Google is making it easier to hide sensitive files in your Pixel's Private Space
TL;DR
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Google is making it simpler to move sensitive files into Private Space, the built-in feature on Pixel devices for hiding apps and data.
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While the tool has always made it straightforward to add apps to the profile, adding files has been less intuitive.
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An upcoming update adds a new “Add files” option that lets you directly copy or move files from your main profile into the Private Space.
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Google isn't doing anything to enhance anyones privacy. Thats not how they operate.
Ok thanks for sharing 👍🏻
How is that better? Who can not see those files anymore? Can Google still scan them as they please?
It's better because you currently have no way to move a file from your normal space to your private space, and this change means you'll be able to if you want/need to.
You could already do this for years through the "Files" app, just select the file/files and under the 3 dots "send to safe folder". And it gets encrypted with a key on your device and if it corrupts or you try to open them on a new phone they wipe and are gone forever.
Google Safe Folder
I'd bet money they're actually making it easier to add files to Pixel's Private Space with a Google AI backdoor baked in.
Private space is nice, but what if we could access it without Google's shitty launcher and file browser?
I haven't used it at all, specifically because I run a different launcher and file browser.
Then use a different file manager that supports private folders?