Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Tired of manually backing up files or using third-party apps to do so? Android now lets users automatically back up local ...

We have a huge amount of data across various apps and services on our Android phones. This can include everything from device settings, call history, contacts, and messages to documents, files ...

Google is reshaping Android backup in two directions at once. New switches let you stop several types of phone data from being uploaded, while a separate Documents feature can save local files to ...

A new option spotted in Google Play Services beta suggests Android phone backups will soon include downloaded files, such as PDFs or APKs, alongside photos, apps, and contacts. While the feature isn’t ...

Backing up your Android phone is one of the most important things you can do to protect your data. Whether you are switching devices, worried about losing files, or just want peace of mind, having a ...

Google's got a powerful new option for expanding your automated Android backups — but it's up to you to find it and opt yourself in. Here in this high-tech era of 2026, keeping important info backed ...