Google prepares automatic photo and video backups from Android phones to Windows PCs via Quick Share

Google is introducing a feature that lets Android phones automatically back up photos and videos directly to Windows computers through Quick Share. The company quietly listed the capability in release notes for Google Play services version 26.43, providing a local, wireless storage alternative that does not depend on cloud subscriptions or physical cables. Google rolls out these updates gradually, meaning users might not see the new option right away. [1][2]

Operating the feature requires the Quick Share desktop app on Windows alongside an updated version of Google Play services, with devices linked to the same Google account. While Google has not shared full technical specifications, an Android Authority teardown suggests Samsung phones and PCs will not be supported during the initial rollout. The update also adds a dedicated Android Family Hub settings section and resolves duplicate credential conflicts in Google Password Manager. [1][2]