To manually empty the trash folder that you’ve moved these downloaded files to, tap ⋮ > Trash > ⋮> Empty. Otherwise, files in the trash folder will automatically be removed from your system in 30 days.
If you don’t have the Files by Google app, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store. It will automate deleting junk files and eliminate the need for you to manually delete anything, like in the previous method.
You’ll see a list of what the app suggests you to clean up to free more space on your Android.
If you don’t see this here, then there aren’t any “Junk” files on your phone! You can, however, proceed with the suggestions to clear more room on your phone. For items like “Large files,” you can tap Clean to see more suggestions. Tap the files to review them or select them to be deleted. Once you have the files selected, tap Move files to Trash. [1] X Research source
If you don’t see this here, then there aren’t any “Junk” files on your phone! You can, however, proceed with the suggestions to clear more room on your phone. For items like “Large files,” you can tap Clean to see more suggestions. Tap the files to review them or select them to be deleted. Once you have the files selected, tap Move files to Trash. [1] X Research source
One app that’s on almost every Android is called Google Photos. Although the directions here use Google Photos as an example, other apps like Dropbox or File Manager have similar steps to empty their trash folders.
If you’re not using Google Photos, you may need to tap a three-line or three-dot menu icon instead.
If you’re not using Google Photos, this could be something like “Recently Deleted” instead.
You might see an option to Delete All if you’re not using Google Photos. [2] X Research source
You might see an option to Delete All if you’re not using Google Photos. [2] X Research source
