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Google starts rolling out local Documents backup on Android, lets you turn off SMS & RCS

Google is updating Android backup protocols, introducing local storage options for Documents while providing new controls over SMS and RCS data synchronization.

By · Published July 12, 2026 at 11:46 UTC · Updated July 12, 2026 at 14:26 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Tech Advisor · Deccan Herald · Digital Trends · Udayavani · 9to5Google.

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📍 Where it landed

Google initiated a rollout of local document backups for Android while providing users the option to disable SMS and RCS backups. The update coincided with revised cloud storage policies that allow users to manage backups across multiple devices.

The coverage quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the long-term impact of these changes on individual storage limits.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The brief

Google has initiated a rollout of updated backup functionality for Android devices. This update expands the range of data backed up to the cloud while simultaneously offering users the ability to opt out of backing up SMS and RCS messages.

Additionally, the policy for cloud storage usage across multiple Android devices linked to a single account has been revised. Reports from the Deccan Herald and Udayavani emphasize that these modifications to backup criteria may impact the speed at which users reach the existing 15GB storage limit.

Future developments depend on how individual users manage their expanded backup selections. It remains to be seen how the revision to multi-device storage policies will affect overall account capacity for those utilizing several linked handsets.

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Quick answers

What new controls do Android users have regarding backups?

Users can now turn off the automatic backup of SMS and RCS messages, in addition to utilizing new local storage options for Documents.

How might these changes affect storage space?

According to reports, the changes to backup rules may lead to users reaching the 15GB storage cap more quickly.

Does this update apply to multiple devices?

Yes, Google has revised its cloud storage user policy specifically for multiple Android devices linked to a single account.

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Google Android Cloud Storage RCS Technology

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