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Google’s new policy means all Android backups will count towards cloud storage limits starting September 2026Users must manage storage carefully to avoid automatic Android backups stopping when limits are reachedNew granular backup controls will help users customise what data gets stored in the cloud
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Google has announced a significant change to how Android smartphone and tablet backups are stored, a move that could leave millions of users reaching their cloud storage limits much faster than before.
Beginning in September 2026, all data included in Android device backups will count toward a user’s Google Account cloud storage allocation, marking a major shift in the company’s backup policy.
Nigerians are affected as Google announces massive changes on Android smartphones. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
The tech giant disclosed the update in an email sent to Android users, giving them
