Android is the most popular operating system for mobile devices around the world. They have only continued to gain in popularity and will soon be launching the new Oreo operating system. However, there is something very important that all Android users need to know. All of the data that you have stored in your Android backup files will be deleted by Google if you do not use your device at least one time within a period of 60 days. This is not something that Google openly advertises. However, some Android users have found out this fact and have posted several comments about it on social media.
Apparently, Android devices will wait for the device to be inactive for two weeks. If this happens, a countdown will then be displayed which will indicate to the user how much time he or she has left until all of the data stored in the Android backup files will be permanently deleted. There is no way possible to get back any of the date after if has been deleted by Google. Therefore, it is important to log into your Android device and use it occasionally so that you do not lose any of your backed up data.
The countdown to deletion stays on the screen of the device for the final six weeks that the device is active. Therefore, it will be very obvious to the user that he or she needs to take action in order to prevent their data from being lost forever. Many large companies delete data that has been stored by users who are no longer active. This frees up space that can be used to store data from people who are still using their accounts. Most companies that store data will not hold onto it indefinitely if a user is no longer using his or her account.
Most people will not go anywhere close to 60 days without using their Android device at least once. However, it is important for Android users to know what is at stake if their device remains inactive for that amount of time. Losing backed up data could be a serious problem for many people. This is especially true if the data they lose turns out to be photos and other things that are impossible to replace. Google believes that the two month period is more than enough time for people to use their device.
