Android is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

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 ...
Android Police

Android backup: What doesn't get automatically backed up and saved

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...
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 ...
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.

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.
9to5Google

Android getting new ‘local file backup’ feature via Google Drive

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

Google confirms Android downloads backup to Drive with key limitations

Google has confirmed it is rolling out a new Downloads backup feature for Android, addressing a long-standing gap in the platform’s backup system. The change appears in the latest February Google ...
Android Authority

Health Connect now lets you back up your health and fitness data

The Health Connect app has added a backup and restore menu in its latest update. Health Connect’s backup and restore menu lets you export your health and fitness data to Google Drive or other cloud ...