Google is silent on resolution timeline for Private Space and Wear OS issue

Android 15s The Private Space feature hasn’t exactly had the smoothest implementation. There were previous reports that the feature caused some Pixel 6 devices to do this brick. Most recently, however, people have started seeing Private Space app notifications popping up on their Wear OS smartwatch. Google has now acknowledged the problem.

The new Private Space feature allows a user to hide their sensitive apps from prying eyes, almost like a secret vault. These apps are isolated, so the data is isolated from the rest of your phone. Since the feature is designed to literally be a private space, you’re not supposed to see notifications from Private Space apps anywhere other than your phone.

In one supporting documentGoogle states that your smartwatch is no exception: “You will not receive private space notifications on your watch.” It also adds: “You won’t find media controls on your watch for private space apps.”

However, some Wear OS devices receive notifications from apps installed in Private Space. But it looks like Google is aware of the problem:

Known issues: For some Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) devices, you may receive notifications from Private Space apps on your watch when Private Space is unlocked on your phone. These may have a work profile icon badge.

A work profile is a profile separate from your main profile that allows you to use the same device privately. The document adds:

Even if you don’t have a work profile on your phone, you may be able to find a work profile tab in the Wear OS app if you have private space set up.

There’s no timeline for a resolution, but it’s a good sign that the company is aware of the problem. It is likely that the problem will be fixed in a future update. We have contacted Google for clarification.