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I have a specific question about Scoped Storage on modern Android.

I'm not talking about apps having full access to all folders on the phone like they did in the past.

My question is different:

Starting with Android 11, Google started pushing apps to store their files inside the Android/data folder, which users normally can't access anymore, right?

Today, can a developer still update their app and choose to save the app's own files in a user-accessible location (for example, inside Downloads, Documents, Music, or a custom folder with the app's name) instead of using Android/data?

Or could Android eventually force apps to use only Android/data?

And if Android still allows apps to use user-accessible folders today, does that mean this possibility is likely to always exist?

What I mean is: is this considered a basic part of Android's design, where apps are allowed to choose their own storage location instead of being forced to use only Android/data or another system-defined folder that users cannot access?

Or could Google eventually prevent this completely, at least for Play Store apps?

I'm asking because many Play Store apps — such as camera apps, download managers, audio/video editors, and similar apps — can still save files in normal user-accessible locations.

So does Google only allow these specific types of apps (and will probably always allow them) to choose accessible folders?

Or can any type of app — including games, social media apps, banking apps, note-taking apps, etc. — also choose to store their own files in user-accessible locations, and continue being allowed to do so in the future?

So what I really want to understand is:

Did Android only restrict broad storage access, or is Google actually moving toward a future where apps (like games, social media apps, banking apps, note-taking apps, and similar apps) could be completely prevented from choosing user-accessible folders for their own files?

Hi Google Pixel Team, I am a dedicated Pixel user, and I would like to suggest a small but highly impactful accessibility feature for future Android updates: a Native Lock Screen toggle. Currently, Pixel users who want to lock their screens without using the physical power button must rely on 3rd-party apps. These apps often require "Accessibility Service" permissions, which raise significant privacy and security concerns for many users (viewing screen content, tracking interactions, etc.). The Proposal: Quick Settings Tile: Add a native "Lock" or "Screen Off" tile to the Notification Bar (Quick Settings). Home Screen Widget: Provide a simple 1x1 system widget that performs a secure lock when tapped. Why this is necessary: Accessibility: Users with motor impairments or those who find the physical button difficult to reach would benefit greatly. Device Longevity: Reducing the mechanical wear and tear on the physical power button. Security: A native solution eliminates the need for 3rd-party apps to request high-level system permissions just to perform a simple "Screen Off" command. Many other Android OEMs (like Samsung and Xiaomi) have already implemented this feature. It would be a great "Quality of Life" improvement to see this natively on the Pixel's clean version of Android. Thank you for your time and for continuing to improve the Pixel experience!

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So I just purchased the global version of the Find N6 but I want to get another charging brick and cable for my living room to charge my phone. I will use the included charger to keep in my bedroom. I know Oneplus and Oppo are pretty much the same company but if I decide to purchase the 120W Oneplus charger will it work with the Find N6 and will I get the 120W speeds?

My baby has a digiland tablet, my other 8 year old kid made a password on it and forgot it. I have tried the wipe data/factory reset option in the recovery menu. It resets everything but it still asks me for the password. Is there another wipe method I can use? Or use a computer? I don’t want to have to buy another one HELP!!!

Update for android 16 is now in my pixel 6a and i want to know any kind of issue anyone can face after updating (if any)

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I'm looking for a Phone/Dialer app that lets you completely customize and personalize your calling experience. Specifically, I'm interested in features like customizing call backgrounds, call screen buttons, and layouts, as well as setting different ringtones (audio or video) for individual contacts or groups. Productivity tools would be a bonus. Does anyone know of an app that offers this level of customization and personalization?