
Note: The app uses proper authorization procedures (OAuth) and allows you to block access at any time from your Gmail Account settings. On the next screen, go through the list of services that SMS Backup+ wants to access on your phone and tap on Agree in case you agree to the terms. Install SMS Backup+ On Your Android PhoneĪfter enabling IMAP on your Gmail Account, you need to get back to your Phone in order to install SMS Backup+ App on your Android Phone.ġ. Open the Google Play Store on your Android Device and search for SMS Backup+ an app by Jan Berkel (See image below)Ģ. You will see the Status of IMAP Settings turning to IMAP is Enabled in Green Letters (just as you can see in above image for POP is Enabled). Sign-in to your Gmail Account using a desktop computer.Ģ. Once you are in your Gmail Account, Click on the Gear icon located in the top right corner of your screen.Ĥ. Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP link located at the top of your screen.ĥ. Now, click on the little circle next to Enable IMAPĦ. After ticking Enable IMAP, go down the page and click on Save However, the App Developer recommends enabling IMAP before Backing up Text Messages.ġ. Note: During out testing we were able to backup Text Messages without enabling IMAP on our Gmail Account. SMS Backup+ requires IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in order access your Gmail Account via a remote mail server. Hence, the first step would be to enable IMAP access in your Gmail Account. Transfer SMS Messages From Your Android Phone to your Gmail Account.



You must first Enable IMAP in your Gmail Account.The procedure to Backup of Text Messages on your Android Phone to your Gmail Account can be broken into the following steps.
