Pixel users have long awaited this feature, often resorting to third-party apps or launchers. However, in the Android 14 QPR Beta 2, Google has introduced Private Space, offering a native solution to hide apps from the app drawer. Here’s how to use it.
Private Space is an upcoming feature allowing you to hide chosen apps from your app drawer. Positioned at the bottom of your app list by default, you can also opt to hide it entirely, requiring a search to access it.
Once hidden, these apps are completely inaccessible to system settings, including the Settings app, privacy tools, and notifications. This enhances your privacy significantly.
Security-wise, you can use your lock screen credentials or set a different password. It’s currently in development and might take a few months before beta testers get access, possibly with Android 15.
- Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Private Space.
- Tap “Set Up” at the bottom right.
- Choose between using the same protection as your lock screen or opting for a new lock.
- Enable “Hide Private Space when Locked” to hide it from the app drawer.
- To delete the space, tap “Delete Privacy Space” under Private Space > System.
This covers the current features of Private Space on Android. Any updates on this feature will be added to this post. Stay tuned for more information!