Overview
- Google told Android users that, starting after a 45-day notice period, all device backup data will count against their Google Account storage quota.
- The change extends current storage accounting beyond photos, videos, and MMS to include SMS, call history, device settings, app settings, and other backup data.
- Google said it will roll out more granular backup controls so users can choose which apps and data types are backed up and excluded from future backups.
- Reports and examples from Google estimate the average added storage per backup is modest (roughly 30–40MB), but accounts that are near their limit may stop creating new automatic backups until space is freed or more storage is purchased.
- Users can review backup sizes and manage or disable backups through the Google One storage manager, delete unneeded content, or buy additional storage to avoid interrupted device backups.