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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'.