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

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 ...

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

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

A more complete backup is finally here ...

According to new Google Play Services release notes, Android phones will be getting a “new local file backup feature” with Google Drive.

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

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 ...

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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Google updated its Google System Services Release Notes page today and it introduces a new feature that adds some sort of ...