iamtennislover/hangouts-converter

A tool to convert a Hangouts.json file to a file that can be used by the SMS Backup and Restore app

hangouts-converter

A tool for importing Hangouts messages to your Android phone.

Disclaimer: This program works for my specific data set. It might work with yours. It might not. I shall under no circumstances be held liable for data loss that may occur as a result of using this program. BE CAREFUL WHEN RESTORING, OR DELETING MESSAGES. PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR MESSAGES BEFORE RESTORING THE FILE PRODUCED BY THIS APP.

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Requirements

• Node.js with ECMAScript 6 support
• Access to Google Account
• The SMS Backup and Restore app

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Usage

• Go to Google Takeout and select at least Hangouts.
• In the downloaded zip file, there should be a Hangouts.json file in the Takeout/Hangouts directory.
• Place Hangouts.json in the root of the project folder.
• Run npm install.
• Run node main > 'filename.xml', replacing filename with the desired name.
• Transfer the output file to your Android device, and restore the SMSes with the SMS Backup and Restore app.
• Profit!