[GH-ISSUE #506] Connected, but 'unable to connect', not in account permissions #427

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opened 2026-02-26 01:30:32 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:30:32 +03:00

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Originally created by @SimonDedman on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/506

Hi, I restored my apps & settings from one Nexus5 to another with adb which may be the blame for this.
Issue: SMS Backup+ 1.5.5 setup and was working fine until 5th Dec (now 11th). TriCrypt setup & working. Says it's connected to my gmail BUT it's not listed in the gmail account settings; hitting backup waits then fails, "unable to connect".

If this is caused by my adb manoeuvre, can I trigger a google authentication request without uninstalling & reinstalling the app? I tried disconnecting & reconnecting but it didn't trigger it.

Also, semi related: in the github main page, the link to google accounts is out of date, it should be: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

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Originally created by @SimonDedman on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/506 Hi, I restored my apps & settings from one Nexus5 to another with adb which may be the blame for this. Issue: SMS Backup+ 1.5.5 setup and was working fine until 5th Dec (now 11th). TriCrypt setup & working. Says it's connected to my gmail BUT it's not listed in the gmail account settings; hitting backup waits then fails, "unable to connect". If this is caused by my adb manoeuvre, can I trigger a google authentication request without uninstalling & reinstalling the app? I tried disconnecting & reconnecting but it didn't trigger it. Also, semi related: in the github main page, the link to google accounts is out of date, it should be: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions Cheers!

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2026-02-26 01:30:32 +03:00

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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014):

i don't think you can, it's an android limitation. if you have root you might be able to modify the database in place: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13222960/how-to-revoke-the-permission-that-my-app-get-from-users-google-gmail-accountman

@jberkel commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014): i don't think you can, it's an android limitation. if you have root you might be able to modify the database in place: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13222960/how-to-revoke-the-permission-that-my-app-get-from-users-google-gmail-accountman

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2026-02-26 01:30:32 +03:00

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@SimonDedman commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014):

Thanks - I'll try uninstalling & restarting.

On 11 December 2014 at 19:03, Jan Berkel notifications@github.com wrote:

i don't think you can, it's an android limitation. if you have root you
might be able to modify the database in place:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13222960/how-to-revoke-the-permission-that-my-app-get-from-users-google-gmail-accountman

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@SimonDedman commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2014): Thanks - I'll try uninstalling & restarting. On 11 December 2014 at 19:03, Jan Berkel notifications@github.com wrote: > i don't think you can, it's an android limitation. if you have root you > might be able to modify the database in place: > http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13222960/how-to-revoke-the-permission-that-my-app-get-from-users-google-gmail-accountman > > — > Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub > https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/506#issuecomment-66669864 > .

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:30:33 +03:00

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@SimonDedman commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2015):

Hi J, thanks again for the tip, I uninstalled & reinstalled, and have found an interesting bug: when I've been on certain wifis, sms backup + (SB+?) connects fine and starts syncing*. But with >15000 items to sync I couldn't finish as I had to check out of the hotel. It worked on a bus wifi. It worked on my home wifi. But it does the "can't connect" thing now I'm at work, either patching through my laptop (using Connectify, so the laptop's on the net and it turns its wifi adapter into a hub), or via the uni wifi (which has webpage signin).
My google security page STILL doesn't say I've got permission.... but then how come I was able to sync some 1000 items already?

Apologies that this isn't a well formatted bug report but hopefully it'll get the ball rolling.

*the progress counter often "double counts", e.g. 1,5,2,6,3,7,4,8, rather than 1,2,3,4. Don't know if this has been bug reported, if not let me know & I'll create one.
Similarly, a bug that's not too easy to explain: the 'backup' button isn't very responsive. Often I have to hit it a random number of times before it reacts, and there's loads of delay when cancelling also. The progress status messages could be improved also. Again, please let me know if a bug has already been reported and if not I'll do so. Cheers.

@SimonDedman commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2015): Hi J, thanks again for the tip, I uninstalled & reinstalled, and have found an interesting bug: when I've been on certain wifis, sms backup + (SB+?) connects fine and starts syncing*. But with >15000 items to sync I couldn't finish as I had to check out of the hotel. It worked on a bus wifi. It worked on my home wifi. But it does the "can't connect" thing now I'm at work, either patching through my laptop (using Connectify, so the laptop's on the net and it turns its wifi adapter into a hub), or via the uni wifi (which has webpage signin). My google security page STILL doesn't say I've got permission.... but then how come I was able to sync some 1000 items already? Apologies that this isn't a well formatted bug report but hopefully it'll get the ball rolling. *the progress counter often "double counts", e.g. 1,5,2,6,3,7,4,8, rather than 1,2,3,4. Don't know if this has been bug reported, if not let me know & I'll create one. Similarly, a bug that's not too easy to explain: the 'backup' button isn't very responsive. Often I have to hit it a random number of times before it reacts, and there's loads of delay when cancelling also. The progress status messages could be improved also. Again, please let me know if a bug has already been reported and if not I'll do so. Cheers.

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:30:33 +03:00

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@jberkel commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2016):

please file a separate bug report if still needed. thanks.

@jberkel commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2016): please file a separate bug report if still needed. thanks.