Many users of smartphones based on Android at some point are faced with the problem of lack of free space in the internal memory. Its volume depends on the class and year of manufacture of the device, but in any case it ends sooner or later. There are 7 ways to free up Android storage for new apps, photos or videos.
Getting rid of unnecessary applications
This is the first thing to pay attention to. Many have downloaded applications on their phones that have never been used and are unlikely to be useful in the future. By deleting them, you can free dozens or even hundreds of megabytes of internal memory.
Ditching dynamic wallpapers
The moving screensaver is definitely mesmerizing. However, such wallpapers consume the internal memory of the device at high speed. Give preference to the classic static image.
Moving applications to a memory card
The microSD card is used by default for storing documents, videos, photos, or audio. You can manually move programs selectively. To do this, go to. Select a specific program and move it to microSD.
It should be noted that not all files of the selected applications will be moved. This applies to programs that use the data synchronization function, notifications, contain widgets or wallpapers.
Apps may run slightly slower after moving. This is because the speed of the microSD card is slower than the built-in system memory.
Clearing the cache
Applications and the browser using an Internet connection quickly fill up the cache of a mobile device on Android with unnecessary files. In addition, online players save the listened tracks to remote corners of the gadget's memory. Special utilities for clearing the cache are designed to solve this problem. The most popular are. Often these utilities have an automatic cleaning function. Do not be afraid to clear your cache, because it will not affect the operation of applications in any way.
Closing unused applications
Programs running in the background consume tens of megabytes of RAM, as well as battery power. Completely close applications that you will not be using anytime soon.
Removing offline maps
Offline maps are convenient because they help out in the absence of an Internet connection. Over time, they can accumulate a lot, especially among avid travelers and those whose work involves traveling to unfamiliar places. Go to the Google Maps app to view a list of offline maps. Delete the ones that you won't be using in the coming days or at all.
We store documents in cloud services
Use cloud storage like. They will ensure the reliable safety of documents, which will free up memory on the device.
The listed methods will ensure the effective use of the RAM of devices based on Android.
