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Android's backup storage warnings are scarier than the reality — I dug in to see for myself

Google says the average new "Other" backups add 40MB. My Pixel 9's total added up to way less than that.
How-To Geek on MSN

Google just made your Android contacts count against your Drive quota—here's the fix

Google's new data policy is quietly moving more of your stuff into Drive.

Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change

Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days.
NewsBytes

Google gives Android users control over SMS, MMS, RCS backups

Google has begun rolling out local Documents backup on Android, alongside new settings to disable SMS, MMS, and RCS message backups with the latest Google Play services update.

Google's latest Android backup change uses more storage

Google is changing how Android backups use your Google account storage. Here's what the update means and how much extra space it uses.
Indiatimes

Google changes Android backup policy for free 15GB storage accounts, it will now count …

Google is changing the rules for Android phone backups that may force users to either clean their accounts or pay for a storage upgrade. According to the company, it will begin counting all Android ...