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Google Trials Expanded Android Backup in Play Services Beta

Code analysis indicates users may soon be able to automatically back up folders such as Downloads to Google Drive with filtering limited to document types.

Google Play Services 26.32.31 Beta adds folder backup
A forthcoming update for Google Play Services may allow Android devices to back up Downloads folders automatically.

Overview

  • Teardowns of Play Services beta code uncover a new setting that appears to let users select additional directories, including the Downloads folder, for automatic backup.
  • The discovery of a “documents” string suggests that the feature could support backing up only specified file types rather than every file in a chosen folder.
  • Designated data under the new backup option would upload to users’ Google Drive accounts, drawing on existing storage quotas.
  • Currently, Android’s automatic backups include photos, videos, settings, and some app data but omit whole directories like Downloads and certain encrypted application data.
  • The feature remains under development with no formal announcement or release timeline and with inconsistent beta-version numbers reported across outlets.