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

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According to the latest release notes for Google Play services, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” powered by Google Drive. “Local file backup” sounds like a ...

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in the Downloads folder. However, with this new feature, important files in ...

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 ...

According to Android Authority, the new feature is part of the company’s February Play System update for Android devices. In the changelog, it says the option will “automatically save your downloaded ...

WhatsApp’s long-standing offer of unlimited Google Drive backup for Android users is coming to an end. Since 2015, Android WhatsApp users have enjoyed the convenience of backing up their entire chat ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google updated its Google System Services Release Notes page today and it introduces a new feature that adds ...