Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps
, Google claims that the auto-archiving feature can automatically reduce the storage taken up by infrequently used apps by almost 60 percent without entirely removing the application or its associated data from a user’s device.
Archived applications can be distinguished by a cloud icon overlaid on the app icon. Tapping the archived apps will re-download and fully restore them, provided the app is still available on Google Play. The feature should come in handy for those using Android devices that lack expandable storage or users who are reluctant to completely delete apps to free up some space, though not every application will be eligible for auto-archiving.
format, and that apps with archive support won’t appear as frequently on a device’s uninstall suggestions. Archived apps are clearly marked with a cloud symbol. Tapping these archived applications will fully restore them.Android users will need to opt-in to use the auto-archiving feature. The option will appear via a pop-up window when attempting to install a new app on a device that’s out of storage. Once enabled, the feature will archive all unused apps from the device. A disclaimer on the opt-in pop-up reveals that the feature’s preferences can be adjusted in the settings menu.
Users will only be able to opt into the feature if they attempt to download an app without sufficient storage on their device.
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