The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive. The post Android is getting a ...

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.

Google has (finally) expanded Android backup to include downloaded files ...

According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.

Google is finally going to allow you to download a local file backup of your Android device, and the feature is now starting ...

A new option spotted in Google Play Services beta suggests Android phone backups will soon include downloaded files, such as PDFs or APKs, alongside photos, apps, and contacts. While the feature isn’t ...

Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At ...

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Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Let’s face it, our Android phones hold way more than just apps and photos. They’re filled with conversations, memories, and random but important texts from people we care about. Losing all that, ...