# SMS Backup & Restore Android app · by Firehawk · Tools SMS Backup & Restore has 2,308,720 installs (+0.3% a month, measured over 43 days), rated 3.5 from 24,465 ratings, \#3,491 of 242,560 in Tools. ## Figures - Installs: 2,308,720 - Rating: 3.5 · 24,465 ratings - Price: Free - In-app purchases: yes - 7-day growth in installs: +1,640 (+0.1%) - 30-day growth in installs: +8,009 (+0.3%) - Rank: #35,683 of 2,928,725 Android listings with an install count (down 1,327 since 2026-11-03) - Rank: #3,491 of 242,560 in Tools ## Is SMS Backup & Restore safe? StoreTally doesn't rate safety. Here's what the store and our tracking show: - Listed on Google Play. - Made by Firehawk; developer website listed: firehawk.ai. - On Google Play since 2022-02-19. Last updated 2026-10-12. - Rated 3.5 from 24,465 ratings. ## Reviews - Ratings by stars: 5★ 56% · 4★ 6% · 3★ 4% · 2★ 1% · 1★ 33% (24,451 ratings) ## Description What is SMS Backup & Restore? This Android backup and restore app helps you copy selected phone data before a reset or device change. Choose text messages, contacts, call logs, calendars, or apps, then save the backup to device storage or Google Drive. ⚠️ Important: The SMS Backup & Restore app must be installed, and a backup must be created before contacts are deleted. It can restore only contacts previously backed up with the app. The app restores content from backups you created; it is not a tool for finding messages or other data that were deleted before a backup existed. Who is SMS Backup & Restore for? It is for Android users preparing for a factory reset, moving text messages and contacts to a new phone, or keeping call logs and calendar entries in a separate backup. For a recurring routine, schedule backups daily, weekly, every two weeks, or monthly instead of starting each one manually. What does SMS Backup & Restore do? • Back up SMS and text messages for later restoration. • Create a contacts backup and restore saved contacts when needed. • Back up call logs to keep a copy of your call history. • Save calendar data and restore supported calendar entries. • Back up apps and reinstall them from a saved copy. • Choose device storage or Google Drive as the backup destination. • Schedule automatic backups for a regular backup routine. • Restore on the same phone or another Android device. • Transfer supported content between devices over Wi-Fi. Choose one category for a focused backup or include several supported data types before a reset. How does SMS Backup & Restore work? Select the data categories, choose a storage destination, and start the backup. Keep the backup files until you have confirmed that the data you need can be restored. Before a factory reset, save to Google Drive or copy the local “AllBackupRestore” folder somewhere safe. A backup left only on storage erased by the reset will not be available afterward. To restore, choose a saved backup and the content you want to return. If messages do not appear in your usual messaging app, restart the device. On a new phone, make the backup accessible there or use Wi-Fi migration. Android background restrictions, battery optimization, task killers, or memory cleaners may interrupt scheduled backups. Allow background operation or add the app to the relevant allowlist when your device provides that setting. Compatibility and requirements Availability depends on the selected content, Android permissions, device software, and access to the storage destination. Google Drive backup requires a connection and access to the Drive account used. App backup supports reinstalling saved apps; it does not guarantee that every app’s private data, account session, settings, or paid content will also return. Some apps may require a new download or sign-in. Restoration requires a usable backup. Before erasing a device, check the destination and confirm that the expected files are present. Results can vary with device settings, Android restrictions, storage, and file condition. The app contains ads and offers in-app purchases. Some options may differ between free and Premium access. Privacy App information and performance data, along with device or other identifiers, may be collected and shared with third parties. Data sent by the app is encrypted in transit, and the current data-safety information marks data deletion as unavailable. SMS Backup & Restore brings message, contact, call-log, calendar, app, scheduled, and device-migration tools into one Android backup workflow for preparing a reset or moving supported data to another phone. Permissions required: \- Storage, Sms, Contacts, Calendar, Phone, and Call Logs permissions are needed to back up and restore selected data. \- Disabled battery optimization helps display alerts and run scheduled backups reliably. --- Source: https://storetally.com/android/all.backup.restore As of 2026-11-12, from the StoreTally census.