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

Android will soon back up files found in Downloads to Google Drive, though the feature is disabled by default.

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.
Android Central on MSN

Google fixes one of Android’s biggest backup gaps, and I think it’s long overdue

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

Google finally fixes Android’s biggest backup gap

With the latest Google Play Services rollout, Android devices can now automatically back up the Downloads folder — a ...

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 ...
Forbes

Google Photos Tests Ingenious Backup Upgrade — And We Need It Now

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Monckton covers photography, imaging and generative AI Google Photos is testing a new feature to automatically back up only ...
Android Police

Google's working on an update to Android's backup settings, but it's more form than function

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Forbes

Google To Fix Annoying Google Photos Pixel Backup Problem

Google Photos is giving users more control over storage space by allowing them to choose whether to back up large, raw files. Shooting in raw mode offers significant benefits for photographers, ...