{"id":544356,"date":"2023-01-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T12:00:00","slug":"how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Free Up Space on Android: 8 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a279d8cb5b36\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Free_Up_Space_on_Android_8_Ways%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Free Up Space on Android: 8 Ways&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#How_to_See_How_Much_Storage_Space_You_Have\" >How to See How Much Storage Space You Have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#Free_Up_Space_With_Google_Files\" >Free Up Space With Google Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#How_to_Delete_Downloads_on_Android\" >How to Delete Downloads on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#Clear_the_Cache_on_Android\" >Clear the Cache on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#How_to_Empty_Trash_on_Android\" >How to Empty Trash on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#Uninstall_Unused_Apps\" >Uninstall Unused Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#Move_Photos_and_Videos_to_the_Cloud\" >Move Photos and Videos to the Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-free-up-space-on-android-8-ways\/#Can_I_Use_an_SD_Card\" >Can I Use an SD Card?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Free_Up_Space_on_Android_8_Ways%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Free Up Space on Android: 8 Ways&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-866365 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Android-storage.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android storage settings.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Joe Fedewa \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to use an Android phone for a while and slowly watch the storage space fill up with photos, videos, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> files. There are things you can do to take back some of that storage space.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_See_How_Much_Storage_Space_You_Have\"><\/span>How to See How Much Storage Space You Have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every Android device includes some sort of \u201cStorage\u201d section in the Settings. This is where you can see how much space your Android phone or tablet has left and what\u2019s using up the most space. Some devices also include some helpful tools for cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>On a Samsung Galaxy device, you\u2019ll need to go to Settings &gt; Battery &amp; Device Care &gt; Storage. For Google Pixel and most other Android devices, it\u2019s simply at Settings &gt; Storage. Here you\u2019ll see the storage usage broken down by images, videos, audio, documents, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/776570\/how-to-see-which-android-apps-are-taking-up-the-most-space\/\">apps, and more.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-866695\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Screenshot_20230119-170459.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel storage sections.\" width=\"612\" height=\"550\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy \/ Google Pixel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Google Pixel devices have a shortcut to \u201cFree Up Space\u201d in the Google Files app\u2014which we\u2019ll cover in the next section. Samsung actually points out files you could delete to make more room, including \u201cDuplicate Files\u201d and \u201cLarge Files.\u201d It\u2019s a good idea to regularly check out the \u201cStorage\u201d section to clear out junk.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Up_Space_With_Google_Files\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Free Up Space With Google Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cFiles by Google\u201d comes preinstalled on some Android phones. If it\u2019s not on yours, you can\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.google.android.apps.nbu.files%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bgl%3DUS&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">download it from the Play Store<\/a>. One feature that makes it extra useful is the ability to automatically identify things that can be removed from your phone to free up storage space.<\/p>\n<p>Open Files by Google and switch over to the \u201cClean\u201d tab at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866605\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_14-02-33.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to the &quot;Clean&quot; tab.\" width=\"414\" height=\"139\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll notice is a progress bar of how much storage space you\u2019ve used. Underneath, Google has automatically suggested files you can delete to free up storage space. Common examples are screenshots, duplicate files, and photos that are already backed up to Google Photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866602\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_14-04-45.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"See how much storage you have.\" width=\"415\" height=\"157\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cJunk Files\u201d category is for temporary files, like cached files for apps. Clearing these out can cause increased battery and data usage since they\u2019ll need to be re-downloaded.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866603\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_14-04-36.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Junk files.\" width=\"414\" height=\"219\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For the other categories, simply tap \u201cSelect Files\u201d to go through and choose what you\u2019d like to delete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866600\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_14-13-04.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select files to download.\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s pretty much it! Files by Google is a handy app to have for keeping tabs on your storage usage.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Downloads_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Delete Downloads on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Downloads can add up quickly over time. Whether it\u2019s ringtones, memes from Facebook, photos to send friends, or PDFs for work, there\u2019s a lot of stuff that ends up in the \u201cDownloads\u201d folder on your Android device.<\/p>\n<p>The Downloads folder can be found in the File Manager app of your choosing. On Samsung Galaxy devices, the app is simply called \u201cMy Files.\u201d Google Pixel devices come with Files by Google preinstalled.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-866610\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Screenshot_20230119-142146_My-Files.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Downloads folders.\" width=\"600\" height=\"273\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung \u201cMy Files\u201d \/ Files by Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found the \u201cDownloads\u201d folder, it\u2019s just a matter of selecting the files you\u2019d like to delete and tapping the trash button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866609\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_14-25-16.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Delete files from the &quot;Downloads&quot; folder.\" width=\"415\" height=\"319\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Downloads folder can easily get filled with stuff you don\u2019t need anymore. Keeping it tidy can help your storage woes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_the_Cache_on_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Clear the Cache on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apps download temporary files called \u201ccache\u201d as you use them. These files help apps perform quicker and load things when you don\u2019t have a solid data connection. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/834387\/how-to-clear-your-cache-on-android\/\">Cache files can be deleted to free up storage space without majorly disrupting the app.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, swipe down from the top of the screen once or twice\u2014depending on your phone\u2014and tap the gear icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignnone \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-24-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the Settings gear.