# SMS Drive - Backup & Restore

> **App Name:** SMS Drive - Backup & Restore
> **Developer:** Devesh Rx Apps
> **Package ID:** devesh.ephrine.backup.sms
> **Platform:** Android
> **Official Website:** https://smsdrive.deveshrx.com
> **Google Play Store:** https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=devesh.ephrine.backup.sms
> **Support Email:** info@deveshrx.com

## About SMS Drive
**SMS Drive** is a powerful, simple, and easy-to-use Android SMS Backup solution designed to seamlessly sync your text messages across all your devices. Whether you are switching to a new phone, performing a factory reset, or just want to secure your important text messages, SMS Drive provides a reliable cloud backup experience. 

Unlike other applications, you do not need to uninstall or replace your favorite default SMS messenger. SMS Drive is engineered to work smoothly alongside your default SMS app as a dedicated companion for backup and restore operations.

## Key Features
- **Cross-Device Sync:** Synchronize your SMS text messages across multiple Android smartphones and tablets effortlessly.
- **Unlimited Cloud Storage:** Never worry about space. SMS Drive offers unlimited, dedicated cloud storage strictly for your SMS backups.
- **One-Tap Backup & Restore:** Securely backup your messages to the cloud and quickly restore them when setting up a new Android phone.
- **Auto-Backup:** Automate your backup routines in the background to ensure your latest messages are constantly secured.
- **Export SMS Data:** Export individual SMS threads or all messages into standard, easily readable formats including Text (.txt), HTML, and JSON files.
- **Low Data & Bandwidth Usage:** Our advanced data compression algorithms ensure fast uploads and downloads while conserving your mobile data.
- **Secure OTP Login:** Ditch complex passwords. Log in quickly and securely using your phone number and an OTP (One-Time Password).

## App Guide: How to Use SMS Drive
1. **Download & Install:** Get "SMS Drive - Backup & Restore" from the Google Play Store.
2. **Easy Login:** Open the app and sign in securely using your Phone Number via OTP. 
3. **Grant Permissions:** Allow the necessary system permissions (Read/Write SMS, Contacts) so the app can fetch your messages and match them with your contact names.
4. **Manual Backup:** Tap the "Backup" button on the dashboard to securely upload your local SMS database to your dedicated cloud drive.
5. **Restore to a New Phone:** Install SMS Drive on your new Android device, log in with the same phone number, and tap "Restore" to retrieve all your text messages.
6. **Enable Auto-Backup:** Navigate to settings to enable automatic, scheduled backups for complete peace of mind.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

**Q: Do I have to change my default SMS app to use SMS Drive?**
A: No! SMS Drive is built as a companion app. You can keep using Google Messages, Samsung Messages, or any default app you love. You may only be prompted to temporarily set SMS Drive as the default app during the restoration process, after which you can switch right back.

**Q: Is there a limit to how many messages I can back up?**
A: SMS Drive provides unlimited cloud storage dedicated entirely to your SMS backup needs. 

**Q: How do I transfer my SMS from my old phone to a new Android phone?**
A: Simply install SMS Drive on your old phone and perform a Backup. Then, install the app on your new phone, log in with the same mobile number, and hit Restore.

**Q: Can I read my backed-up messages on a computer?**
A: Yes. You can use the "Export" feature within the app to save your SMS conversations as a Text (.txt), HTML, or JSON file, which you can easily transfer and open on any PC or Mac.

**Q: Is my data safe and encrypted?**
A: Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard security protocols to ensure your privacy and data integrity.

## Privacy & Permissions Explained
SMS Drive strictly values user privacy and transparency. To function properly, the app requires the following Android permissions:

- **Read SMS (`READ_SMS`) & Write SMS (`WRITE_SMS`):** Used strictly for reading your local messages to back them up to the cloud, and for writing them back to your phone's storage during the restore process.
- **Read Contacts (`READ_CONTACTS`):** Used locally to display the actual names of your senders rather than just plain phone numbers, making it easier to read your message threads.
- **Foreground Notifications (`POST_NOTIFICATIONS` & `FOREGROUND_SERVICE`):** Ensures that heavy background tasks—like syncing, backing up, and restoring—run reliably without being interrupted by the Android system, while keeping you informed of the progress.