Google automatically backs up your texts, but if you need more control over where they're saved and want to initiate a manual backup, you'll have to rely on an alternate service. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available for free, and it's easy to set things up.

Does Google Backup save text messages?

Text Messages: Part of Android Backups (sort of)

Being a Google OS, Android makes use of the user's Google Account to store backups. Unlike Apple, Google does not count the space taken by these backups towards your Google Drive allotment.

Are text messages stored on Google Drive?

Does Google Backup Text Messages? As a cloud storage platform that is well-integrated with the Android system, Google Drive will back up your SMS text messages, app data, call history, contacts, etc.