Recovering deleted text messages on Android is difficult, and the best strategy is to have Google Drive back up your phone.

A single setting on your Google Pixel phone can create automatic backups of your data. Here's how to find that setting, and backup your Google Pixel.

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Google Messages is adding a trash folder for deleted texts, bringing it in line with iMessage and other messaging apps.