\" width=\"451\" height=\"217\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now go to the \u201cApps\u201d section in the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-24-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Apps&quot; section.\" width=\"446\" height=\"181\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a list of all the apps installed on your Android device (you may need to expand the list to see them all). Find the misbehaving app and tap it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-25-32.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an app.\" width=\"447\" height=\"224\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"future_hybrid_paragraph\">\n<div id=\"bordeaux-static-slot-13\" class=\"bordeaux-slot bordeaux-filled-slot\" data-feat-ref=\"bordeaux-feat-id-49\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\">\nSelect \u201cStorage &amp; Cache\u201d or just \u201cStorage\u201d from the App Info page.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820774\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-44-12.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Storage and Cache.&quot;\" width=\"429\" height=\"225\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are two options here\u2014\u201cClear Data\u201d and \u201cClear Cache.\u201d We want the latter. \u201cClear Storage\u201d will essentially reset the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820773\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-49-05.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Clear Cache.&quot;\" width=\"430\" height=\"196\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The cache will immediately be cleared, and you\u2019ll see the amount of cache listed on the page go down to zero.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-820772 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-49-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Cache before and after.\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before \/ After<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>You can use this process to clear the cache for any app. Browser apps\u2014such as Chrome, Edge, and Firefox\u2014allow you to clear the cache from inside the app itself.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Empty_Trash_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Empty Trash on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike what you\u2019re probably familiar with on Windows, Android doesn\u2019t have a system-wide \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/681148\/how-to-automatically-empty-your-trash-on-a-mac\/\">Trash\u201d or \u201cRecycle Bin.\u201d Instead, it\u2019s managed by the apps themselves, which is where you\u2019ll need to go to empty the trash.<\/p>\n<p>The most common place where you might want to empty the trash is your File Manager app. We\u2019ll show you where to find the trash in Samsung\u2019s \u201cMy Files\u201d app and \u201cFiles by Google.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the \u201cMy Files\u201d app that comes preinstalled on Samsung Galaxy devices, simply scroll down to the bottom to find \u201cTrash.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866651\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_15-35-51.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Trash.&quot;\" width=\"442\" height=\"192\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can tap \u201cEdit\u201d and select the items you\u2019d like to delete, then tap the trash can icon to remove them permanently.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866650\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_15-36-51.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Delete items.\" width=\"600\" height=\"311\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cFiles by Google\u201d app, you can find \u201cTrash\u201d in the hamburger menu in the top left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866649\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_15-43-17.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"&quot;Trash&quot; in the side menu.\" width=\"601\" height=\"267\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From here, you can select individual items or tap \u201cAll Items\u201d and select \u201cDelete\u201d to remove them permanently.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866647\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_15-45-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select and delete files.\" width=\"446\" height=\"432\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>File Manager apps typically delete trash after 30 days. However, you can go in and manually remove the files whenever you want.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_Unused_Apps\"><\/span>Uninstall Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, apps take up a lot of space on your Android device too. App files themselves take up space, plus they accrue extra files during installation and after being used over time. So, if you have apps that aren\u2019t being used anymore, freeing up storage space is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/778951\/why-you-should-get-rid-of-unused-android-apps\/\">one of several reasons why you should remove them.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is it\u2019s super easy to uninstall Android apps from the Google Play Store. Tap your profile icon and select \u201cManage Apps &amp; Device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866677\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_16-33-41.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Manage Apps &amp; Device.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"202\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switch to the \u201cManage\u201d tab and check the box next to any app you\u2019d like to uninstall, then tap the trash icon in the top right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866676\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2023-01-19_16-35-05.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Delete the apps you aren't using anymore.\" width=\"440\" height=\"291\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not in need of extra storage space, it\u2019s a good idea to get rid of apps you aren\u2019t using anymore.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_Photos_and_Videos_to_the_Cloud\"><\/span>Move Photos and Videos to the Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re to the point where you feel like there\u2019s nothing left to delete to make more room on your device, it may be time to embrace the cloud. Keeping photos and videos in apps such as Google Photos, Dropbox, or OneDrive can save a lot of space.<\/p>\n<p>We like Google Photos, and it might be the company\u2019s best app. It\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/827817\/10-google-photos-features-you-should-use\/\">chock full of useful features, and the auto-backup functionality works really well. You can choose an upload quality that works for you and your storage plan. The bad news is you may need to manage storage space in Google Photos too.<\/p>\n<p>Using a cloud storage app does come with some added concerns, though. First of all, you\u2019ll probably need to pay for a storage plan at some point. Perhaps more importantly, your media will be in the hands of a third party, and that comes with privacy and reliability concerns.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_an_SD_Card\"><\/span>Can I Use an SD Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky, you may have an option to expand your Android device\u2019s storage without moving to the cloud. Some Android devices still include SD card slots. It\u2019s become an uncommon feature among the majority of devices, but SD card slots are not yet extinct.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/837314\/best-sd-cards\/\">Micro SD cards are very affordable these days. You can snag a 128GB micro SD card for less than $20 and probably double the amount of storage space you have. Once you have the SD card, you can move files and even apps to it to get more internal storage space.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>At the end of the day, these tricks will only go so far\u2014so, for your next Android phone, make sure you have enough storage for all your photos, videos, and files. 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