The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.

A more complete backup is finally here ...

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

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

Luckily, Google automatically syncs your contacts, calendar appointments, docs, and even app purchases — as long as you give it permission to do so. While Google will preserve a lot of your data, ...

If you regularly play games on your Android phone, there could come a day when you have a dilemma on your hands. What if your phone is misbehaving and you have to do a factory reset? Or what if you ...

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

Simple steps to move your important information from any other device to a fresh Android Have both phones charged up and on hand when you start the setup process. You can transfer data from Android or ...

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