How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

Learn how to back up text messages on Android using Google One, SMS Backup+, and SMS Backup & Restore. Keep your messages safe.

Switch from RCS to SMS on your Android phone by adjusting settings in the Messages app. Disable RCS chats to send texts via SMS without internet dependency.