Google starts rolling out Documents backup on Android
Google is updating Android backup settings to allow users more control over SMS, MMS, and RCS data, while also testing a new local document backup feature for Google Drive. These changes are part of a broader effort to integrate device data into Google Account storage.
Why it matters
These updates provide users with greater transparency and control over their personal data storage and cloud synchronization preferences.
Following Android’s backup policy change this week, Google is rolling out new settings to control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS messages are backed up. Additionally, Android is beginning to introduce local Documents backup.
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