AT&T Messages
Backup & Sync
Your messages backed up in the AT&T cloud
Your text and picture messages will be backed up in the cloud for up to 90 days. You can download your messages when you buy a new AT&T Backup & Sync-capable smartphone.
Text from your smartwatch or tablet
Because your messages are in the cloud, you can send and receive texts from a smartwatch or tablet using your mobile number.
Messages sync across your devices
Your message activity syncs in the cloud so you can keep the conversation going from your smartwatch or tablet.
Send messages from your smartwatch or tablet
Now you have a way to keep the conversation going from all of your devices using your mobile number.
Text from your tablet
Look for the AT&T Messages app on your tablet, or download the tablet app now.*
Text from your smartwatch
Sync your compatible smartwatch with AT&T NumberSync® to send and receive messages.
Frequently asked questions
- What is AT&T Messages Backup & Sync?AT&T Messages Backup & Sync is a service integrated into your smartphone messaging app that backs up your text and picture messages in the AT&T cloud and syncs them to your phone. Also:
1. Messages stored in the AT&T cloud can be downloaded to a smartphone that supports Backup & Sync.
2. You can access your messages - and send or receive messages using your mobile number - from your smartwatch or tablet. - How do I use AT&T Messages Backup & Sync?The first time you use the Messaging app on your smartphone, you’ll be given an opportunity to opt in to use the service. You can also opt in at any time from the Messaging app by going to Settings > AT&T Messages Backup & Sync. Once the service is running, you don’t need to do anything else. Your messages will be backed up in the AT&T cloud and will remain in sync with your smartphone.
- Which smartphones can use AT&T Messages Backup & Sync?
Full list of eligible devices:
Device Market Name
HTC One (M8)
HTC One M9
LG Arena 2/Neon Plus
LG Escape Plus
LG Fortune 2
LG G Vista 2
LG G3
LG G4
LG G5
LG G6
LG G7
LG G8 ThinQ
LG G8X ThinQ
LG K10
LG K20
LG K40
LG K92 5G
LG Phoenix 2
LG Phoenix 3
LG Phoenix 4
LG Phoenix 5
LG Phoenix Plus
LG Prime 2
LG Risio 3
LG Stylo 4
LG Stylo 5
LG Stylo 5+
LG V10
LG V20
LG V30
LG V35 ThinQ
LG V40 ThinQ
LG V60 ThinQ
LG Velvet
LG Wing
LG X Venture
LG Xpression Plus 2
LG Xpression Plus 3
Motorola e5
Motorola G6 Play
Motorola moto g Play
Motorola moto G Pure
Motorola moto g stylus 5G
Motorola moto g7 PLAY
Motorola moto one 5G
Motorola one 5G ace
Motorola razr
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy A02s
Samsung Galaxy A03s
Samsung Galaxy A10e
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy A50
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A6
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime 3
Samsung Galaxy Express Prime 3
Samsung Galaxy J2 Dash
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure
Samsung Galaxy J3
Samsung Galaxy J3 2018
Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung Galaxy J7 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy Sol 3
Samsung Galaxy X Cover Field Pro
Samsung Galaxy X Cover Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
ZTE Axon M
ZTE Z835
ZTE Z971In 2022, Samsung smartphones will use Messages by Google as the default messaging app. If you’d like to use AT&T Messages Backup & Sync, you’ll need to switch to the Samsung Messages app located in the Samsung folder on these devices:
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22 UltraLearn how to Switch to Samsung Messages.
If you were using AT&T Messages Backup & Sync on your last phone, then got one of these Galaxy phones and are not using Samsung Messages, learn how to use Smart Switch to transfer your Messages, Pictures, Contacts, and more to your new phone.
- Why are my downloaded messages unread?If you have the AT&T Messages Backup & Sync service, but haven’t been using it on a supported device, messages stored in our cloud will appear unread when they’re downloaded to your phone. After you read these messages on your phone, they’ll be in sync with the cloud.
- Why did deleted messages appear after I turned the service on?If you have the AT&T Messages Backup & Sync service, but haven’t been using it on a supported device, messages deleted from your phone have not been deleted from the cloud. The first time Backup & Sync syncs with the cloud, you may see previously deleted messages appear in your inbox. Going forward, any message you delete from your phone will be deleted from the cloud.