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

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

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

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

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

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

Android backups currently support saving app data, but without per-app options. Google now appears to be working on individual toggles, letting you back up or exclude specific apps. The list sorts ...