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Google Reportedly Building Wi‑Fi Backup From Android Phones to Windows PCs, Samsung Excluded

A hidden Play Services page describes a Quick Share PC workflow that backs up photos and videos locally, offering an option for users who prefer transfers without cloud storage.

Overview

  • The feature was discovered in a hidden information page inside the latest Google Play Services build that GSMArena first published, and no formal Google announcement has been made.
  • According to the page, the system would run over the same Wi‑Fi network, require the Quick Share app on a Windows PC, and ask both devices to sign into the same Google account.
  • Users would be able to select photos and videos on their Android phone for automatic, cloud-free backup to the PC rather than syncing to Google’s cloud storage.
  • The hidden page explicitly states that Samsung phones are not supported, a detail that raises questions about device compatibility and how this will interact with Samsung’s existing Smart Switch tool.
  • If launched, the feature could give users more local control over media backups and reduce cloud bandwidth use, but final availability, broader device support, and Google’s reasons for excluding Samsung remain unconfirmed.