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 ...
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All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won’t take up much space

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts towards your Google Account storage.

Google updates Android backup policy to include SMS and call history in storage limits

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Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

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