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Guide to Freeing Up Storage Space on Android Phones
Key points
- Uninstall or archive unused apps to free space.
- Android's auto-archive feature can free up to 60% of an app's storage.
- Back up images and videos to Google Photos to remove them from local storage.
Managing Applications
One way to free up storage is by uninstalling apps. Users can view app storage usage in Settings > Device Care > Storage > Apps to identify and remove large applications. Alternatively, apps can be archived, which deletes core software files and temporary data while retaining login information and personal settings for easy reinstallation.
Android's Auto-Archive Feature
Android includes an "auto-archive" feature that automatically archives rarely used apps when storage runs low. This feature can be activated through a pop-up when attempting to install an app on a full device, or manually via the Play Store settings. Google states auto-archiving can free up nearly 60% of an app's storage space without removing the app's presence or user data.
Handling Images and Videos
To free up space consumed by media, users can manually delete images and videos from their phone's gallery or through storage settings. For those who wish to preserve their media, backing up to cloud services like Google Photos is an option. Google Photos allows users to save cloud backups of images and videos to their Google account.
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This article details methods for reclaiming storage on Android devices by managing applications, images, and videos. It explains how to uninstall or archive apps, utilize Android's auto-archive feature, and back up media to cloud services like Google Photos to free up local storage.