When backing up and restoring Google Messages on Android, ysers go through the Google One in the device’s Settings app. However, they can't perform this action directly from the Google Messages app. This may change soon.
According to 9to5, a Google Messages app beta includes references to a backup and restore option directly in the app. Android Authority has been able to view images of the new feature and offer early insight into how it works.
The entry screens for the newly uncovered "Backup & restore" section in Google Messages includes a lot of information, including:
- "Backup is better with Messages. Restore your conversations, media & more anytime in app."
- "Your backup will be end-to-end encrypted and secured by your screen lock."
- "Your conversations restore automatically when you sign in."
Other details uncovered say that user will be able to back up and restore "conversations, media, and more" and use end-to-end encryption. For the latter, however, the device’s screen lock must be enabled for this to work.
It has also been discovered that conversations will be automatically restored when users sign in to Messages. This means they won’t have to restore their chats, making the process more convenient.
Finally, the new backup and restore features are expected to add some currently missing flexibility. For example, there’s a toggle to sync only photos and videos via Wi-Fi. As Android Authority explains: "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."
The new feature in Google Messages is expected to improve both confidence and flexibility in the backup process. Currently, the backup process through Google One has its limitations. However, the details regarding this update, including the public release date, remain unclear.
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