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 ...

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

Luckily, Google automatically syncs your contacts, calendar appointments, docs, and even app purchases — as long as you give it permission to do so. While Google will preserve a lot of your data, ...

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

Android is preparing a new protection feature aimed at one of the most overlooked locations on a phone: the Downloads folder. According to Google’s update notes, the goal is to prevent important local ...

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