Google has made the “auto archive” feature in the Play Store accessible to all Android devices, expanding its availability beyond those with specific storage limitations. But what’s the purpose of this feature?
The auto archive feature is part of the Google Play Store’s toolkit designed to help users optimize their device’s storage space when necessary. It works by automatically archiving apps that haven’t been used by the user for a while.
It’s important to note that archiving an app doesn’t mean deleting the app’s data. The app icon remains on the device, and when clicked, it quickly reinstalls the app. This feature saves users time and effort as they don’t have to go back to the Play Store to find and reinstall the app.
You can access the “Automatically archive apps” option in the Google Play Store by going to Settings > General > Automatically archive apps. Initially, this feature was limited to Android devices with low storage capacity, but Google has now made it available to all devices, regardless of their specifications.
Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that you can manually archive individual apps, although this option isn’t officially activated by Google and is hidden behind an “experimental flag.”
Considering how frequently users install apps that end up being used infrequently and taking up unnecessary space, this feature is a practical solution for efficient storage management. How many of you find this feature useful in maintaining your device’s storage effectively?
