# All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage, but it won't take up much space

> Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.

- **Source:** [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/07/06/android-backup-data-update/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4c1afb39d8fe93f9756fba)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #pixel #google #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4c1afb39d8fe93f9756fba

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