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Android's new backup trick is exactly what I needed, and here's how to turn it on

By Source Android Police Published

Android has introduced a new built-in document backup feature that allows users to automatically save local files to Google Drive, though the setting must be enabled manually by users.

Key Points

  • The feature is rolling out via Google Play Services version 26.25 and later.
  • Users can enable the tool by navigating to Settings > Accounts and backup > Google backup.
  • Supported file types include .PDF, .ZIP, .APK, .JSON, .DOC, .PPT, and .XLS.
  • Backups are organized by device and folder within the Google Drive Android backups directory.
  • The service functions as a one-way backup rather than a two-way synchronization tool.
  • Backed-up files count against the user's total Google Drive storage limit.

Why it Matters

This update simplifies data recovery for Android users by automating the protection of locally stored documents that were previously excluded from system backups. However, because these files consume limited cloud storage, users must balance the convenience of automatic backups against their available Google Drive capacity.
Android Police Published by Rita El Khoury
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