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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.

Requirements

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!