Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

One of the coolest things about Android 6.0 Marshmallow is that your app data automatically gets backed up to Google Drive. This means that when you switch devices, all the settings and login ...

You don't have to lose your text messages when you change phones. This guide will show you how to download your SMS messages.

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

For Android smartphone owners, it’s about to become a bit of a headache to save backups of your WhatsApp messages. Users have enjoyed free backups of WhatsApp messages on Android for the past five ...

I was using an old Pixel 3XL and finally updated to a Pixel 8. Was using adb to backup but it doesn't seem like that method is supported anymore in Android 14. Is there any other way to do full ...

Google has unveiled a new feature for Google Photos called undo backup. This feature allows users to delete their cloud backups without losing the files stored on their devices. The update started ...

The iPhone-to-Android switching process is usually plain sailing, but it’s always smart to back up before you begin anything like this. Back up first, and you won’t lose anything you care about. For ...