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 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 ...

For the most part, things should be pretty smooth when it comes to day-to-day use on your Android devices. However, when you have an emergency, like when a device fails, that's when a physical or ...

Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.