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 has (finally) expanded Android backup to include downloaded files ...

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

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

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

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

A new option spotted in Google Play Services beta suggests Android phone backups will soon include downloaded files, such as PDFs or APKs, alongside photos, apps, and contacts. While the feature isn’t ...

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.

Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.

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