Google starts informing Android users about a major backup storage change

Credit: Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Google has started emailing Android users about its upcoming backup storage policy change that takes effect in 45 days. All Android backup data, including SMS, call history, device settings, and app settings, will soon count toward your Google Account storage limit. The email also confirms new granular backup controls that let users choose exactly which apps and data types are backed up.

Google has started emailing Android users about an upcoming change to its backup storage policy, giving users a 45-day heads-up before the new rules take effect.