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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 ...

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Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

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

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

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Google is redesigning the backup page on Android to give it a cleaner and more organized appearance. This update is part of the Google Play Services version 25.11.32 beta, as reported by Android ...

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

This week’s release of Android 15 has been a weird one, but it’s also raised a question – are Android updates getting pretty confusing? This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s ...

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

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