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.

The Android backup system enables Android users to back up and restore data on their devices. There are several built-in ways to do this; you can use the Auto Backup for Apps, which sends your app ...

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Google has confirmed it is rolling out a new Downloads backup feature for Android, addressing a long-standing gap in the platform’s backup system. The change appears in the latest February Google ...

Google’s February 2026 System update adds local file backup, clearer earthquake alerts and performance tweaks for Android devices.