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

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

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

According to Android Authority, the new feature is part of the company’s February Play System update for Android devices. In the changelog, it says the option will “automatically save your downloaded ...

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Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...

Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.