The 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive.
Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.
Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.
According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.
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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