How to free space in your Android
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Is your Android running out of storage space again?
We will fix it with three simple tricks that can release a valuable space on your device.
IPhone users, here we show you how to free space in your device.

A man holding an Android. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
Trick 1: Eliminate hidden disorder
Hidden files and folders often consume a significant storage space. Here we show you how to clean them:
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SEthings can vary according to the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Open your File manager (It could be called “My files”).
- Touch the Three points In the upper right.
- Select Settings
- Allow “Show hidden system files.”
- Now, we go to “ folder playing the folder that says “My files”.

Steps to eliminate hidden disorder. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
- Next, select “Internal storage”.
- Touch the Photos file.
- Then, click .Lailas.
- Select “All” images.
- Then touch Delete.

Steps to eliminate hidden disorder. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
- Confirm by clicking Move in the trash. By eliminating the miniature folder, it will release a valuable storage space in its Android eliminating the small images of prior view of photos and videos stored on your device. Keep in mind that the file or the folder will return automatically as you sail again, so it has a constantly low storage level, cleaning the folder. Thumbnails from time to time can help, but it’s just a temporary solution. The system will rebuild it as necessary.
- Now, Return twice by clicking on the Rear arrow
- Open “Cinema” either “Downloads”and repeat the previous steps to erase more space.
- Finally, find the Trash and click on it.

Steps to eliminate hidden disorder. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
- Select “All”.
- Tap Remove all.
- Confirm your decision by clicking Delete.

Steps to eliminate hidden disorder. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
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Trick 2: Google Photos Magic
Google Photos offers a perfect way to administer photo storage without losing their memories. Here we show you how to release space using Google Photos:
SEthings can vary according to the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Open the Google Photos application.
- Touch you Profile photo In the upper right corner.
- Choose Release the space in this device.
- Check the files and touch the bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Click Allow To clean the local copies of the photos already backed.

Steps to release space using Google Photos. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
His photos remain safe, but they will not take the storage of their phone. Now, before eliminating files in their downloads, movies or folders. Thumbnails, take a moment to review them. These may contain files that have intentionally saved, including important documents or personal means. While cleaning unused files can release space, be sure not to eliminate what you still need.

Steps to release space using Google Photos. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
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Trick 3: clear of unused applications
Uninstalling unused applications can significantly release the storage space on your Android device. Here we show you how uninstall unused applications:
SEthings can vary according to the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Open Settings In your Android.
- Click on Applications or applications and notifications.
- Click on the Filter and classify icon.
- Tap Uninstalled by you, Then touch OK.
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Steps to erase unused applications. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
- Check your installed applications and identify those who no longer use.
- Uninstall These applications to release space by By clicking on the application.
- Click Details of the application in the store.
- So, touch Uninstall.
- Will ask you to confirm your decision by clicking Uninstall.

Steps to erase unused applications. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
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Trick 4: get rid of old files
You can also remove files and images not used in Android. These are files or images that have not edited in the last 30 days.
SEthings can vary according to the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- Navigate Settings In your Android.
- Tap Device care.
- Click Storage.
- Click Check old files.
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Steps to get rid of old files. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
- Tap All In the upper left corner of the screen to release the space.
- Click Delete at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm your decision by clicking Delete.

Steps to get rid of old files. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
By incorporating these steps, you can efficiently administer the storage of your Android device and maintain optimal performance.
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It cannot be stored in its Android can be frustrating, but these tricks provide rapid solutions to recover space without compromising the essential data. By implementing simple strategies such as eliminating hidden disorder, taking advantage of Google Photos to release space and uninstall unused applications, can significantly improve the performance of your device. In addition, checking and eliminating old files can help keep a phone without disorder.
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