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.

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

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

A more complete backup is finally here ...

Android-powered smartphones will now have “the new local file backup feature,” which allows users to “automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and ...

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 Play Services v25.11.32 beta contains code for a redesigned Backup page, simplifying the interface by removing unnecessary details. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:38 AM ET): Google is rolling out ...

Transferring music from device to device is no longer a concern thanks to the seamless cloud syncing feature offered by Google. Using the Google Music app, customers can save up to 50,000 files on the ...

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