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Google One paid storage service gets more phone backup features

By Rajiv Menon
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If you don’t have a Google One membership yet, you might consider one after the latest improvements the paid storage service has just received. The Mountain View company has just announced that Google One is now getting additional phone backup features on Android devices.

Google has taken the standard Android backup, which includes texts, contacts, and apps, and improved with additional features like automatic phone backup. On top of that, Google One subscribers will be able to back up original quality photos, videos, and multimedia messages (MMS).

Furthermore, users will be given the option to manage their backups directly from the Google One app. The storage service will allow users to get everything they need to be restored when they set up their next Android phone.

Google One subscribers should expect the new automatic phone backup feature to become available to them this week. Simply open the Google One app and head to the “Device Backup” section to check out the new improvements.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific Android phone features are now included in the improved Google One backup service?

A.

Google has enhanced the standard Android backup to include texts, contacts, and apps. The new features also allow for automatic phone backup and the backup of original quality photos, videos, and multimedia messages (MMS).

Q.

How can Google One subscribers access and manage these new backup capabilities?

A.

Subscribers will find the new features available in the Google One app. They can manage their backups directly from the app by heading to the "Device Backup" section once the improvements are rolled out this week.

Q.

What is the primary benefit of these new Google One backup features for users acquiring a new Android device?

A.

The enhanced service simplifies the setup of a new Android phone. It allows users to restore everything they need directly from their Google One backup, including original quality media and messages.

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