A very obscure “feature” that Google accounts have is that if the Android device associated with them has been inactive for two months, all backup data will be deleted.
This may not be new information, but it’s not well-known information either.
All the Android users know that Google allows you to backup your data in the Drive but what we don’t know is that the data will only be retained as long as we use the device on a regular basis.
The Deadline
When the device has been inactive for two weeks, an expiration date appears below the backup data. It is a countdown which tells us how much we have left before the data disappears automatically.
The only way to stop the countdown is to use the Android device before the countdown finishes. The expiration date is about two months after the inactivity of the phone.
Can We Restore the Data?
This is probably the saddest part, if the data is lost there is no way of recovering it.
Once deleted, all your data as well as settings disappear for the rest of eternity. According to Android Police, if one of your device keeps checking in to the servers your data should be fine and intact.
Unfair Practice?
Many companies get rid of the unused data which comes with clear warnings but Google on the other hand gives no clear warning. Google does not advertise this feature well which can cost some people some serious damage.
Another disappointment is that no there is no option to save your data, even if you have a drive account which you pay for.
So be careful and remember to always check in with your Android device at least once a month.
via The Verge
can someone give an example? if I dont use my android phone for 2 months all app will be removed??
“wannabe content writers” Competency kee immediately n rakho meray bhai
Is this for real ? ?
Unfair:( the limit should be six months at least.
Bad move