We’ve reported about this feature before, and now it’s actually coming to our Android devices. Google is launching a new way of app archiving to free up memory for other apps in less-used apps. This should make it possible for apps not to have to be uninstalled so that they can still free up the necessary memory.
Google briefly summarized the following details:
Archiving is a new feature that allows users to temporarily reclaim ~60% of app storage by removing portions of the app rather than uninstalling it entirely. An archived app remains on the device and can be easily rolled back to the latest available compatible version while preserving user data.
However, app developers need to integrate this feature into their apps for users to benefit from it. However, Google says that developers will also benefit from this feature.
Rather than uninstalling an app, users could ‘archive’ it – temporarily freeing up storage space and reactivating the app quickly and easily. Developers can benefit from fewer uninstalls and much less friction to get on with their favorite apps.
Sounds good. Let’s see how the feature proves itself in everyday life.