- It appears that “Overnight backup” is finally rolling out to the Android version of the “Google Photos” app as well.
- Analysis of the app files from the Android “Google Photos” app v7.89.0.968035987 update confirmed that resource code related to “Overnight backup” has been added.
- “Overnight backup” will soon be rolling out to the Android version of the “Google Photos” app.
About three months ago, in early June 2026, a new backup menu called “Overnight backup,” which performs cloud backups during the night, began rolling out to the iOS version of the online photo library service “Google Photos.”
On the other hand, as of late August 2026, it had not yet rolled out to the Android version of the “Google Photos” app. However, it now appears that “Overnight backup” is finally making its way to the Android version as well.
We bring you the details in our original app file analysis feature, “App Analysis,” here on our site “Jetstream.”
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Upon analyzing the app files from the Android “Google Photos” app v7.89.0.968035987 update released on Monday, August 24, 2026, we confirmed that resource code related to “Overnight backup” has been added. In other words, “Overnight backup” is indeed rolling out to the Android version of the “Google Photos” app.
While the rollout has not been confirmed yet, it should be arriving shortly.
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_intro_title">Overnight backup</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_intro_subtitle">Backing up is slower when you're not using the app. Overnight backup keeps the app open and backing up without any interruptions.</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_dimmed_message">Tap the screen at any time to see your backup status</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_how_it_works_power_title">Keep your device charged</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_how_it_works_sleep_title">Your phone will stay awake</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_device_hot_title">Device is too hot</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_start_button">Start overnight backup</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_use_data_button">Use data</string>
<string name="photos_backup_overnight_complete_title">Your backup is complete</string><activity
android:theme="@style/Theme.Photos.Dark.NoTitle"
android:name="com.google.android.apps.photos.backup.activeupload.ActiveUploadModeActivity"
android:exported="false"
android:configChanges="smallestScreenSize|screenSize|screenLayout|orientation|navigation|keyboardHidden|keyboard"/>“Google Photos” App Links
