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 ...

The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...

Google is finally addressing a long-standing gap in its mobile operating system by introducing an automatic backup feature for the Android ...

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

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

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Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

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