Tired of 'Storage Full' notifications? How to easily free up space on your phone
If you own an Android smartphone, you are likely familiar with the anxiety of a 'storage full' alert. Social media usage can fill half of your device's capacity in just a few months. Fortunately, Samsung's One UI interface includes hidden settings and simple software tweaks that can help you reclaim significant space without losing your precious memories.
If you own an Android smartphone, you are likely familiar with the anxiety of the moment a 'storage full' alert appears. Using media for social networks can fill half of the device's capacity within a few short months. Fortunately, Samsung's One UI interface includes several hidden settings and simple software changes that can save you and free up a lot of space, without you having to give up your precious memories.
How to delete hidden backups?
One of the main causes of wasted storage space is the hidden backups of edited files. Every time you edit a photo or video, the Samsung gallery automatically saves the original version before the change. To delete these old versions, enter the device settings, go to "Device care", click on "Storage" and check the suggestions for freeing up space. There you can delete the original unedited files with one click and free up entire gigabytes of duplicate and unnecessary files.
Another classic method is manually emptying the recycle bin, where deleted files are kept for 30 days and continue to take up space. In addition, you can use the App archiving feature. This feature freezes apps you almost never open, deletes their core components, but keeps your data and settings. Just pay attention: when you archive, do not click "Select all" so as not to delete the apps completely, but choose the list of apps recommended by default.
Simple steps for long-term savings
To prevent the problem from returning, it is worth taking preventive steps. First, you can transfer files to the Google cloud or OneDrive (Microsoft's service will end in September) and use the "Free up space" option to delete local copies. Second, it is recommended to change the camera settings to economical formats such as HEIF for photos and HEVC for videos. Another small change that will save you a lot of space over time is turning off the "Motion photos" mode, which captures a short video alongside every static photo.
Ultimately, a combination of cleaning duplicate files, archiving apps, and switching to efficient formats will allow you to enjoy your smartphone without fearing the annoying notification about lack of space. All it takes is to dedicate a few minutes to the device settings and free up space for hundreds of new photos and videos.
