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Android backup: What doesn't get automatically backed up and saved

The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...
Android Police

Google is working on Android backup support for more file types

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Here's the latest on Google's work to enhance Android backups

Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...
Android Authority

Google could revamp Android’s backup settings with a sleek new look (Updated: Rolling out)

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 ...
Android Police

Google's working on an update to Android's backup settings, but it's more form than function

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
Popular Science

How to fully back up your Android device

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hopefully your Android phone or tablet won’t ever be lost, stolen ...
HotHardware

Quick Tips: How To Backup An iPhone Or Android Smartphone

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...