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Free up storage on Android

Recover gigabytes in a safe order: copies of photos first, then unused apps, then caches. Do not delete folders you do not recognise.

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Typical signs: Storage full warning, Cannot install updates, Camera says memory full.

Step 1 of 5

You will need: A computer or cloud account, Files app.

See what is actually large

Settings → Storage shows the split between apps, images, videos, and system. Open the largest category. The Files app's large-files view is more honest than a 'junk cleaner'.

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