Auto-Archive allows users to free up space on their device
The auto-archive tool will help users automatically free up to about 60 percent of the app’s storage space
Google has rolled out its much-anticipated Auto-Archive feature on Android devices that will reduce the storage taken by apps that are not in use frequently by almost 60 percent.
The auto-archive tool will help users to automatically free up to 60 percent of the app’s storage space without deleting the app presence or users’ data from the device.
This will reduce unnecessary uninstalls and help users install new apps successfully, said Chang Liu and Lydia Gemund, product managers for Google Play.
Auto-Archive allows users to free up space on their device without the need to completely uninstall the app.
Once a user opts in, less-used apps will be partially removed from the device to save space, while preserving the app icon and the user’s personal app data.
When the user wants to start using the app again, they can simply tap it to download it again and start where they left off (as long as the app is still available on Google Play). .
“Auto-Archive is only available to developers using App Bundle to publish their apps. If your app supports archiving, users will be less likely to see it among uninstall suggestions,” the company said. .
This is how the new feature works
The user tries to install a new app when the device is out of storage. A pop-up window appears asking whether the user wants to enable auto-archive.
If the user opts in, unused apps on the user’s device will be auto-archived to free up enough space for a new app request.
“Auto-Archive is an easy way for users to manage their device storage, and a great way for developers to reduce the likelihood of their apps being uninstalled,” Google said.
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