Free up spaceTo download more apps and media, or help your phone run better, you can clear space on your phone.
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Free up storageRemove photos
If you back up with Google Photos, you can delete the copies on your phone. You can see the backed-up copiesin the appusing Wi-Fi or mobile data.Learn how to deletephotos andvideos from your phone. Remove downloaded movies, music & other media
To delete content from Google Play:
To delete content from other sources, delete from the app that you used to download it. Remove apps & app data
Close apps that don't respondAndroid manages the memory that apps use. You don't usually need to close apps. But if an app isn't responding, try closing the app. Learn how to troubleshoot apps that aren't working. Uninstall apps you don't useIf you uninstall an app and need it later, you can download it again. If you paid for the app, you won't have to buy it again. Learn how to uninstallapps. Clear the app's cache & dataYou can usually clear an apps cache and data through your phones Settings app. Settings can vary by phone. For more info, get help from your device manufacturer.
Delete or move files
Delete downloaded filesTo learn how to find and remove downloaded files, go to your device manufacturers support site. Copy files to a computerYou can move files and folders to a computer with a USB cable, and then delete them from your phone. Learn how to transferfiles between your phone and computer. Check & free up memoryAndroid manages the memory that apps use. You don't usually need to close apps. But if an app isn't responding, try closing the app. Learn how to troubleshoot apps that aren't working. Tip:If you think an app is using too much memory, you can delete the app. Learn how to uninstallapps. Related resources
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