Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, ...

Google is currently working on improving data backup on Android. Following a significant step in this direction back in ...

Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space ...

Google updated its Android backup policy, expanding the type of data counted toward the free 15GB Google account storage ...

Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.

Chandra Steele has been writing about tech for the entirety of her journalism career. She loves making tough topics easy to understand. Before joining Android Police, Chandra was senior features ...

The newest Play services beta has enabled the Documents folder that lets users back up local documents to Google Drive.

Android’s built-in backup system has always been useful for saving your settings, apps, photos, and some app data automatically. However, it has a glaring flaw. Files saved in the Downloads folder are ...

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts towards your Google Account storage.

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google is making it easier to keep the data on your phone safe from thieves, even after a reset. The September 2025 Google Play ...