Google Counts All Android Backup Data Toward 15 GB Storage, Adding 40 MB on Average
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Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 18
Google Counts All Android Backup Data Toward 15 GB Storage, Adding 40 MB on Average
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 18
Summary
Google told Android users the new backup storage policy will hit existing accounts in 45 days, with emails showing each user’s estimated backup increase and current storage use.
Starting July 7, all Android backup data—not just Google Photos uploads and MMS media—counts against Google Account storage, including SMS text, call history and device settings.
Google says the broader accounting should add about 40 MB on average, a modest increase that could still matter for users on the free 15 GB tier.
New backup controls are rolling out over the coming weeks, including per-app settings and separate on/off toggles for SMS and MMS, call history and device settings.