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

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Google is finally addressing a long-standing gap in its mobile operating system by introducing an automatic backup feature for the Android ...

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 ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

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