How to transfer SMS to Android from computer?

Get Android SMS backed up on computer with Backuptrans Android SMS Transfer and now want to transfer SMS back to your Android phone or to a new Android? The following article will show you how to transfer SMS to Android step by step:

Step1: Run software on computer and connect Android
Run the software and connect Android to computer with USB cable. Then, the software will find device connected and show it on the left Devices list.

Note: If the software could not find your Android connected, please ensure the device has USB debugging enabled first. Some Android devices require USB driver software to be installed on Windows in order to connect to a PC properly. Please refer HERE for more info.

Step2-A: Transfer all SMS to Android
1) Click the backup file in Local Database list.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Transfer SMS from Database to Android" button or go File -> Transfer SMS from Database to Android.

    Tip: Or you can right click the backup file in Local Database list and then choose "Transfer SMS from Database to Android".

Step2-B: Transfer only the SMS with a single contact to Android
1) Click your wanted contact name under Database.
2) Turn to top toolbar and press "Transfer SMS from Database to Android" button or go File -> Transfer SMS from Database to Android.

    Tip: Or you can right click the contact name and then choose "Transfer SMS with this contact to Android".

Step3: Choose a device you want to transfer to
Select a device that you want to transfer SMS to. Click Confirm to continue.

Transferred successfully

Perfect job! With Backuptrans Android SMS Transfer, you can keep your Android SMS safe on computer, and more importantly restore and transfer SMS messages back to Android any time you want.

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