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

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

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

Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.

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

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

A more complete backup is finally here ...

Google has long offered a robust backup solution for Android that covers everything from your app list and call history to your SMS messages and device settings. However, there has always been a ...

Google updated its Google System Services Release Notes page today and it introduces a new feature that adds some sort of ...

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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 ...