Google May Add a Trash Bin for Deleted Files on Android 12

Last 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.

Android 12 May Get a Trash Bin Section

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.

With that said, it is worth pointing out that the aforesaid trash bin in the Settings app is not available by default on the two Android 12 developer previews released so far. Hence, it is possible that Google may skip the feature or test it in the upcoming beta tests. We’ll have to wait for the next Android 12 developer preview and future beta builds before drawing a conclusion. And of course, we’ll know for sure atGoogle I/O 2021scheduled for May 18 to 20.

Subin B

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.

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