Hi, I would like to export my messages to a different phone. I tried using SMS Backup from F-Droid, but although I granted all permissions, it does not export any messages.
Any other ideas on how to to that?
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use the backup functionality from settings, the exported file will contain sms
If you’re looking to export nothing but messages, this is a handy option as well:
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For that you have to first activate developer mode in order to have access to the terminal
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Thanks for the replies! Will I be able to import those on an Android phone?
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When exported via settings, there will be an ‘all.vcf’ in the resulting package (iirc). I presume that can be handled by at least some android applications.
Yes, but it contains all the contacts, not messages.
VCF = virtual contact file
This document explains how to export messages from the Sailfish SQL database to a spreadsheet file. I have not tried it for a while but I believe it is ok.
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Thank you, that worked fine. However, I have not found a way/App to import SMS from a csv file. All apps only seem to support their own format.
Yeah, that has always been so between all systems. A pity, to be honest.
You can find some information here.
If you have courage and time, you can adapt the script found above and transpose it for android.