Where Does SMS Backup+ Store Backups on Android?
Where SMS Backup+ keeps settings and local backups on Android, and what syncs to Gmail backup.
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SMS Backup+ splits Android state two ways: message backups synced to Gmail and Drive, plus settings with local XML copies on the phone. The cloud half does the real moving on every device.
Scheduled backups keep history current without thinking. Local XML serves as a spare when accounts change. Reinstalls pull cloud history back on sign in; local copies need manual moves every time you switch phones.
Where SMS Backup+ stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/SMSBackupRestore
Backups sync to Gmail and Drive with XML spares in shared storage. Verify threads after signing in. Schedules keep history current.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move SMS history to a new phone?
Backups upload to Gmail and Drive automatically on schedule, so new phones pull history on sign in. Local XML copies serve as spares. Verify threads appear before wiping the old phone.
Where are SMS Backup+ XML files?
Open SMS Backup+ settings and read the backup folder. XML files land in shared storage while Gmail holds the synced copy. The field always shows the live path after changes.
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