I have a Samsung Galaxy S8, and over the years, I've backed up the data on it. I currently need to view the call log backup file w/out restoring it and overwriting my current call log. I'm working on my laptop (Windows 10 Pro v21H1 (OS Build 19043.1165), and I tried FileViewPro, but it didn't produce readable output from the .bkp file. I know that these backup files are valid, b/c last year, I had to replace my phone, and I restored some of my data using them. I'd prefer to view these files on my computer, b/c I need to work w/ the data, but if the only way to see the output is to do so on my phone, I'll work w/ that. The only stipulation would be, I'd need to use an app that would allow me to load the .bkp file in tandem w/ my current call log, so no data is lost. Any suggestions for how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
[SOLVED] Looking for Suggestions for Reading Files w/ a .bkp File Extension
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andrewlen
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Hi,
I've found that the only reliable way to restore from (or to browse the contents of) .bkp files is to use a copy of the software that created them in the first place. A problem I've noticed in the past is that .bkp is not an extension that is unique to any particular backup solution and have seen a variety of apps over the years that use the extension for the backup archives they create. That makes it difficult for any generic file viewing software to be able to reliably read and provide access to the compressed files and archives created.
Your best bet at getting at your backed up data is to use the same software that created the backup in the first place. If that was on a previous version of Windows (Ie: Windows 7) and you find it will not install on Windows 10, then you may need to utilise something like a Windows 7 Virtual Machine for your purpose. That's not as complicated as it sounds, but the proviso is of course, knowing exactly how you backed up and which software was used to create the files you now need access to. Make sense?
Hope that's helpful.
Regards, Andrew
I've found that the only reliable way to restore from (or to browse the contents of) .bkp files is to use a copy of the software that created them in the first place. A problem I've noticed in the past is that .bkp is not an extension that is unique to any particular backup solution and have seen a variety of apps over the years that use the extension for the backup archives they create. That makes it difficult for any generic file viewing software to be able to reliably read and provide access to the compressed files and archives created.
Your best bet at getting at your backed up data is to use the same software that created the backup in the first place. If that was on a previous version of Windows (Ie: Windows 7) and you find it will not install on Windows 10, then you may need to utilise something like a Windows 7 Virtual Machine for your purpose. That's not as complicated as it sounds, but the proviso is of course, knowing exactly how you backed up and which software was used to create the files you now need access to. Make sense?
Hope that's helpful.
Regards, Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Thank you very much! In fact, this was quite helpful. These backups were actually taken using an app on my phone, then transferred to my Google Drive storage, where I could access them via my computer. The app is called SMS Backup & Restore made by a company called Syntech. I found their documentation online, so I'll read through that, and if necessary, I'll reach out to them directly. Thank you again for your expertise!
jmg999
Thank you very much! In fact, this was quite helpful. These backups were actually taken using an app on my phone, then transferred to my Google Drive storage, where I could access them via my computer. The app is called SMS Backup & Restore made by a company called Syntech. I found their documentation online, so I'll read through that, and if necessary, I'll reach out to them directly. Thank you again for your expertise!
jmg999
andrewlen
Well-known member
No probs. Please do update this thread with how you go.
Best, Andrew
Best, Andrew
Right after I posted my response to you, I checked the website for Syntech, and it turns out that their app has an online viewer that does exactly what I want. i can't believe that I didn't think of this in the first place. I'd incorrectly assumed that the app was some random one-off from the Google Play Store that wouldn't be of much help. So, everything worked out. Thank you.
For others, associating the file with an appropriate program also works.
andrewlen
Well-known member
Excellent news. Glad you were able to find that. 
Yes, sometimes it just helps to talk it over and get some other perspectives to jolt our memories. Happens to all of us :)
Cheers, Andrew
Yes, sometimes it just helps to talk it over and get some other perspectives to jolt our memories. Happens to all of us :)
Cheers, Andrew
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