Android will soon back up files found in Downloads to Google Drive, though the feature is disabled by default.

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 ...

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

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

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Google's February update for Android via Play Store and Play Services allows downloads to be backed up to Google Drive.

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