Android Auto Backup
Definition
The Android 6.0+ mechanism that uploads app data to the user's Google Drive automatically (up to 25 MB per app), alongside SMS, MMS, call history, contacts, device settings and Wi-Fi networks. Photos go to Google Photos separately.
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Explained in
- Mobile Cloud and Backup Forensics: iCloud and Google DriveThe Android 6.0+ mechanism that uploads app data to the user's Google Drive automatically (up to 25 MB per app), alongside SMS, MMS, call history, contacts, de...