Here’s how you can create a private space on Google Pixel

Users can easily select how often Android’s private space locks itself

Tech Desk - Oct 16, 2024

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If you’re a Pixel user, looking for ways to hide apps and data, a new private space app is developed for you. It is important to note that this app is set to be available through Android 15 on Pixel smartphones.

The private space app is used to hide apps, files, and photos securely in a virtually separate space on your mobile device.

Users can easily select how often Android’s private space locks itself. It can be locked automatically after a few minutes or after the phone itself locks. In addition, users need to select whether or not they need to use a different Google Account for the private space.

How to enable private space in Pixel smartphone

Ahead of creating Android’s private space app on your Pixel device, you are required to be running Android 15. Gadinsider has compiled a guide on how to create private space on Pixel.

In the Settings app, head to Security & privacy.
Tap Private space.
Hit Set up and follow the steps it takes you through.

Once done, you can easily locate your new space at the bottom of the app drawer. To unlock it, simply tap the lock icon. From there, you can utilise any app already available or install new ones through the private version of the Play Store.