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475#issuecomment-60151561 > .
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2014):

Wtf do you mean?
On Oct 22, 2014 4:40 PM, "shaibh" notifications@github.com wrote:

anyone home


Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub
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<!-- gh-comment-id:60175919 --> @ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2014): Wtf do you mean? On Oct 22, 2014 4:40 PM, "shaibh" notifications@github.com wrote: > anyone home > > — > Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub > https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475#issuecomment-60151561 > .
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@ricferr1976 commented on GitHub (Oct 24, 2014):

I also have this probblem in a Oneplus One. As far as i know SMS Backup+ can't be set as default SMS app so that can't be the fix.

<!-- gh-comment-id:60447907 --> @ricferr1976 commented on GitHub (Oct 24, 2014): I also have this probblem in a Oneplus One. As far as i know SMS Backup+ can't be set as default SMS app so that can't be the fix.
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@antonero commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2014):

Hi, same issue with LG g3 ported ROM, but with new beta it works!!
I paste here few steps to solve KK issue, from link posted above, for lazy 👍

Join Beta testing Google plus group 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 (changing default app as request)

That's all folks! 💯

<!-- gh-comment-id:62126879 --> @antonero commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2014): Hi, same issue with LG g3 ported ROM, but with new beta it works!! I paste here few steps to solve KK issue, from link posted above, for lazy :+1: Join Beta testing Google plus group 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 (changing default app as request) That's all folks! :100:
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@cacheuk commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2014):

This beta also fixes the same issue on Lollipop 5.0, great work!

<!-- gh-comment-id:62851047 --> @cacheuk commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2014): This beta also fixes the same issue on Lollipop 5.0, great work!
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@Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2014):

Sounds great, but I really don't want to create a Google+-account.
Would anyone be so great to share the beta-apk?

Thanks

<!-- gh-comment-id:62895645 --> @Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 13, 2014): Sounds great, but I really don't want to create a Google+-account. Would anyone be so great to share the beta-apk? Thanks
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@Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014):

Anyone?

<!-- gh-comment-id:63026071 --> @Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014): Anyone?
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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014):

@Smultie I'll do some tests with lollipop and post an apk soon, stay tuned

<!-- gh-comment-id:63056039 --> @jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014): @Smultie I'll do some tests with lollipop and post an apk soon, stay tuned
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@Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014):

Thanks a lot!

<!-- gh-comment-id:63056292 --> @Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014): Thanks a lot!
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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014):

@Smultie here's the latest version as installable apk, let me know if it works for you: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/releases/tag/1.5.6-BETA1

<!-- gh-comment-id:63126059 --> @jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014): @Smultie here's the latest version as installable apk, let me know if it works for you: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/releases/tag/1.5.6-BETA1
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@Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014):

Like a charm! Thanks a lot!
On Nov 14, 2014 9:43 PM, "Jan Berkel" notifications@github.com wrote:

@Smultie https://github.com/Smultie here's the latest version as
installable apk, let me know if it works for you:
https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/releases/tag/1.5.6-BETA1


Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub
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<!-- gh-comment-id:63130391 --> @Smultie commented on GitHub (Nov 14, 2014): Like a charm! Thanks a lot! On Nov 14, 2014 9:43 PM, "Jan Berkel" notifications@github.com wrote: > @Smultie https://github.com/Smultie here's the latest version as > installable apk, let me know if it works for you: > https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/releases/tag/1.5.6-BETA1 > > — > Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub > https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/475#issuecomment-63126059 > .
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@AndreMiras commented on GitHub (Nov 15, 2014):

It also fixed it for me on Android 4.4.4 Nexus S (CyanogenMod 11).
I just made a medium donation (€3.75) for your support.
Thanks a lot!

<!-- gh-comment-id:63171560 --> @AndreMiras commented on GitHub (Nov 15, 2014): It also fixed it for me on Android 4.4.4 Nexus S (CyanogenMod 11). I just made a medium donation (€3.75) for your support. Thanks a lot!
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@kurteknikk commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2014):

Thanks a lot for the update. I had this problem on my One Plus One and now it's fixed.

@ricferr1976 SMS Backup + can be set as default SMS app because it worked for me.
It also asked to switch back to its default app as soon as it was finished.

<!-- gh-comment-id:63210216 --> @kurteknikk commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2014): Thanks a lot for the update. I had this problem on my One Plus One and now it's fixed. @ricferr1976 SMS Backup + can be set as default SMS app because it worked for me. It also asked to switch back to its default app as soon as it was finished.
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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2014):

ok, thanks for your feedback - i'm going to release a new version soon with these changes

<!-- gh-comment-id:63231208 --> @jberkel commented on GitHub (Nov 16, 2014): ok, thanks for your feedback - i'm going to release a new version soon with these changes
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@alex-devg commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2014):

Same for me. The beta works fine on my Nexus 4 android 4.4.4.

Thanks !!

<!-- gh-comment-id:64692986 --> @alex-devg commented on GitHub (Nov 26, 2014): Same for me. The beta works fine on my Nexus 4 android 4.4.4. Thanks !!
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@aharon2422 commented on GitHub (Dec 10, 2014):

i backed up all my messages it took a few hours now my phone did a master reset and deleted all my messages when i try to get it back it shows its restoring all the messages and when its done i only see the phone numbers that it saved in messages but non of the actual sms messages.
please someone help am i doing something wrong where did it all get saved to . it shows that its restoring
its on the same phone
i have the Galaxy S4

<!-- gh-comment-id:66502760 --> @aharon2422 commented on GitHub (Dec 10, 2014): i backed up all my messages it took a few hours now my phone did a master reset and deleted all my messages when i try to get it back it shows its restoring all the messages and when its done i only see the phone numbers that it saved in messages but non of the actual sms messages. please someone help am i doing something wrong where did it all get saved to . it shows that its restoring its on the same phone i have the Galaxy S4
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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Dec 28, 2014):

fixed in 1.5.6

<!-- gh-comment-id:68196227 --> @jberkel commented on GitHub (Dec 28, 2014): fixed in 1.5.6
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