SMS Backup+
SMS Backup+ is made and published by Jan Berkel. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Jan Berkel. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Jan Berkel and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Rating on Google Play
- 2.86
- 67,111 ratings
- Installs
- 9.5 million
- Last updated
- April 22, 2018
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 2.44 MB
SMS Backup+ is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 13 years, until December 2023. It was popular, with 9.5 million installs. Users were critical: 2.9 stars from 67,111 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on SMS Backup+ for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to December 2023
Store listing
By Jan Berkel, from Google PlaySimilar apps
“Backup SMS, MMS and call history to Gmail, Google Calendar or IMAP.”
Description by Jan Berkel Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Later you can restore the saved data (except MMS) back to the phone, especially useful when switching to a new device.
IMAP access needs to be manually enabled in Gmail, see the website and FAQ for more information. You can of course use your own IMAP server for backups, giving you full control over your data.
SMS Backup+ is a free open-source project which has been in active development since the early days of Android, completely ad and tracking-free, supported through voluntary donations.
Many thanks to the numerous people who have donated, contributed feedback, code or translations – detailed credits can be found in the app or on the website.
Recent changes:
* More reliable auto backups
* Material UI with light/dark themes
* Runtime permissions on Android 6.0+
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 23
- App size
- 2.44 MB
- Needs Android
- 4.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by SMS Backup+
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.5.11
- Launched
- August 2010
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- August 2010
Installs over time
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to December 2023
SMS Backup+ was installed 9.5 million times before it was removed.
About the app and developer
About SMS Backup+
SMS Backup+ was a tools app developed by Jan Berkel. It was removed from Google Play Dec 21, 2023.
Install Statistics
SMS Backup+ had been installed 9.5 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
SMS Backup+ was rated 2.86 out of 5 stars, based on 67 thousand ratings.
App Information
SMS Backup+ was free. The app size was 2.45 MB. The last available version was 1.5.11. The last update was on April 22, 2018.
Technical Requirements
SMS Backup+ required Android 4.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since August 2010.
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