To save and transfer SMS on Android, follow these steps:
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Go to PlayStore and install the free application SMS Backup & Restore on your previous or new mobile device.
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Save the SMS messages on your old mobile phone.
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Transfer the backup data file from the old device to the new one using methods like Bluetooth, email, cloud storage, cable, etc.
How to Restore SMS
To restore SMS messages, you need to download an application like SMS Backup & Restore to save and restore SMS messages on Android. This application allows you to save SMS messages to your Gmail account or SD card. Android does not have a native function for this operation.
Where are SMS messages stored in Android?
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Enter the "Archive" folder.
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Click on SMS Backup and Restore.
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A page will open with two files that you can transfer to your computer or open directly from Android. Simply press the icon to open the backup messages.
How to save SMS from your mobile to your computer
Follow these steps to save SMS from your mobile to your computer:
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Use a USB cable to connect your Android smartphone to the computer.
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Select the "Text Messages" box in the central panel.
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Wait for the transfer process to complete by clicking the "Start Copy" button.
How to transfer SMS from one phone to another
To transfer SMS from one phone to another, you can use the following methods:
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The Android automation application MacroDroid allows you to automatically forward SMS to another phone.
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You can transfer SMS from one phone to another using IFTTT, one of the most popular automatic action apps for Android.
How to transfer messages from SIM to phone
To store SMS on the SIM card, follow these steps:
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After choosing to save messages on the SIM card, select the "Copy to SIM" or "Move to SIM" option in the menu or settings.
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Confirm the action and wait for the transfer to complete.
How long can SMS be stored on the SIM card?
When the SIM card memory is full, the SMSC will continuously attempt to deliver the message for the entire validity period, which usually lasts 24 hours.
How to read received messages
To read a message, click on the cloud icon in the top right corner. Then, choose the chat you want and press on it. A small window will automatically open in the bottom right corner, containing the sent and received messages related to that chat.
How to restore messages on Android
To restore messages on Android, follow these steps:
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Start SMS Backup & Restore.
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Tap the "?" button, choose "Restore," and then select the backup files to restore from the chosen location.
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Press the "Restore," "OK," and "Change" buttons to complete the process.
How to recover deleted messages from the SIM card
To recover deleted messages from the SIM card, you can use RecuperareFile.NET software. Follow these steps:
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Download and install RecuperareFile.NET on your computer.
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Install the SIM card reader. Insert the SIM card and connect it to the PC via USB.
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Click on the search button at the top to search for and recover deleted SMS from the card.