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

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

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

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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We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

If you are still backing up your photos and videos the old fashion way – by connecting your device via USB to your computer and manually transferring the files – you are placing yourself at risk of ...

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