Devices · 1h ago
Google now counts Android backup data toward account storage
Google is changing its policy so that Android backup data will count toward users' Google Account storage limits. The company says the change will have minimal impact because most backups are small. Users with large backups may need to manage their storage or upgrade plans.
Meridian48 take
This is a subtle storage squeeze that nudges users toward paid plans, but the actual impact is likely negligible for most.
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All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won’t take up much space →
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