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Google Changes Android Backup Policy to Include SMS and Call Data in Storage Limits
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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago
What happened
Google is revising its Android backup policy to include SMS, call history, and device settings in the 15GB free storage limit, introducing new user controls and rolling out changes gradually.
- 01Google now counts SMS, call history, and device settings in Android backup storage limits.
- 02Previously, only photos, videos, and multimedia messages affected the 15GB free storage quota.
- 03New controls let users selectively back up SMS, calls, and settings instead of all-or-nothing.
- 04Average users will see about 40MB added to their backup storage usage.
- 05Settings appear under 'Accounts and Backup' on Android and 'Google Backup' on Pixel devices.
- 06Policy changes start with new users and will extend to existing accounts over months.
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