https://github.com/pmutua/sms-parser-api
This API parses the XML output from the SMS Backup & Restore Android app, which is saved to Google Drive.
https://github.com/pmutua/sms-parser-api
api django django-rest-framework google-api-python-client google-auth google-auth-httplib2 google-auth-oauthlib google-cloud-platform google-drive-api-v3 python rest-api sms-backup-and-restore xml-parsing xml-to-json
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This API parses the XML output from the SMS Backup & Restore Android app, which is saved to Google Drive.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/pmutua/sms-parser-api
- Owner: pmutua
- Created: 2025-04-03T00:33:09.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-08T15:54:28.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-09T16:15:25.800Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: api, django, django-rest-framework, google-api-python-client, google-auth, google-auth-httplib2, google-auth-oauthlib, google-cloud-platform, google-drive-api-v3, python, rest-api, sms-backup-and-restore, xml-parsing, xml-to-json
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://medium.com/@philip.mutua/how-to-integrate-google-drive-sms-backup-retrieval-in-a-django-api-step-by-step-guide-ee9345503d1c
- Size: 13.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# SMS Backup Restore parser API
---
This API parses the XML file generated by the [SMS Backup & Restore Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore), which is saved to Google Drive. The file contains structured records of SMS and MMS messages, including details like sender, receiver, timestamps, and message content. This data can then be accessed and processed for further automation or analysis.
## Usage
---
This tool assumes the default file naming convention of the SMS Backup & Restore Android app, e.g.,
```markdown
sms-20180101000000.xml
```
### Use Service Account (For Server-Side Access)
A service account allows you to access Google Drive programmatically without user interaction. This is useful for backend scripts or automation
#### Step 1: Create a Service Account
1. Go to Google Cloud Console.
2. Select your project or create a new one.
3. Navigate to **APIs & Services > Credentials**.
4. Click **Create Credentials > Service Account**.
5. Give it a name and description, then click **Create**.
6. Under "Grant this service account access to project", assign the **Editor** or **Owner** role (for full access) or **Drive API Admin**.
7. Click **Create & Continue** until done.
#### Step 2: Generate and Download the JSON Key
1. Go to **APIs & Services > Credentials**.
2. Click on your service account.
3. Under **Keys**, click **Add Key > JSON**.
4. Download the JSON file securely.
5. Rename the downloaded file to `service_account.json` and add to `credentials/service_account.json`
#### Step 3: Enable Google Drive API
1. Go to **APIs & Services > Library**.
2. Search for **Google Drive API** and enable it.
#### Step 4: Share Google Drive Folder with Service Account
1. Create a folder on Google Drive.
2. Share the folder with the **Service Account email** (you can find this email in the service account details).
3. Ensure the service account has the necessary permissions (Viewer, Editor, or higher).
#### Step 5: Move SMS Backup File to Google Drive Folder
1. Use [SMS Backup & Restore Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore) to backup theh file will be saved on GDrive.
2. Open **Google Drive** and navigate to the folder you shared with the service account.
3. Drag and drop the SMS backup file into the shared folder.
4. The file will now be stored in the Google Drive folder and accessible by the service account.
#### Endpoint
##### Example using **curl**
You can use `curl` to make the request from the terminal:
```bash
curl -X GET "http://localhost:8000/api/sms/latest/?provider=google"
```
#### UseCase
You can create automations with the parsed data using [Make](make.com) (formerly Integromat).