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

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

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

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

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

Luckily, Google automatically syncs your contacts, calendar appointments, docs, and even app purchases — as long as you give it permission to do so. While Google will preserve a lot of your data, ...

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 ...

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 ...