💻 Technology Jun 29, 2026 · Jay Bonggolto

Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups

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Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups
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Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority


TL;DR

Google is testing per-app backup controls in Android beta.
Users will be able to choose exactly which apps get backed up, offering more control over cloud storage and privacy.
The feature was first uncovered by Android Authority in late 2025 and is now beginning a limited beta rollout.


Google seems to be moving another step closer to giving Android users more control over their data. An Android backup feature that Android Authority first spo

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