All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won't take up much space
Google is now counting Android backups toward your cloud storage—but don’t panic, it’s minimal
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The brief
Google has updated its Android backup system so that locally saved app data and settings now count toward users’ Google Account storage limits. The change is rolling out globally, according to coverage from *jetstream.blog* and *Android Police*.
Coverage emphasizes that the impact on storage will be small, with only essential app data (like settings, not media) included. Watch for user reactions to storage limits and whether Google adjusts its free storage tier.
Tech forums may see discussions on optimizing backups or switching to third-party solutions if storage becomes a concern.
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Quick answers
Will this affect my free Google storage?
Coverage suggests the impact will be minimal, but users should monitor their storage usage as backups now contribute to the total.
Can I still exclude apps from backups?
Yes, *heise online* confirms users can manually exclude individual apps from the backup process.
Is this change global or limited to certain regions?
According to *jetstream.blog* and *Android Police*, the update is rolling out more widely, indicating a global rollout.
Coverage (4)
- Android’s New Local File Backup Rolling Out More Widely jetstream.blog · 6h ago
- Android backup allows excluding individual apps heise online · 6h ago
- Android backups are changing and it's going to affect everyone's Google cloud storage Android Police · 6h ago
- All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won't take up much space 9to5Google · 6h ago
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