Google has started rolling out the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 update, bringing many new features and changes to the Android operating system. One of the most notable changes is the new Private Spaces feature. This feature is currently in beta and will be moved to final builds in a future update. Here’s everything you need to know about Private Spaces in Android 14.
What is the new private space?
Android users often hide apps that they don’t want others to see or accidentally access. Some OEMs like OnePlus and Samsung already have Private Space and Secure Folder features on their phones that allow users to stack some sensitive apps in a locked environment.
Some manufacturers offer easy options to hide apps. However, Android has never had such a feature built natively.
In a nutshell, Private Space is a dedicated secure space where users can create and hide sensitive and other apps away from the regular launcher. This space is typically password protected, providing an added layer of security.
Why is it an important feature for users?
As mentioned earlier, the Private Spaces feature allows users to create a dedicated password-protected space and hide some apps from the plain launcher. This is not only important for increased security but also keeps sensitive apps like banking apps and his UPI apps safe and prevents anyone from accessing them randomly.
You can do the same for apps like WhatsApp, Gallery, etc. to protect them from prying eyes.
Google’s implementation of private spaces
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 comes with a new Private Spaces feature, located at the bottom of the app drawer. Google also gives users the option to hide the app from the app drawer. In that case, the user will have to search for and manually find the private space.
A dedicated quick settings toggle is also available for locking and unlocking private spaces. Additionally, we expect the screen to lock automatically when it’s turned off, and there may be some other options for users to choose how and when they want to lock their private spaces.
Also, the Private Space app will not display notifications when it is locked. Additionally, if a space is locked, private apps won’t show up in the permission manager, privacy dashboard, or other settings.
What is the new private space?
Android users often hide apps that they don’t want others to see or accidentally access. Some OEMs like OnePlus and Samsung already have Private Space and Secure Folder features on their phones that allow users to stack some sensitive apps in a locked environment.
Some manufacturers offer easy options to hide apps. However, Android has never had such a feature built natively.
In a nutshell, Private Space is a dedicated secure space where users can create and hide sensitive and other apps away from the regular launcher. This space is typically password protected, providing an added layer of security.
Why is it an important feature for users?
As mentioned earlier, the Private Spaces feature allows users to create a dedicated password-protected space and hide some apps from the plain launcher. This is not only important for increased security but also keeps sensitive apps like banking apps and his UPI apps safe and prevents anyone from accessing them randomly.
You can do the same for apps like WhatsApp, Gallery, etc. to protect them from prying eyes.
Google’s implementation of private spaces
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 comes with a new Private Spaces feature, located at the bottom of the app drawer. Google also gives users the option to hide the app from the app drawer. In that case, the user will have to search for and manually find the private space.
A dedicated quick settings toggle is also available for locking and unlocking private spaces. Additionally, we expect the screen to lock automatically when it’s turned off, and there may be some other options for users to choose how and when they want to lock their private spaces.
Also, the Private Space app will not display notifications when it is locked. Additionally, if a space is locked, private apps won’t show up in the permission manager, privacy dashboard, or other settings.