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

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 ...

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

Google Introduces Automatic Backup to Google Drive for Android Files Google has unveiled a new feature that automatically ...

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...

According to Android Authority, the new feature is part of the company’s February Play System update for Android devices. In the changelog, it says the option will “automatically save your downloaded ...

Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.

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 ...