How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

It is easy to back up files from your Android phone on a Windows PC. Here’s how: Plug your phone into a USB port on your desktop or laptop.

How to send and receive Google Messages from your computer Before you can send and receive text messages from your computer, you must install the Google Messages app.