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SMS Backup, Print & Restore 4.0.4.3

80 MB / 500K+ Downloads / Rating 4.4 - 12,649 reviews


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SMS Backup, Print & Restore, developed and published by GilApps, has released its latest version, 4.0.4.3, on 2025-04-17. This app falls under the Productivity category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 500000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.4, based on 12.649 reviews.

SMS Backup, Print & Restore APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.gilapps.smsshare2

Updated: 8 days ago

Developer Name: GilApps

Category: Productivity

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SMS Backup, Print & Restore on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.4
Total 12,649 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2025-04-22
works for me

5 ★, on 2025-04-21
Tried several backup apps before, but none worked as smoothly as this one. It works great

5 ★, on 2025-04-21
My brother passed away and I was terrified of losing our messages. This app has helped me keep those precious conversations safe forever.

5 ★, on 2025-04-21
Simple, effective and reliable. I have backed up my messages many times and it has never failed me.

1 ★, on 2025-04-20
Can't select all messages. Garbage UI

5 ★, on 2025-04-20
Awesome App

Previous Versions

SMS Backup, Print & Restore 4.0.4.3
2025-04-17 / 80 MB / Android

SMS Backup, Print & Restore 4.0.3.4
2024-12-16 / 63.7 MB / Android 5.0+

SMS Backup, Print & Restore 4.0.1.5
2024-06-17 / 64.9 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Backup, Convert, Exports your SMS/MMS text messages to PDF, WORD, EXCEL, CSV, JPG, HTML, or TXT and then restore them to your device, print, or share them

A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY SMARTPHONE!!!

Previously called "SMS Share 2"

With "SMS Backup, Print & Restore" you can create backups of your SMS, MMS, and RCS logs and then share it using Email, Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, and every other sharing method your phone provides. then you can use the files for storing in your PC or backup to the cloud. later you can use these files to restore your messages or print them

So, What can you do with "SMS Backup, Print & Restore":
✉️ Backup & Restore your messages - just send your messages to your email or leave the files on your device - you can restore all the messages on the same device or another device.
✉️ Automatic Scheduled Backup to the cloud Upload you chats to Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive
✉️ Print your SMS and MMS Backups! - Perfect for court or for archiving impotent messages with loved ones. Print directly from your phone or share the backup to your email, open it on the desktop, and print.


Special Features:
⭐ Backup and restore both text and multimedia messages
⭐ Supports RCS and "Advanced Messaging" (Not on all devices)
⭐ Supports Emojis.
⭐ Previews PDF and TXT files
⭐ Supports contacts sharing - vCard, xCard, jCard, and hCard
⭐ Supports calendar events sharing - vCal (Events, Todos, Journal)

Trial/Pro Versions
"SMS Backup & Restore", even though it performs a simple task, is a major project to develop and maintain. Because there are so many devices and so many different apps for texting, it requires constant attention, development, and improvements. in order to keep it moving, there is a symbolic fee for unlocking all the features.
The free version allows you to share 6 messages each time and includes ads. It is a bit more complex but it actually allows the full functionality, especially for shorter conversions. If you upgrade to pro, you can send all the messages in one go.

Personal note from the developer:
I'm very grateful to know that the app is serving many of you in important cases like getting justice or saving important messages from your families. I do the best I can to remember this and improve the app as much as I can with the intention to help in needed times and not just to treat it as a business. If you are in urgent need of the app, yet can not afford it at the moment, please contact me.

Converting And Exporting SMS - Formats:
"SMS Backup, Print & Restore" will convert your SMS text messages to PDF, CSV, HTML, or JPG formats, export the conversations to files, and save them to your device storage.
It will use these files as attachments and share them via different sharing apps. the files are all restorable, meaning you can retrieve your texting data back to the device.

PDF File:
The best option for printing SMS text messages and media (MMS/RCS messages).
Can be opened by Adobe Reader.
"SMS Backup, Restore & Print" will create beautifully designed PDF files with graphics and text.
It supports SMS text messages, as well as MMS multimedia messages (photos and links)

HTML File:
A compact file - can be open via the web browser. Good for backup or for printing long conversations or in case the PDF option does not work properly.

Spreadsheet
Best for data analysis.
Opens with Excel or Google Sheets.
Converts your SMS conversations to well-organized datasheets.

Image Files:
Best for sharing your SMS/MMS conversations with friends (like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter ens').
Supports .jpg .png and .webp photo file formats
It supports SMS text messages, as well as MMS/RCS multimedia messages


The "SMS Backup & Restore" app has a slick UI, integrated with animations, which makes the app easy and simple to use.

Hope you enjoy and find the app useful :)

New features

Version 4 is here!

New Features:
1. Automatic scheduled backups
2. Output to Word documents and Excel Spreadsheets
3. Online themes and background patterns
4. Options menu reinvented with page layout preview
5. Custom date format
6. Hide page footer & header (premium users only)
7. Website Link previews
8. Customize the recipient's names, phone numbers, and photos
9. Support for Android 15
10. Change recipient info

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.