[GTALUG] (off topic) Backup/restore of text messages on Android phone

[James Knott]

On 2020-05-07 01:48 PM, James Knott wrote:
>> I went tohttps://messages.google.com/web  as instructed on the app, and
>> scan the QR code.  It says "Incorrect Code".  Maybe, it's because I'm
>> not on the original phone.
>
> I don't think that's the issue.  I've only used Messages with my 
> current phone, but the messages go back to April 2014, when I had my 
> first smart phone.  Also, while I may have, I don't recall scanning a 
> QR code. 

There's a bit more info on that QR code here:
https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7611075?p=web_computer&visit_id=637244725294859444-1318004800&rd=1

Apparently, it's tied to the computer you're using to read the messages, 
not the app or phone.

"*Note*: The QR code for Messages for web is unique to your computer and 
pairs the mobile app to that computer. You can pair your Messages 
account on multiple devices, but only one will be active at a time. When 
you open Messages for web on a computer, your conversations on any other 
computers or browser tabs will become inactive."