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

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

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

A more complete backup is finally here ...

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

Google has (finally) expanded Android backup to include downloaded files ...

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 has confirmed it is rolling out a new Downloads backup feature for Android, addressing a long-standing gap in the platform’s backup system. The change appears in the latest February Google ...

In recent years, Google has been working on making the process of migrating from one Android device to another easier. This is key in today’s industry, where a large percentage of users switch phones ...

Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.