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 ...

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

Google is rolling out the February Play System update, with a new feature for backing up local, downloaded files. Here's how ...

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

With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a ...

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Google has confirmed it is rolling out a new Downloads backup feature for Android, addressing a long-standing gap in the platform’s backup system. The change appears in the latest February Google ...

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

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

After an update, “Backup details” disappeared from the Backup page in Android’s settings. A new update has brought these details back to the page. This change is appearing in version 25.38 of Google ...