I backed up my messages from KIES and they gave me a .sme file. but now my kies is not working, so can i know how do i change the sme file to .xml file so i can use another sms restore app to restore my messages? thanks
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Hello,
I was using WildChild custom rom for my WildfireS and created a SMS backup before flashing and moving to m1ndh4x8 ROM. In this ROM there is no backup/restore function though.
-How do I restore my messages? Can I upgrade the stock message app? Or is there any B&R app that can read the backup file? so far I tried many but non of them worked.
Thanks for your help.
maestro_mihagi said:
Hello,
I was using WildChild custom rom for my WildfireS and created a SMS backup before flashing and moving to m1ndh4x8 ROM. In this ROM there is no backup/restore function though.
-How do I restore my messages? Can I upgrade the stock message app? Or is there any B&R app that can read the backup file? so far I tried many but non of them worked.
Thanks for your help.
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Whats the file format of the backup u did is it a *.csv or a *.xml?
the file saved by the stock app doesn't have any extension. I tried to import it in excel but I can see only strange characters. I also tried to rename as *.xml and start the restore with SMS Backup and Restore but it says "Failed:Null".
Thanks for your interest.
maestro_mihagi said:
the file saved by the stock app doesn't have any extension. I tried to import it in excel but I can see only strange characters. I also tried to rename as *.xml and start the restore with SMS Backup and Restore but it says "Failed:Null".
Thanks for your interest.
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Hmmm
My stock sms does not contain resotring and backuping messages so i dont know if u want to be on the safe side the next time use super backup from the market
its backing up all ur sms contacs and the call log each one in a single file so u can easily restore
thanks, I restore the message in a very long way
1- i did a backup with CWM of the actual rom
2- I flashed the phone with the previous rom
3- I restored the sms backup with the stock messages app.
4- I made anotehr backup with SMSBackupandrestore
5- I restored the new ROM with the CWM backup
6- installed SMSB&R and imported my texts! Yeah..
Next time i will use directly third part software to do backup.
maestro_mihagi said:
thanks, I restore the message in a very long way
1- i did a backup with CWM of the actual rom
2- I flashed the phone with the previous rom
3- I restored the sms backup with the stock messages app.
4- I made anotehr backup with SMSBackupandrestore
5- I restored the new ROM with the CWM backup
6- installed SMSB&R and imported my texts! Yeah..
Next time i will use directly third part software to do backup.
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hahahah thats exactly what i had to do a few weeks ago but in my case i just lost one numer and had to do the whole procedure xD
Hi,
Just wondering if there is a solution for me here. I did a CWM backup before soft-bricking phone and now all is up and running again. I still have the clockworkmod folder on sdcard but no boot.img etc. I notice Titanium Backup is the paid version which offers the options mentioned here. Is there any chance of locating and recovering my sms from this cwm backup folder? TIA
I have a similar problem.
I have used stock message app for backup and tried to restore my messages after a factory reset of my HTC Sensation (stock rom). Backup file is 3MB big and I guess that is the "reason" why it keeps reporting that it is "Unable to restore messages".
The backup file is located on SD in the apropriate folder.
I tried with some old 768KB file and succeded. Sent 1 sms and did the new backup to be sure that folder is asociated with the app - everything is ok. Even though I have restored that 1 sms in order to test the restore function and the path to backup files. Everything works just fine.
Conclusion: The backup file I need is too big.
How to solve this issue?
Perhaps I could shrink it somehow or use another app to read the file? Any idea?
edit: I forgot to tell. Those messages are veeery important to me (business, love, contacts, etc...) so I'll try anything I can to restore them.
I guess I always ask some too dificult or stupid questions or am not being loved arround here
Sensation won't restore
pezzilla said:
I have a similar problem.
I have used stock message app for backup and tried to restore my messages after a factory reset of my HTC Sensation (stock rom). Backup file is 3MB big and I guess that is the "reason" why it keeps reporting that it is "Unable to restore messages".
The backup file is located on SD in the apropriate folder.
I tried with some old 768KB file and succeded. Sent 1 sms and did the new backup to be sure that folder is asociated with the app - everything is ok. Even though I have restored that 1 sms in order to test the restore function and the path to backup files. Everything works just fine.
Conclusion: The backup file I need is too big.
How to solve this issue?
Perhaps I could shrink it somehow or use another app to read the file? Any idea?
edit: I forgot to tell. Those messages are veeery important to me (business, love, contacts, etc...) so I'll try anything I can to restore them.
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Hi Pezilla
Did you resolve this issue? I did a factory reset of my HTC Sensation and have the exact same problem. File size is 2.3Mb. No problem restoring smaller files. I can't think how to reduce the size of the file because I don't know how to read it!!
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anbo1x said:
Hi Pezilla
Did you resolve this issue? I did a factory reset of my HTC Sensation and have the exact same problem. File size is 2.3Mb. No problem restoring smaller files. I can't think how to reduce the size of the file because I don't know how to read it!!
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Hi, I have a similar problem. I have an SMS backup file from my HTC Wildfire S. This backup file was created on the SD Card by my unrooted and unmodified phone. I then rooted the phone, and now run WildChild on it. I cannot restore my old SMS from the original backup file.
