- Google is making it simpler to move sensitive files into Private Space, the built-in feature on Pixel devices for hiding apps and data.
- While the tool has always made it straightforward to add apps to the profile, adding files has been less intuitive.
- An upcoming update adds a new “Add files” option that lets you directly copy or move files from your main profile into the Private Space.
If you want to hide apps, files, and folders on your Android device, there’s no shortage of options available. Many Android devices have built-in tools for hiding apps and files, saving you from having to find trustworthy third-party solutions. Pixel devices, for example, feature Private Space, a tool that lets you hide apps in a separate, private user profile. While moving apps into this space is straightforward, migrating sensitive files is less intuitive. Fortunately, Google is about to make it much simpler to copy or move your files into the Private Space.
Google introduced Private Space in the stable release of Android 15 last year. The feature creates a new user profile with its own separate storage for apps and files. Adding apps is simple: a large “Install” button within the Private Space launches its dedicated Google Play Store, making the process straightforward.