Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has launched Truecaller Backup for Android, a new feature which allows users to backup and restore their contacts, call history, block list, and settings.
The feature comes in handy when you’re switching to a new phone, getting a new SIM card, or resetting your device. Truecaller Backup simplifies transition to a new phone without losing contacts, call logs, etc.
How Does it works?
Truecaller will create a private folder on your Google Drive to store the backed up files.
Note, Truecaller does not inspect nor have access to this folder.
How to enable backup?
- Enable feature through the wizard or within the app settings
- Select Google account to store the backup
- Grant Truecaller access to Google Drive
How to restore backup?
- Make sure the same Google account that was used to perform the backup has been added to your phone
- Uninstall and reinstall Truecaller on your device and you'll be prompted to restore
- Wait for the restore to finish and restart Truecaller
What does truecaller backup?
- Contacts
- Call log and search history
- Unknown numbers identified by Truecaller
- App settings
- Blocklist
Before You Begin, It’s important to note the following;
- Truecaller does not restore picture of your contacts
- Does not restore ringtones, as it's a system setting
- You can only restore during activation (through the wizard)
- Backup is tied to your phone number and Google account
- Backup frequency is by default set to weekly (daily and monthly can be set within the app settings)
- Google play services version 11.6.0 or above is required
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