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.

Why copying and pasting isn't a real backup: The danger of 'silent' data corruption ...

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

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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 ...

Unlike your computer, Google Drive has the ability to store multiple files all using the same name within the same folder. While this can be a useful feature, it could also complicate your life if you ...

The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

Backing up means to manually or automatically copy files from one location to another, usually from one physical drive to another, although it could also be to an online location. Syncing means to ...

Copying data files (documents, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, photos, music, etc.) from the computer's internal hard disk to a secondary medium, such as a removable hard disk, external hard disk, ...

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