Trash Folder On Files by Google Now Rolling Out For Some Users

Back in Dec 2020, an APK teardown revealed that Google was preparing to add a Trash feature to its file director app, Files past Google. It'due south now rolling out to some users with version 1.0.378055542 of the app on Android.

As the name suggests, the new Trash feature will permit yous temporarily delete files from your device using the Files by Google app. You can restore those files for up to xxx days from the Trash folder, after which they are permanently deleted. Of course, you can also manually open the folder and delete the files in information technology any time if you don't want them back ever.

This feature reportedly leverages Android'south built-in recycle bin functionality that Google introduced with Android 11 last year. However, according to an XDA report, information technology'south currently rolling out with the latest update for Files by Google on devices running Android 12. Note that Android 12 is still in beta. So when the feature launches officially, it should be available on devices running Android 11 as well.

The new update also prepares for Fabric You redesign of Files by Google

In addition to the Trash folder, Files by Google is likewise picking upwards some minor design changes on Android 12. Information technology's withal non the full Material You redesign but in that location are some hints of it. The app at present seems to be using the Google Sans font. It has likewise seemingly adapted the Material You bottom navigation bar, with an oval-shaped cyan bubble surrounding the icons. A subsequent update could introduce the full Textile You recoloring to Files by Google.

Google's Nearby Share is also replacing the app'southward built-in sharing feature with the latest update. It is an expected alter as Nearby Sharing is now available on all Android devices with Google Mobile Services. So there's no reason for Files past Google to have a separate file sharing feature on Android. If y'all recall, OnePlus removed the File Nuance feature from the OnePlus File Manager app considering of this very reason.

This alter in Files by Google was previously spotted in an APK teardown in March. Google has also already detailed it on an official support folio. As the company explains, both devices must exist running the latest version of Files past Google for Nearby Share to work properly. You lot tin can transfer up to 500 files at once. The app will notify you when you reach the maximum number of files. Files received over Nearby Share are saved in the Downloads folder on Files by Google.