Google Timeline location purge causes collateral damage

Google Maps Timeline is changing: Here’s how it affects you

Google is changing how its Maps app tracks where you've been, introducing new privacy rules. Here's what you need to know

Google Timeline location purge causes collateral damage

Privacy measure leaves some mourning lost memories

How to turn on cloud backup for on-device Google Maps Timeline

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps Timeline now stores data on-device instead of in the cloud, risking data loss if you lose your phone or switch devices. However, you can turn on cloud backup for the Timeline feature. It is not enabled by default and must be manually turned on, which will also allow Timeline syncing. Even with cloud backup, there are reports of sync issues and data loss, so exercise precautions. In Dec…