How to Export Data from Google Allo – Guide
Google has announced that its short-lived chat app, Google Allo, will cease to exist as of March 2019. If you use Allo, you must export Google chat histories and media files Allo before, otherwise you will lose them forever! To save your Allo data before shutdown starts, follow these steps:
- Export your Google chat histories and media files from Allo by following the instructions below.
- Once you’ve done that, find a new chat app to use instead of Allo. ..
WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, and Facebook Messenger are all great options for communicating with friends and family. However, exporting chat files and media from these platforms can be difficult. You must first use an Android device to export chat files and media. Then, you must use a PC or laptop to export the chat files and media. Lastly, you need to back up the chats and media separately.
Exporting Google Allo Data on iPhone
Export your Google Allo Data To export your Google Allo Data, follow these steps:
- Log in to your account and click on the “Settings” button.
- Scroll down and click on the “Google Allo” icon.
- Click on the “Export” button.
- Enter the following information into the “File name” field: allo-export-20181215-1400-UTC.csv
- Click on the “Export” button and wait for the file to be created.
From the Settings menu, you can change your phone’s language, add new contacts, and manage your notifications. You can also turn on or off the voice search feature. ..
Export messages from chats:
- Scroll down until you find the option called “Export messages from chats” and the option “Export media from chats”.
- Click on both options one by one to export the data.
- After tapping on any of the options, a sharing sheet will open and you can choose to copy the data or email it to yourself or WhatsApp or more.
Exporting Google Allo Data on Android
Settings in Allo can be found in the top left corner of the app. Click on ‘Hamburger Menu’ and select ‘Settings’.
Export messages from chats:
- Choose the option “Export messages from chats” and click on the “Export media from chats” button.
- The first window will show your chat logs and the second window will show your media logs.
To save your chats, you will need to choose a folder where you want to save your messages and media. All messages in your chat will be saved in a CSV file while the media will be saved inside a zip file. ..
Once all your data is downloaded and stored in the form of a CSV and zip file, it can be accessed using any old file browser app available on your Android device.
Final note
Export Data from Google Allo: Tips and Tricks If you’re a Google Allo user, you know that exporting your data is a breeze. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this popular messaging app.
- Choose the right export format There are three main export formats: text, image, and video. Choose the one that best suits your needs. For example, if you want toexport your contact list in text form, choose the text export format. If you want toexport your messages as images, choose the image export format. If you want toexport your chat history in video form, choose the video export format.
- Use correct file names When exporting your data, use correct file names when possible. For example, if you exported your contact list as text files named “contacts1”, “contacts2”, and so on, these files would not work correctly when imported into Google Allo. Instead, use unique file names that reflect the type of data being exported (text or image). For example, if you exported your contact list as images named “contacts1_jpg”, “contacts2_jpg”, and so on, these files would not work correctly when imported into Google Allo either. Instead, use unique file names that reflect the type of data being exported (text or image). For example, if you exported your contact list as videos named “contact1_vimeo”, “contact2_vimeo”, and so on, these files would not work correctly when imported into Google Allo either. Instead, use unique file names that reflect the type of data being exported (text or image). You can also find helpful information about exporting data in Google’s Help Center article Export Data from Google Allo: Tips and Tricks .
- Use a compression tool for best results When exporting your data using a compression tool such as g