This way you can archive apps that you don't use often without uninstalling them completely
Although most of the smartphones we use today have very little storage capacityThere are times when we may need to free up space on our mobile phone. To do this, many choose to use mobile phone cleaners, but the truth is that the most effective thing is to delete files as when we free up space in Google Photos or directly Uninstall applications. But what if we could uninstall an app “halfway” so that it frees up space while preserving your data? This is what you can do thanks Archive applications.
The function of archiving applications on Android is implemented by Google Play Store Directly automatically, although to do this we will have to activate this function manually. Below we tell you everything you need to know.
What does app archiving mean on Android
Mobile phone with Play Store open
The option to archive apps is a function that the Google Play Store performs automatically when we activate it manually. It mainly consists of Disable applications Discovers that it has not been used for a long period of time however Without uninstalling it completelyso that we can continue to save data related to them.
Archived applications It will continue to appear on your mobile phone icons, but when you open it, you will notice that it takes some time, because the Play Store will reinstall it again. But in exchange for this minor inconvenience, you can save money Up to 60% of the space Which runs those archived applications on your mobile phone. This is especially convenient if you have little space available but don't want to delete any of the files on your phone.
How to activate application archive on Android
Button to archive applications on Android
As we explained, the app is automatically archived by the Google Play Store. But for this it is necessary We have activated this option. If you do not know whether you have it or not or if you want to activate it, you must follow these steps:
- Open the Google Play Store on your smartphone.
- Click on the icon with your profile picture.
- Go to the bottom of the list and click on the Settings option.
- In the options that appear, enter General.
- Check the Automatically archive apps box.
Once we activate this option, when our mobile phone detects it We have a little space left From the storage space, those apps that we have not used for a long time will be automatically archived. They will be installed again when we want to use them, but until we do, they will simply remain Install “halfway”.
As we mentioned, by archiving applications A lot of storage space will be saved who used it. Therefore, we can use this space to download other applications or save them Pictures, videos or files Without it being necessary to delete anything. This is especially useful if you have an old or low-quality mobile phone, which usually has limited internal storage space. With a procedure that will cause you practically no inconvenience (just remember that Applications that we use little) We will be able to make more space for what really matters to us.
Can I choose which apps to archive?
Free storage space for Android
If you find the possibility of archiving apps interesting, you might have thought that you can directly use it to select those apps that you hardly choose anymore.Archive it manually. But unfortunately this It's not something that can be done.. It's the Google Play Store itself that detects apps that we don't usually use on a regular basis to archive them so they stop taking up storage space.
You will also not be able to choose the moment when the applications file moves. The Play Store will start detecting apps that you haven't used in a while The moment it discovers that you don't have much space left storage. There's no chance of doing this before To prevent and make sure you will have space.
What the Play Store will do is send you a notification To notify you which apps will be archived automatically. And if you think you'll be using them again soon, you always have the option of asking them not to archive them.
How to find out which applications have been archived
Manage the Apps and Devices section in the Play Store
Although you can't choose which apps are archived and when, you do have the option to see a list of all apps archived by the Google Play Store and manage them until they're activated again. To do this, you will simply have to enter the Play Store app and tap on your profile picture. Next you will have to enter the section Manage applications and devicesIn this section, access the tab Manages.
There you will find a list of all the applications that you have installed on your smartphone, and you will also be able to see them None of them have been archived at the moment. If you see that you don't want any of the apps you've saved to be archived, simply tap on them and ask the App Store to go to Delete the file.
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