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

Google is rolling out the February Play System update, with a new feature for backing up local, downloaded files. Here's how ...

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

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Google is finally going to allow you to download a local file backup of your Android device, and the feature is now starting ...

One of the changes that we've seen in phones over recent years has been more control over the file systems. Having previously hidden away a lot of the local storage structure, Android and iOS now both ...