Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change

Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days.

Google's latest Android backup change uses more storage

Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space it uses.
9to5Google

All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts towards your Google Account storage.
Android Police

Google's working on an update to Android's backup settings, but it's more form than function

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
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Your Android phone backup now counts against your Google storage

Google now counts Android backups like SMS, call history, and settings toward your Google storage quota. New backup controls let you choose exactly which data, including call history and settings, ...