Ways to Clear Trash on Android

Do you need to free up space on your Android device by removing unnecessary files and junk? Even though Android doesn't have a 'Trash' like Windows computers, you can still declutter your phone and enhance its performance. This Mytour article provides various methods to help you clear trash on Android.

Clearing Cached Data Your app cache can enhance your app experience, but it can also slow down your device. To clear cached data, navigate to Settings > Apps, select the app, and tap Storage > Clear cache.

Removing Downloaded Files To free up space, navigate to 'My Files > Downloads > ⋮ > Edit', select files, and tap the trash can icon. To clear the trash folder, go to ⋮ > Trash > ⋮ > Empty. Files in the trash will be automatically removed after 30 days.

Uninstall Unused Apps Removing apps not only frees space but also deletes associated data. To uninstall, press and hold the app icon and tap Uninstall.

Using Files by Google Download and open the app from the Google Play Store. It automates junk file deletion, eliminating manual efforts.

Tap Clean. Navigate to this tab for suggested actions to free up space on your Android.

Tap Clean under 'Junk files.' Doing this streamlines the process of removing unnecessary items from your device.

Accessing App Trash Open an app with a trash can icon, such as Google Photos or Dropbox, to empty it and enhance your Android's performance.

Accessing the Library Look for the library icon, often represented by shelved books at the bottom of your screen. If not using Google Photos, use the three-line or three-dot menu icon instead.

Accessing the Trash Look for the 'Trash' or 'Bin' icon. It might be labeled differently based on your region, such as 'Recently Deleted.'

Tap ⋮ and Empty trash. Look for the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of your screen. To restore an image from Google Photos, tap the image and select Restore.