Android backups have a big problem, but Google could fix it
Android backups have a big problem, but Google could fix it
https://www.makeuseof.com/android-backups-selective-data-choice/
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 15:28:00
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Google is finally addressing one of the biggest issues I’ve had with Android backups for years. While Google’s cloud backup system has become increasingly comprehensive, it’s also become increasingly bloated, often backing up far more data than many of us actually need.
Finally, some control over what we want to back up
Stop eating all my Google One storage already
Digvijay Kumar / MakeUseOfCredit: Digvijay Kumar / MakeUseOf
Android’s backup system has traditionally been an all-or-nothing affair. If you wanted the convenience of cloud backups, then you had to accept that Google would store everything it deemed important, whether you wanted those files backed up or not.
That can quickly become a problem when you’re working with limited cloud storage, especially if you don’t want to shell out your hard-earned cash for a larger Google One subscription, even though I recommend using Google One if you can, just for the extra space.
Thankfully, that might not be such an issue anymore, as an APK teardown of the latest versions of the Google Play Services hints at a new backup system that would allow you to check off different items you wanted to be backed up, ranging from the expected items such as your device settings, your call history, and data from your apps. (via Android Authority)
