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

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, ...

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 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.

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

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