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.

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

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

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

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

Android-powered smartphones will now have “the new local file backup feature,” which allows users to “automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and ...

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 ...

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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.