Android’s auto-archive feature for unused apps is now rolling out

11 April 2023
It can free up nearly 60% of an app’s storage space without actually uninstalling the app and user data.

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HuhHello, 11 Apr 2023seems to be inspired from Apple's iOS app offloading f... moreI do believe the first phone to have such functionality was Android based Nextbit Robin. In 2016. It actually did work, and with every store app. Too bad it was killed the instant Razer bought the company.

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    • 11 Apr 2023

    Rodolf, 11 Apr 2023I'd rather be happier if they offer a service that let... moreThey did that already, years ago. Instant Apps. However, I've never seen an app I wanted to install available in that format.

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      • 11 Apr 2023

      Anonymous, 11 Apr 2023Will it re-download the same version? Highly unlikely. I ... moreNote that it only archives apps that come as App Bundles, not .APK, so it only applies to relatively new apps, not old apps.

        Rodolf, 11 Apr 2023I'd rather be happier if they offer a service that let... moresame i wana watch youtube at 10k 360fps hdr-20 raytracing ultra settings with mod support.

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          • 11 Apr 2023

          As long as you have 256GB or more storage no point of using this feature.

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            • 11 Apr 2023

            Meanwhile with a Sony device: you guys need some storage?
            Got some exxxxtra SD memory card storage space :)

              Anonymous, 11 Apr 2023Just a complete waste of time and bandwidth. Is storage spa... morefor people with lower end devices, yes most definitly. today, 32GB and 64GBs of storage just isn't enough. with the OS usually taking between 15GB-30GB, photos & videos taking abt 20MB / minute and 5mb/photo, plus all the apps (and social media apps absolutely piling on cached data), 128gb is an absolute minimum if you dont wanna cut corners.

                Dan, 11 Apr 2023Yes they did, but I'm afraid it will count on your Goo... moreit doesnt. the data stays on device.

                  Rodolf, 11 Apr 2023I'd rather be happier if they offer a service that let... morePeople with not a lot of storage on their phone likely don't have a lot of money to spend on a phone. You think they have the money for a monthly subscription?

                    Anonymous, 11 Apr 2023Just a complete waste of time and bandwidth. Is storage spa... moreIf you don't have a lot of money this could be huge. With only 32GB or even 16GB of storage, most people will have to uninstall apps, even if those apps may contain data they don't want to lose. This makes it so you can save that data but won't have to store the app itself saving a ton of space.

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                      • 11 Apr 2023

                      Just bring back microSD and be done with all these workarounds solving artificial problems.

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                        • 11 Apr 2023

                        Will it re-download the same version?
                        Highly unlikely.
                        I am keeping several old apps installed still because either its not available in the play store or the newer version is worse.

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                          • 11 Apr 2023

                          Hmm.. if only there's a piece of tech that will instantly double your storage.. oh wait, it's called external memory! Too bad they decide to sell more cloud instead of local external storage.

                            I'd rather be happier if they offer a service that let us run apps remotely on the cloud without installing (something like cloud gaming). I know it's not secure but at least will help some people with very low storage situation while they in need for every app on their phones.

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                              • 11 Apr 2023

                              Dan, 11 Apr 2023Yes they did, but I'm afraid it will count on your Goo... moreHow will it count on one's Google storage ?. It uninstalls the app/s, so no extra storage is used or needed. It actually frees up space, although I still think it's a pointless feature...

                                Anonymous, 11 Apr 2023Just a complete waste of time and bandwidth. Is storage spa... moreMeanwhile: "where is microsd card?!?! no buy!"

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                                  • 11 Apr 2023

                                  Just a complete waste of time and bandwidth. Is storage space a big issue for people?

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                                    • 11 Apr 2023

                                    UltraHD, 11 Apr 2023Did they just announced something useful?Yes they did, but I'm afraid it will count on your Google Storage maybe.

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                                      • 11 Apr 2023

                                      UltraHD, 11 Apr 2023Did they just announced something useful?Yes

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                                        • 11 Apr 2023

                                        seems to be inspired from Apple's iOS app offloading feature, nice

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