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.
NewsBytes

Google gives Android users control over SMS, MMS, RCS backups

Google has begun rolling out local Documents backup on Android, alongside new settings to disable SMS, MMS, and RCS message backups with the latest Google Play services update.

Google Will Now Count All Android Backup Data Toward Your Storage Cap

Fortunately, it shouldn't take too much extra space.

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, ...
MUO on MSN

Google Messages doesn't back up your texts by default — one setting saves them

Nothing tests your backup strategy like discovering it was mostly a feeling.
Android Police

Android's backup settings are returning to their former glory

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...
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.
India Today on MSN

Google now counts Android backups in your 15GB free storage, space may run out faster

Google is changing the way your Android backup data is saved. Now, when you backup your Android device, the stored data will count towards your 15GB of free Google account storage, or higher limits ...