Backup and restore feature by Google Messages

 Google Messages would make backing up and restore chats feature much easier 

Backing up your messages is one of the easiest ways to make sure you don't lose any vital information when changing, or resetting, your device. This goes doubly so for some of the best messaging apps like Google Messages. While it is possible to back up your messages via Google One, the same can't be said for the Google Messages app. However, a recent report revealed that Google is working to change that. Google Messages could soon get a backup and restore option. Google Messages is getting a backup and restore option, and we were able to activate the feature. This should be a more convenient way to back up your chat history than the current Google One solution. Google is making it much simpler to back up your messages on the Google Message app. It's going to be a lot more streamlined. Google already allows you to back up your text messages via Google One, but you can’t actually back up this data via Google Messages itself. Thankfully, it turns out Google is working on a backup and restore solution for the app, and we’re able to show you how it works.

In a recent development, Google discovered a new system called "Backup & Restore" found in the latest beta. According to the code strings, Backup will be able to restore conversations, media and more anytime. Google Messages will also offer end-to-end encryption that is secured by your lock screen. As per the latest beta version of the Google Messages app (version 20241118_02_RC00), numerous references to a backup and restore option in the app. Fortunately, we were able to activate the feature to get a better look. Google Messages could prompt you to activate backup functionality, but the option should also be accessible via the app’s settings menu under “backup & sync.” Finally, the conversations will restore automatically when you sign in. 

In any event, plenty of details about how Google Messages backup and restore should work and “conversations, media, and more” can be backed up and restored. The company also uses end-to-end encryption for your backup, although this understandably requires your device to have screen lock enabled. Google adds that your conversations will be automatically restored after signing in to Messages, so you don’t need to manually restore your chats in theory. Google could also let you “delete and start” a new backup or use Messages without backup functionality if your backup can’t be restored to your device. Furthermore, you also have the option to sync photos and videos via Wi-Fi. That’s a handy addition in line with other messaging apps, allowing you to sync your text history over mobile data while preserving your mobile data cap.

It should be noted that some devices will not be able to use the Backup feature. For instance, one of the main reasons revealed is that devices without a screen lock won't have access. However, It will still be possible to run Google Messages without a backup, and it can be turned off anytime in the settings. It should be noted that doing so will see your messages permanently deleted from your Google account. This news follows another report from last month that indicated Google was revamping the design of the Google Messages app to improve the user experience. According to the report, there are changes coming to the chat bubbles, and how we view profile images. Another report revealed several changes coming which aim to improve user privacy, including making profile images more visible.

There’s no word on a release date for this feature, but this would be a very convenient addition to Messages. It also comes after we discovered several more features coming to Google Messages, including the ability to choose photo quality before sending, sensitive content warnings for NSFW images, and a new way to check timestamps. Google Messages has a lot to offer and is a crucial part of the best Android phones. The ability to back up details in the app is a great one and will help to make the experience much more streamlined.