Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

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 ...

Google confirms new Downloads backup feature for Android: Here's how it'll work

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

You Can Finally Back Up Your Android's Local Files

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

Google Is Rolling Out Android File Backups, But Don't Get Too Excited Just Yet

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

Android Gets a New “Local File Backup” Feature for Google Drive

Google updated its Google System Services Release Notes page today and it introduces a new feature that adds some sort of ...

Android phones will soon be able to back up to Google Drive

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.
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The 'backup complete' trap: Why your external drive is secretly full of corrupted files

Why copying and pasting isn't a real backup: The danger of 'silent' data corruption ...
Android Police

Android backup: What doesn't get automatically backed up and saved

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...