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

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

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

Introduction of the New Backup Feature Google has rolled out an exciting new feature for Android users. Previously, files ...

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

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

Google has long offered a robust backup solution for Android that covers everything from your app list and call history to your SMS messages and device settings. However, there has always been a ...

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...

Google's February update for Android via Play Store and Play Services allows downloads to be backed up to Google Drive.

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 ...

A more complete backup is finally here ...