1. Delete unnecessary or unused apps
One of the most straightforward ways to free up internal memory is to delete unnecessary or unused apps. You can go to your phone’s settings, then go to Apps, and you will see a list of all the apps installed on your phone. Identify an app that you no longer use or need and tap on uninstall.
2. Clear app cache and data
All apps on your phone store data and files locally on your phone. Over time, this data can add up and take up necessary space on your phone. To clear app cache, go to your phone’s settings, select Apps, choose the app you want to clear cache, and tap on “clear cache.” To clear app data, go to settings, select Apps, choose the app you want to clear data, and tap on “clear data.”
3. Remove media files
The media files (photos, videos, and music) you store on your phone’s internal memory can take up a significant amount of space. To free up space, transfer your media files to an external storage device or cloud storage, such as Google Photos, iCloud, or Dropbox. You can also delete the media files you no longer need.
4. Move apps to SD card
Many Android phones allow users to move apps to an SD card. This is a great way to free up internal memory space. Go to your phone’s settings, select Apps, choose the app you want to move, and tap on “Move to SD card.” Note that not all apps can be moved to an SD card.
5. Use storage analyzer apps
Several storage analyzer apps, such as Clean Master, allow you to scan your phone’s internal memory and determine which files and apps are taking up the most space. They also offer suggestions on how to free up space. So, you can consider using them to figure out what is taking up most space on your phone and how to delete or offload unnecessary files.
6. Clear the system cache and delete unnecessary files
System cache walls up over time and can take up internal memory space. To clear the system cache, go to your phone’s settings, select Storage, tap on Cached data, and choose “OK” when prompted to confirm. You can also go through your phone’s storage and delete unnecessary files, such as old downloaded files, screenshots, and documents you no longer need.
In conclusion, freeing up your phone’s internal memory requires commitment and consistency. You can start by deleting unused apps, clearing app cache and data, removing media files, moving apps to SD card, using storage analyzer apps, clearing the system cache, and deleting unnecessary files. By following these tips, you will have more storage space on your phone, and it will perform optimally.