Google May Add a Trash Bin for Deleted Files on Android 12
Apr. 17, 2021Last December,XDA-Developersspotted that Google’s Files app will soonget a trash folder. Now, according to anew reportfrom XDA’s Mishaal Rahman, it looks like Google has plans to include a Trash Bin within the Settings app, starting withAndroid 12.
Going by the report,Android 12 may have a unified option to manage trash files fromSettings -> Storage. From here, users may see the number of files in the trash along with the option to permanently delete them. However, the option to restore trashed items seems to be missing in its current state.
The report also suggests that it is not likely to be a full-fledged recycle bin or trash folder. Take a look at the screenshots of this hidden feature below:Image: XDA-Developers
As is the case with almost every other new feature on Android, the compatibility of the feature depends on various factors. For starters,file manager appsshould utilize Android’s MediaStore API for this feature to work as intended. In addition, we’ll have to wait to see ifpopular recycle bin appsmake changes to support this implementation.
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