Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, ...

As of July 7, all of the data included in your Android backups count toward your Google storage cap, but you can choose what ...

Google is testing a free Quick Share automatic PC backup feature for Android, but it might not support Samsung phones. Here's ...

Google says the typical Android backup is small enough that most users won't notice a meaningful change in their available ...

Luckily, it won't affect it by much ...

Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space ...

Google has been updating various Android Settings pages with Material 3 Expressive, and the “Backup” redesign brings a rather drastic simplification. Accessed (on Pixel) from Settings > System > ...

Google updated its Android backup policy, expanding the type of data counted toward the free 15GB Google account storage ...

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search.

Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.

As Google writes in a support document, call history, device settings, and app data will also be counted towards the storage ...