Creating a private space for your apps on a Pixel device is a great way to keep your personal information secure. Here’s how you can do it:To create a private space, go to your device’s settings and navigate to the “Security & location” section. From there, select “Lock screen preferences” and then choose “Secure lock settings.” You can then enable the option for “Secure lock screen,” which will require a PIN, password, or pattern to access certain apps.Once you have set up a secure lock screen, you can choose which apps you want to protect in your private space. Simply go to the “Apps” section in settings, select the app you want to protect, and enable the option for “Hide sensitive content.”By creating a private space for your apps on Pixel, you can have peace of mind knowing that your personal information is safe and secure.


Android, the most widely used operating system globally, has reached a level of maturity where annual releases are no longer as significant as they once were. Android 15 is a modest update overall, but it introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the user experience. One such feature is ‘Private Space’.

Private Space acts as a digital vault, allowing users to lock sensitive apps and the data within them in a separate sandbox. Users can also create a second instance of any app within Private Space, adding an additional layer of security with a different locking mechanism. Interested in setting up Private Space for your apps on Pixel? Here’s how to do it:

How to create Private Space for apps on your Pixel

To utilize Private Space, ensure you have Android 15 and a device with more than 6GB of RAM. Most recent Google smartphones, including the Pixel 9 series, meet these requirements. Private Space does not function on managed devices typically issued by organizations. Here’s how to set up Private Space:

1. Open your smartphone’s Settings app and select Security & privacy.

2. Tap on Private Space under the Privacy section.

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3. After authenticating with your device’s screen lock, you’ll reach the Private Space main screen. Scroll through the information and tap Set up.

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4. Your Private Space will be created, and you can choose to sign in with a Google account. Alternatively, you can skip this step by tapping Skip.