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Google emails Android users that backups will use Google Account storage, adding ~30‑40 MB per device and pausing backups if limits are hit.
Google has begun emailing Android users that, starting in 45 days, all backup data—including SMS, call logs and app settings—will count against their Google Account storage quota, and backups will pause if the limit is exceeded【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Policy change | Android backups count toward Google storage |
| Notice period | 45 days before enforcement |
| Avg. added size | ~0.03 GB (30 MB) per device |
| New controls | Granular app‑by‑app backup selection |
The email explains that once the change takes effect, “all data included in Android device backups will count toward your Google Account storage limit”【1】. Previously only Google Photos uploads and MMS messages consumed storage; now SMS, call history, device and app settings join the tally. Google estimates the average increase per user at about 30 MB, which aligns with earlier reports of a roughly 40 MB rise【1】. For users already near their storage ceiling, the policy could trigger an automatic pause of Android backups until they free up space or upgrade their Google One plan.
Alongside the storage rule, Google is rolling out more granular backup controls for Android 9 and newer. Users can now pick specific apps and data categories to include or exclude from cloud backups, giving finer control over what consumes storage【1】. The Google One storage manager will display backup usage, and users may disable Android backups entirely if desired. These controls aim to mitigate the impact of the added storage consumption and help users avoid unexpected pauses.
The shift turns Android backups into a measurable storage cost, potentially nudging users toward higher‑tier Google One subscriptions and prompting tighter data‑management habits. How many users will actually adjust their backup settings versus upgrade storage remains to be seen.
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