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Android's backup storage warnings are scarier than the reality — I dug in to see for myself

Google says the average new "Other" backups add 40MB. My Pixel 9's total added up to way less than that.

Your Android phone can now automatically back up documents - here's how

Tired of manually backing up files or using third-party apps to do so? Android now lets users automatically back up local ...

Android can now back up more of your phone, but Google is also letting you say no

Android is adding granular switches for message and device backups while testing automatic Documents uploads to Google Drive, giving users more control over what gets saved and what consumes their ...
Android Authority

Google's latest Android backup change uses more storage

All backup data, including SMS, call history, and device settings, will now count toward your Google Account storage. Google says the average backup will only use about 40MB of additional storage. New ...
Android Authority

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. All Android backup data, including SMS, call history, device settings, and app ...