Google is adding a new file transfer feature to Private Space that makes it easier to hide your sensitive files on your Pixel device.

TL;DR

  • 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.

  • Eheran@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    5 days ago

    How is that better? Who can not see those files anymore? Can Google still scan them as they please?

    • tinned_tomatoes@feddit.ukOPEnglish
      51·
      5 days ago

      It’s better because you currently have no way to move a file from your normal space to your private space, and this change means you’ll be able to if you want/need to.

      • TimLovesTech (AuDHD)(he/him)@badatbeing.socialEnglish
        51·
        5 days ago

        You could already do this for years through the “Files” app, just select the file/files and under the 3 dots “send to safe folder”. And it gets encrypted with a key on your device and if it corrupts or you try to open them on a new phone they wipe and are gone forever.

        Google Safe Folder