Full Guide: Back Up & Restore LINE Chat Messages on Android

Having a conversation on LINE would be interesting and convenient. But if you have discussed something important with your co-worker or clients on this application, you need to backup these messages after finishing the conversation. That's because the phone data, especially the application files are very easy to be deleted or lost for different reasons.

Then, you must ask:" How to back up and restore LINE chat history on Android?" This is not a difficult question to answer actually since the LINE application features the backup and restore functions already. So you can accomplish the backup and restore process in the App easily. Now let's see how to backup the LINE messages on Android and how to restore the backed-up files.

Part 1. Tutorial to Back Up LINE Chat Messages on Android

To accomplish the LINE chat messages backup, you do not need to ask any third-party software for help. On the contrary, you can perform the backup process in the LINE settings directly. This is the official way to backup the LINE data so it would be secure. Now just go with the step-by-step tutorial below to backup your LINE chats.

Step 1. Launch the LINE App on your phone and enter the chat room which contains the chat you need to backup from the Chats tab.

Step 2. Next, you need to select and tap on the Chats Settings from the top right menu.

Step 3. Now you can click on the option Backup Chat History and then two options will pop up: Backup as a Text File or Backup All. Just select one of them according to your need.

Step 4. Then you need to confirm your option and send the backup files to your email.

Step 5. Enter your email address and then tap on Send to complete the LINE chats backup.

Here, you need to know something about the chat history backup of LINE:

- The method we introduced above can only backup the individual conversation on LINE. That is to say, you need to repeat the steps for each individual conversation that you want to backup.

- You should make sure that the free storage space of your device is sufficient before starting the backup since all the backup files will be saved to the SD card or Android device automatically. If the available space is not enough on the phone, the backup will be failed.

- When you select the Backup as a Text File option in Step 3, things like stickers, photos, videos and voice messages will not be saved and cannot be restored afterwards.

- If you want to restore the chat history later, you need to click on Backup Chat History> Backup All in settings.

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Part 2. How to Restore LINE Chats from Backup?

After backing up the chat history, you can get back your wanted conversations easily when you accidently lost them. To achieve this goal, you have two options actually: restore from SD card or the device. Let's see the details of these two means together.

Option 1. Restore the LINE chats from SD card

If you select to backup the messages to your SD card before, you need to extract the data from the card certainly.

Step 1. Enter the LINE application and open the chat room which you want to restore messages to.

Step 2. Click on the menu option and then select Chat Settings from the listed options.

Step 3. Finally, you can press the Import Chat History option to move the messages from SD card to LINE.

Option 2. Save the backup files to LINE's backup folder manually

For the users who have backed up the files to your Android phone directly, you need to:

Step 1. Connect your device to the computer and save the backup files to the LINE_backup folder. Or you can use some file management applications like ES File Explorer.

Step 2. Then, you can go to the LINE App on your phone and click on the Menu icon> Chat Settings> Import Chat History to import the backed-up LINE messages to the application.

FAQs about LINE Chat Backup & Restore

Q1. Where does LINE store backup files?

On Android devices, LINE stores backups in your linked Google Drive account. On iPhones, backups are saved to iCloud, which means you must be logged in to the correct account to access your data.

Q2. Does LINE backup include photos and videos?

Yes, LINE usually includes photos and videos in the backup. However, very large files, expired media, or certain temporary content may not be saved, depending on your storage and network conditions.

Q3. How often should I back up my LINE chats?

You should back up your chats regularly, especially before switching phones, performing system updates, or uninstalling LINE. Weekly or monthly backups are recommended for active users.

Q4. Can I enable automatic backup on LINE?

Yes, LINE allows you to turn on automatic backups so your chats are saved regularly without manual action. This feature works when your device is connected to the internet and cloud services are active.

Q5. Can I restore LINE backup to a different phone number?

Yes, you can restore chats even if your phone number changes, as long as your LINE account, email, or linked social account remains the same and is properly verified.

Q6. What should I do if LINE backup fails?

First, check your internet connection and cloud storage space. Then confirm that you are logged in to the correct Google or Apple account and try restarting the app or device.

Q7. Does LINE backup include stickers and themes?

Purchased stickers and themes are linked to your LINE account rather than the backup file. After restoring chats, you may need to re-download them from the Sticker Shop.

Q8. Can I transfer LINE chats between Android and iPhone?

Officially, LINE only supports limited cross-platform transfers. Some messages and media may not be restored completely, so important chats should be saved separately if possible. (Here's how to copy LINE messages from iPhone to Android).

Q9. How long are LINE backups kept?

LINE backups stay in your cloud storage until they are replaced by new backups or deleted manually. They remain available as long as your cloud account is active.

Q10. Will restoring a backup overwrite my current chats?

Yes, restoring a backup will replace the existing chat history on your device. Any messages received after the last backup may be permanently lost.

Q11. Why are some chats missing after restoration?

Some chats may be missing if the backup was outdated, incomplete, or interrupted. Compatibility issues, skipped files, or account mismatches can also cause data loss. To fix this, check if a newer backup is available, make sure you are logged in with the correct iCloud or Google account, and try restoring again using a stable internet connection.

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