How to Free Up Space on Android

This How.com.vn teaches you how to reclaim storage space on an Android phone or tablet.

Method 1

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Open your Android’s app drawer. Look for the button with 6 to 12 dots at the bottom of the home screen. This opens a list of apps on your Android.
- If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy 8, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the apps list.
Using the Play Store ensures that you don’t miss any apps you may have forgotten.^{[1]XResearch source}
It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
It’s near the top of the screen. This displays a list of all apps installed on your Android.
This opens the app’s homepage in the Play Store.
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Tap Uninstall. The app will now be removed from your phone or tablet.
- If you don’t see Uninstall, this app cannot be removed.
- Repeat this method for each app you want to remove.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

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in the app drawer or on the home screen. The apps on your Android store a little bit of data each time they’re used.^{[2]XResearch source} You can safely clear all of the app’s cache without deleting any personal information.
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Scroll down and tap Storage. You should see the amount of space utilized by the app cache under “Cache” or “Cached data.”
- You may have to select a storage location first. Choose Internal Storage or your SD card, if prompted.
The name of this option varies by device, but it should have “cache” in the name. A pop-up confirmation will appear.
The app cache is now clear.
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Method 3

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Open the Downloads app. Look for the folder icon labeled “Downloads” in the app drawer. You can delete individual files in the Downloads folder to reclaim space.
- If you don’t have a Downloads app, open your Android’s file manager, then navigate to the Downloads folder.^{[3]XResearch source}
It’s the three horizontal lines of varying sizes. Several options will appear.
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Tap Size. On most Androids, this sorts the files in the Downloads folder by file size, with the largest file first. The size of the file appears next to its name.
- You may have to manually select how you want to sort the files by size (e.g. Largest first).
A pop-up will appear.
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Tap the trash can or Delete. This removes the file from your Android.
- Repeat this method to remove additional files from the Downloads folder.
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Method 4

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It’s the multicolored pinwheel icon typically found in the app drawer or on the home screen. Clearing photos from your phone or tablet that have already been backed up to your Google Photos account is a great way to free up storage space.^{[4]XResearch source}
It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
You’ll see a list of photos that can be safely deleted from the phone or tablet. But don’t worry—they’ll still be available in the Google Photos app.
The photos are now removed.
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