{
  "id": 19869987,
  "title": "Google Pixel bug reveals hidden Private Space when switching between light and dark mode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/google-pixel-bug-reveals-hidden-private-space-when-switching-between",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:17:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-private-space-persistent-bug-3735167/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A bug in Google’s Pixel update from November 2026 has resurfaced a problem with the Private Space feature that was first detected in September. When users toggle between light and dark modes, the hidden Private Space section unexpectedly appears in the app drawer, even if it has been set to remain concealed. Google has acknowledged a related issue on its Issue Tracker, but no confirmed fix has been released yet.\n\nThe November Pixel update, which brings a host of bug fixes, seems to have overlooked this particular issue. The Private Space bug first emerged with Android 17 QPR1 in September but remained unresolved when Android 17 QPR2 was released. Private Space is a feature on Pixel devices that allows users to create a secure, locked section of their phone. This space can store apps, folders, files, and any other private data, appearing at the bottom of the Pixel app drawer. Users can also choose to hide the Private Space entirely.",
  "summary": "Google’s November update fixed plenty of bugs, but this Private Space issue wasn’t one of them.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}