Hide Sensitive Apps with Private Space
If you want to keep some apps private on your Android phone, you can use Private Space. It creates a separate space on your phone where you can hide and manage apps securely.
What is Private Space?
- It acts like a hidden vault for apps you don’t want others to find.
- Data from these apps stays separate from the rest of your phone.
- You can easily switch between regular apps and private space.
- It comes with a separate lock for extra security.
- You can even hide the private space so no one knows it exists.
Important Points:
- Some people may still detect private space, like those who install apps on your phone or connect your device to a computer.
- Private space is only available on Android 15 and later.
- You cannot use it on managed devices (like office phones) or if your phone has more than four user profiles.
How to Set Up Private Space
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Go to Security & Privacy.
- Tap on Private Space.
- Unlock with your screen lock (or create one if you don’t have it).
- Tap Set Up → Got It.
- (Optional) Sign in with a different Google account.
- Set a new lock for Private Space (or use the existing one).
- Tap Done.
How to Lock & Unlock Private Space
- Lock it manually when you’re done using it.
- Unlock it with the private space lock whenever needed.
When Private Space is Locked:
- Apps inside won’t run in the background.
- No notifications will be shown.
- Apps won’t appear in search, recent apps, or sharing options.
When Private Space is Unlocked:
- You can use the apps like normal.
- Notifications will appear with a private space icon.
How to Hide Private Space
- To hide private space from All Apps:
- Go to Private Space settings and enable the hide option.
- To unhide, unlock the private space.
Installing Apps in Private Space
- Open Private Space → Tap Install App.
- You can install apps from the Play Store or use different app installers.
- Apps from outside private space cannot move their data inside it.
Sharing Content from Private Space
- When unlocked, private space apps can share files.
- Private space does not receive Bluetooth files from outside.
Why Use a Different Google Account?
Since Private Space is completely separate, it’s best to use a different Google account to prevent data from mixing. If you use the same Google account:
- Your private photos, contacts, emails, and browsing history may appear outside private space.
- To keep data safe, create a new Google account for private space.
Limitations of Private Space
- Some launchers may not support it.
- VPNs won’t work inside private space.
- You cannot add widgets, backup private space data, or use smart home devices.
- If you forget the lock, you cannot recover private space.
Private Space is a great feature to keep your apps and data private on your phone. Set it up today and enjoy extra security!
