Google will include all data types from Android backups in Google Account storage, starting July 7. This change allows SMS messages, call history, and device settings to count towards the 15 GB free limit or additional storage users purchase, but is expected to increase average backup size minimally by 40 MB.
Starting July 7, Google's policy on Android backups will change to include all types of backup data in Google Account storage limits. Users have traditionally seen only images and videos impacting storage limits, but now SMS messages, call history, and device settings will also count.
Along with this policy change, Google is enhancing user control over what data is included in backups. New on/off toggle features will allow users to manage which data types, including SMS and call history, they wish to back up. This aims to give users greater transparency and choice.
Google estimates that the change will only increase the average backup size by about 40 MB. This minor increase suggests that most users may not significantly exceed their current storage limits with this new data inclusion.
Users can manage their backup settings by navigating to Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Backup > Other device data on Pixel devices. Users can also find this option by searching for 'backup' in the Settings app.
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Google will include all data types from Android backups in Google Account storage, starting July 7. This change allows SMS messages, call history, and device settings to count towards the 15 GB free limit or additional storage users purchase, but is expected to increase average backup size minimally by 40 MB.