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

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

Once you exhaust the 15 GB limit, WhatsApp backups will stop, and you will have to either remove some files from Google Drive, remove downloaded WhatsApp images, purchase space on Google Drive or ...

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

Android’s backup settings are getting a sleek new look from Google, rolling out via Google Play Services. The revamped interface simplifies data protection, featuring just “Photos & Videos” and “Other ...

Google Play Services v25.11.32 beta contains code for a redesigned Backup page, simplifying the interface by removing unnecessary details. Update, July 17, 2025 (06:38 AM ET): Google is rolling out ...

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Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

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 ...

When you sync WhatsApp with your Google account, your data is automatically backed up to the cloud regularly. You can restore ...

The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.