[GH-ISSUE #1115] Setup SMS Backup+ on my Google Pixel 10 Pro XL January 5, 2026 #893

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opened 2026-02-26 01:32:15 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

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2026-02-26 01:32:15 +03:00

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Originally created by @FanOfNoMan on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/1115

I just migrated from an Iphone 12 to a pixel 10 Pro XL. Prior to the Iphone I had a Galaxy running an older ver of SMS Backup +.
I'm going to share how I was able to get it running on my new phone:

I copied 1.6.0-BETA2 using Google drive.
I enabled to ability to install the APK file. (need to add more notes on this). Launch the apk from the downloads folder (after enabling "install unknown apps"
Generate a Google App Password: Go to your Google Account: Visit myaccount.google.com in a web browser.
Navigate to Security: Click on the Security tab.
Enable 2-Step Verification (if not already): Under "Signing in to Google," click on 2-Step Verification and follow the prompts to set it up if you haven't already.
Generate App Password: Scroll down to App passwords, click the arrow, and enter a name (e.g., "SMS Backup+") then click Create.
Copy the Password: Copy the 16-digit code that appears; you won't see it again.
Part 2: Configure SMS Backup+
Open SMS Backup+: Launch the app on your phone.
Go to Advanced Settings: Tap on Advanced settings.
Set up Custom IMAP: Tap on Custom IMAP server, then Authentication, and select Plain text.
Enter Details:
Username: Enter your full Gmail address.
Password: Paste the 16-digit app password you generated without spaces.
Security: Ensure it's set to TLS.
Connect: Go back to the main screen; the connect field should now show your account. In case you need some Google verbiage: follow this link to create an App password.
Write down the password.
Here are the app settings you need to adjust on your phone. Then IMAP settings:
Server address: imap.gmail.com:993
Username: your Gmail account with @gmail.com
Password: your App password that Google just generated (from the link, no spaces)
Security: TLS
Advanced settings:
Authentication: IMAP username/password

Then choose your backup settings, etc. Click on Backup and everything should work!

I stitched this together after a long day so feel free to rewrite and share again. Thanks for everyones notes.

Originally created by @FanOfNoMan on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/1115 I just migrated from an Iphone 12 to a pixel 10 Pro XL. Prior to the Iphone I had a Galaxy running an older ver of SMS Backup +. I'm going to share how I was able to get it running on my new phone: I copied [1.6.0-BETA2](https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/releases/tag/1.6.0-BETA2) using Google drive. I enabled to ability to install the APK file. (need to add more notes on this). Launch the apk from the downloads folder (after enabling "install unknown apps" Generate a Google App Password: Go to your Google Account: Visit myaccount.google.com in a web browser. Navigate to Security: Click on the Security tab. Enable 2-Step Verification (if not already): Under "Signing in to Google," click on 2-Step Verification and follow the prompts to set it up if you haven't already. Generate App Password: Scroll down to App passwords, click the arrow, and enter a name (e.g., "SMS Backup+") then click Create. Copy the Password: Copy the 16-digit code that appears; you won't see it again. Part 2: Configure SMS Backup+ Open SMS Backup+: Launch the app on your phone. Go to Advanced Settings: Tap on Advanced settings. Set up Custom IMAP: Tap on Custom IMAP server, then Authentication, and select Plain text. Enter Details: Username: Enter your full Gmail address. Password: Paste the 16-digit app password you generated without spaces. Security: Ensure it's set to TLS. Connect: Go back to the main screen; the connect field should now show your account. In case you need some Google verbiage: follow this [link](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en) to create an App password. Write down the password. Here are the app settings you need to adjust on your phone. Then IMAP settings: Server address: imap.gmail.com:993 Username: your Gmail account with @gmail.com Password: your App password that Google just generated (from the link, no spaces) Security: TLS Advanced settings: Authentication: IMAP username/password Then choose your backup settings, etc. Click on Backup and everything should work! I stitched this together after a long day so feel free to rewrite and share again. Thanks for everyones notes.

kerem commented

2026-02-26 01:32:15 +03:00

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@JohnoooT commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

Thanks. I came here for exactly this information. I understand that the version of RCS in Android 16 is different, and that SMSBackup+ will be unable to see or backup messages so long as RCS is turned on. The only workaround I have been able to find, is to turn off RCS.

Is that your experience also, or is there another workaround?

@JohnoooT commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): Thanks. I came here for exactly this information. I understand that the version of RCS in Android 16 is different, and that SMSBackup+ will be unable to see or backup messages so long as RCS is turned on. The only workaround I have been able to find, is to turn off RCS. Is that your experience also, or is there another workaround?

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2026-02-26 01:32:15 +03:00

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@FanOfNoMan commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

I did not make any changes to the RCS settings in Android 16. I was unable to get the Call Logs to populate my Inbox folder. The Call Log saving did work in the past.

@FanOfNoMan commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): I did not make any changes to the RCS settings in Android 16. I was unable to get the Call Logs to populate my Inbox folder. The Call Log saving did work in the past. <img width="1074" height="559" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/27707483-9ea6-464a-ab94-ca8ae139c981" />

kerem commented

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@FanOfNoMan commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026):

I had forgotten to check the "Backup Call Log" option. in Backup Settings. It's working now.

@FanOfNoMan commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2026): I had forgotten to check the "Backup Call Log" option. in Backup Settings. It's working now.