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- Google is working on an Android app archiving feature.
- It appears this feature would allow you to compress an app to save space rather than fully uninstall it.
- It’s possible we’ll see this feature launch within or alongside Android 13.
If you’re cursed with a phone that has a low amount of internal storage, you’ve likely needed to uninstall some apps to free up space. If you’re a big mobile gamer, especially, some games can take up loads of space on your phone. But, if you want to play it again, you need to fully reinstall it, which is a pain.
Thankfully, it seems Google is working on a solution to this problem. Instead of uninstalling an app, Android could just compress it while keeping the core information you need on your device. This Android app archiving feature would allow you to reclaim storage space but keep the app installed and ready to go when you need it next.