App Archiving goes live on Google Pixel devices w/ Android 15 DP2

Google brings App Archiving feature to Pixel devices with Android 15 DP2. The feature was under development that Google has designed to free up storage on Android devices without uninstalling the app.

The change replaces the Open button with Archive on the app’s settings page. The tool to directly open the application is now aligned at the top right corner of the user interface.

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The idea behind app archiving is simple yet beneficial. If you don’t frequently use an app installed on your phone, you can archive it to free up the additional storage used by assets.

When you need to use the app again, simply Restore the application, and all your app data will be available. It will save you from re-setup or initial login procedure, at the same time, keeping your phone’s storage clean.

Well, you can only archive apps that have been installed after initial setup. System applications can not be archived, however, you can either uninstall or disable them if you don’t find any of those useful.

Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” on/off toggle in App info has been renamed to “Manage app if unused: Remove permissions, delete temporary files, stop notifications, and archive the app.”

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