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 is getting a long-awaited backup feature for your downloads

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

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 ...
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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.
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Google System February 2026 update adds file backup

Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.
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Android: Good news for Android users, now files in the Downloads folder will also be automatically backed up in Google Drive.

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...

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 ...

Google’s new Android feature will finally back up local files from your Downloads folder

According to Android Authority, the new feature is part of the company’s February Play System update for Android devices. In the changelog, it says the option will “automatically save your downloaded ...