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 your text messages on both iPhone and Android devices. Text message backup made easy with this guide.

Switching to a new Android? Easily transfer data using Google Backup, a USB-C cable, or dedicated apps. Follow these steps to move files securely.

Google appears to be working on some upgrades for data transfer on Android, allowing for faster speeds and the process to work after setup.

If you want to save your text messages on an Android phone, it's actually extremely easy, and we couldn't recommend it more.