Devices · 1h ago
Google to count Android backups toward storage cap
Google will now include Android device backups in users' 15GB free storage limit, a change from previous policy. The update applies to new backups starting December 2024, though existing backups are unaffected. Users can manage backups in Google One settings to free up space.
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This is a minor but notable shift in Google's storage policy, likely aimed at pushing more users toward paid Google One plans.
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Google will now count all Android backup data toward your storage cap →
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