As mentioned above, I have a file with no extension.
How can I restore my SMS messages? What apps do I need and where will I get them. (Total Noob!!).
Thanks
jamsy said:
Hi, I have a similar problem. I have an SMS backup file from my HTC Wildfire S. This backup file was created on the SD Card by my unrooted and unmodified phone. I then rooted the phone, and now run WildChild on it. I cannot restore my old SMS from the original backup file.
As mentioned above, I have a file with no extension.
How can I restore my SMS messages? What apps do I need and where will I get them. (Total Noob!!).
Thanks
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I searched that issue very much, so sorry but no other application reads that stock sms backup You have to flash stock rom first, after that you can restore your sms.
I have a pretty much stock S3, unrooted, etc. I broke the screen. I'm trying to backup my files so I can restore to my new S3. Kies sucks, it keeps timing out.
All I really want is my text messages (contacts, cal, etc are synced with Google, I'll just redownload all my apps). I can access the file system to download files from the phone via Kies (I've pulled all my pictures off the phone). Is there a way to pull the text message db off the phone too?
I was hoping there is a single file on the system somewhere with all the texts and I could simply copy that to my computer and then copy that to my new S3 in the same location...
realwisam said:
I have a pretty much stock S3, unrooted, etc. I broke the screen. I'm trying to backup my files so I can restore to my new S3. Kies sucks, it keeps timing out.
All I really want is my text messages (contacts, cal, etc are synced with Google, I'll just redownload all my apps). I can access the file system to download files from the phone via Kies (I've pulled all my pictures off the phone). Is there a way to pull the text message db off the phone too?
I was hoping there is a single file on the system somewhere with all the texts and I could simply copy that to my computer and then copy that to my new S3 in the same location...
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Question answered multiple times follow the rules and search .
Titanium Backup Pro should back up SMS .
jje
JJEgan said:
Question answered multiple times follow the rules and search .
Titanium Backup Pro should back up SMS .
jje
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Sorry, I've spent hours searching around. Wasn't really able to find anything conclusive. Wouldn't I need access to my phone in order to install Titanium Backup Pro? The LCD screen is broken.
you're in a tough situation.
its a bit difficult situation.
im not sure if using a hdmi output device would help?
Hello Xda,
I've recently flashed a custom 4.4.2 Kitkat rom and was trying to restore my SMS (to Messaging app not Hangouts).
The restore is completed successfuly without any errors, but when i open the messaging app I can't find any of the restored SMSs.
the file is message.sms .. and was taken from Android 4.2.2 using wondershare MobileGo.
Any idea how to solve this one ?
Thanks all.
No Replies at all ?! ... no one is familiar with .sms/xml file formats for SMS backup ?!
xda-Newbie said:
No Replies at all ?! ... no one is familiar with .sms/xml file formats for SMS backup ?!
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Had no problem restoring to OMNI with TiBu - I restored SMS, MMS, and call logs. The only restore I had issue with was with WiFi (needed advanced setting to get onto my works wifi and those special setting wouldnot restored on 4.4.x)
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xda-Newbie said:
No Replies at all ?! ... no one is familiar with .sms/xml file formats for SMS backup ?!
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Do you still have the backup of the other ROM? If so, restore it, install Titanium Backup, backup SMS, and then restore on new ROM.
Is there any way to convert .sms file to .xml file ?
xda-Newbie said:
Is there any way to convert .sms file to .xml file ?
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What did you use to create the file in the first place? Check there to see if there is an option. Also, have you opened the file with a text editor? I'm willing to bet that it is already formatted in XML with a custom extension.
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xda-Newbie said:
Is there any way to convert .sms file to .xml file ?
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Did you even read my advice?
xda-Newbie said:
No Replies at all ?! ... no one is familiar with .sms/xml file formats for SMS backup ?!
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Try Backuptrans SMS + MMS Transfer. It can restore messages to android 4.4 device. If you have messages in .xml file, contact the support team and they will convert the file for you.
Hello guys,
my issue is that I've made my whole sms data backup. It is in . zip format and I have no idea, how to restore them now. I've tried to copy the zip file to SmsRestore folder and even though its visible to device, still appears message, that there is no backup file.
What shall I do to restore my previously saved messages?
thx in advance
Hello All,
I have a co-worked that backup all her SMS messages. Sadly, she does not know which program she used. It is a relatively new Samsung Galay Phone on the Verizon Network. The file has a .BK files extension. I copied the file to my Galaxy Tablet, and I tried to use the SMS Backup & Restore program, sadly it say's "Can't Open File".
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Thank you....
[Q] Need SMS restored from Kies .bk file
I rooted and flashed BeanStalk and mistakenly relied on Kies to backup the SMS history. Now I'm left with a .bk file and having trouble finding an app that can read it. Google search didn't help and forum search is down right now. Any help...
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xXx yYy said:
[Q] Need SMS restored from Kies .bk file
I rooted and flashed BeanStalk and mistakenly relied on Kies to backup the SMS history. Now I'm left with a .bk file and having trouble finding an app that can read it. Google search didn't help and forum search is down right now. Any help...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I saw this 10 year old article before I posted. My Co-Work would not have rooted the phone, or know what that means.