Android phones will soon be able to back up to Google Drive

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

My proven 4-step Android refresh routine that brings phones back to life - no matter the model

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Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

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 ...
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Google finally fixes Android’s biggest backup gap

With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a ...
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Android phone backups may soon get an option to save all your downloads (APK teardown)

Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At ...
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Your Android phone will soon backup and restore some very important settings

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.