[GH-ISSUE #1113] Help restoring or replacing SMS-Backup+ after factory reset #894

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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 @danyfire on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/1113

Hello everyone,

I hope you're doing well. I need some help regarding the SMS-Backup+ application.

I'm planning to format (factory reset) my phone, but since the app is no longer available on the Play Store, I'm worried about being unable to reinstall it afterwards.

I've relied on SMS-Backup+ for years to keep track of my call history in Google Calendar and to back up SMS messages to a Gmail folder. I've been keeping it alive by monitoring GitHub and applying fixes when needed, but this time I'm not sure how to proceed.

Could you please advise me on a step-by-step process to safely restore the app after a reset?

I don't need to restore the SMS on the phone afterwards, as all my backups are already stored in Gmail. However, since the app is no longer officially supported, maybe you could recommend a replacement app that can fulfill the same two needs:

Upload call history to a Google Calendar (e.g., "Call History" calendar)
Upload SMS messages to a Gmail folder

Thank you very much for your help!
Best regards,
Danyfire

Originally created by @danyfire on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/1113 Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. I need some help regarding the SMS-Backup+ application. I'm planning to format (factory reset) my phone, but since the app is no longer available on the Play Store, I'm worried about being unable to reinstall it afterwards. I've relied on SMS-Backup+ for years to keep track of my call history in Google Calendar and to back up SMS messages to a Gmail folder. I've been keeping it alive by monitoring GitHub and applying fixes when needed, but this time I'm not sure how to proceed. Could you please advise me on a step-by-step process to safely restore the app after a reset? I don't need to restore the SMS on the phone afterwards, as all my backups are already stored in Gmail. However, since the app is no longer officially supported, maybe you could recommend a replacement app that can fulfill the same two needs: 1. Upload call history to a Google Calendar (e.g., "Call History" calendar) 2. Upload SMS messages to a Gmail folder Thank you very much for your help! Best regards, Danyfire

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

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@SteveHespelt commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025):

I just installed the latest version by downloading the app-release.apk on the releases page. Then launching the apk from the downloads folder (after enabling "install unknown apps" -> enable install from the browser you downloaded with. That ought to work as it worked for me on Sunday. Don't forget to reset that permission after you install from the downloaded apk.

@SteveHespelt commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2025): I just installed the latest version by downloading the app-release.apk on the releases page. Then launching the apk from the downloads folder (after enabling "install unknown apps" -> enable install from the browser you downloaded with. That ought to work as it worked for me on Sunday. Don't forget to reset that permission after you install from the downloaded apk.

kerem commented

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

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@danyfire commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025):

Is 1.6.0-BETA2 • Fix service bg handling app-release.apk 2.4 MB Oct 24, 2019

The last release ?

@danyfire commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025): Is 1.6.0-BETA2 • Fix service bg handling app-release.apk 2.4 MB Oct 24, 2019 The last release ?

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@SteveHespelt commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025):

Sorry, I should have stated 1.5.11 (latest non-beta release with an apk file... I should try 1.6 beta)

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