How to Free Up Storage on Your Phone
Free up storage space on your phone by deleting unused apps, old photos, and cached data.
Steps
- 1
Check your storage
by opening Settings and tapping "General" then "iPhone Storage" on iPhone or "Storage" on Android.
- 2
Delete unused apps
by tapping on large apps and selecting "Delete App." You can reinstall them later for free.
- 3
Clear old photos and videos
by opening your Photos app and deleting blurry shots, duplicates, and old screenshots.
- 4
Empty the Recently Deleted folder
in Photos. Deleted items still take up space until you remove them permanently.
- 5
Clear app caches
by going to Settings and tapping each app. On Android, tap "Clear Cache" for each app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage does my phone have?Show
Go to Settings, tap General, then About on iPhone. On Android, go to Settings and tap Storage.
What takes up the most space on phones?Show
Photos and videos usually use the most storage. Apps and app caches are the next biggest users of space.
Can I move apps to an SD card?Show
Android phones with an SD card slot let you move some apps to the card. iPhones do not support SD cards.
Will clearing cache delete my login info?Show
Clearing cache may log you out of some apps. You will need to sign in again the next time you open them.
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