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 ...

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

Android-powered smartphones will now have “the new local file backup feature,” which allows users to “automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and ...

Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At ...

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

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...