Here’s why Google Messages has disabled its ‘Clear data’ button
The good news is that Google Messages is building its own in-app storage manager for selective data cleanup.
Google's messaging app, Messages, has disabled the "Clear data" button in recent beta versions, prompting concern among users. This change is intentional, not a bug, as the app developers have replaced it with a new feature. The new feature is an in-app "ManageSpaceActivity", a still-under-development tool designed to give users more control over their data within the Messages app.
Currently, this feature is not active, so the "Clear data" option remains greyed out. To completely remove app data, users must either uninstall updates or revert to the stable version of the app. Google Messages beta builds offer users the chance to test new features, such as improved context menus and UI overhauls. But for those who have been looking to free up space by clearing app data, the new feature means they'll need to use alternative methods.
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