Google begins rolling out new Android backup features and settings that change how users’ data is saved to Google accounts. According to reports, Android’s recent backup policy update is now reflected in Google’s interface, including options that let users control whether SMS, MMS, and RCS message data is included in backups. The rollout is tied to changes in Android backup behavior and aims to give users more choice over what gets stored.
Separate coverage also indicates that Google’s rules for cloud storage usage are being revised. As a result, users may need to watch how much backup data they generate, since backups may count more broadly toward the standard storage capacity associated with an account (commonly cited as a 15GB tier). Additional reporting mentions that the updated policy can affect how storage is calculated when multiple Android devices are linked to the same account.
Overall, the changes introduce more granular message backup controls and expand or adjust backup coverage for other data types, including local Documents backup, while potentially increasing the likelihood that users reach their storage limits sooner.
