Google has (finally) expanded Android backup to include downloaded files ...

Backing up your Android phone regularly is a wise move, in case it's lost or damaged. Our guide will walk you through a variety of ways to back up your device.

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.

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

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 February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.