Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold's hidden feature is fueling my Pokémon Go addiction
Android Police 2026-10-03 16:00:10
Context: Google Pixel users, particularly those with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, are discovering a hidden feature called "Private space" that allows them to run two identical apps in parallel, including Pokémon Go. This feature, available on Android 15 or later devices, enables users to create a secure sandbox with an alternative Google ID, effectively allowing them to play Pokémon Go with two separate accounts simultaneously. The author, Khumail Thakur, has been using this feature to increase his chances of catching shiny Pokémon.
Key Facts
- The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold's Private space feature allows users to run two identical apps in parallel, including Pokémon Go, by creating a secure sandbox with an alternative Google ID.
- To access Private space, users must go to Settings > Security and privacy > Private space, and set up an alternative Google ID, which will create a separate Android user profile.
- The Private space feature is not limited to Pixel smartphones and is available on any Android smartphone running Android 15 or later, including Samsung devices with a similar feature called Secure Folder.
- Pokémon Go's Terms of Service consider running an alternative account cheating, but the author has been using this feature for two months without any issues, although it is unclear if Scopely can detect and punish users for doing so.