Clear up space

To download more apps and media, or help your phone run better, you can clear space on your phone.

• Storage is where you keep data, like music and photos.
• Memory is where you run programs, like apps and the Android system.

Remove apps & app data

Close apps that don't respond

You don't usually need to close apps. If an app doesn’t respond, you can try to close or force stop the app. Learn how to troubleshoot apps that aren't working.

Uninstall apps you don't use

If you uninstall an app and need it later, you can download it again. You don't have to buy the app again if you paid for it. Learn how to uninstall apps.

Clear the app's cache & data

You can usually clear an app’s cache and data with your Android device’s Settings app. Settings can vary by Android device. For more information, get help from your device manufacturer.

• Clear cache: Deletes temporary data. Some apps may be slow the next time you open them.
• Clear storage: Permanently deletes all app data. Try to delete the data within the app first.

Remove photos

If you back up with Google Photos, you can delete the copies on your phone or tablet. You can find the backed-up copies in the app when your device is connected to the internet. Learn how to delete photos and videos from your device.

Remove downloaded movies, music & other media

To delete content from Google Play:

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play app with the content, like YouTube Music or Google TV.
2. Tap Menu Settings Manage downloads.
3. Tap Downloaded Remove.

To delete content from other sources, delete from the app that you used to download it.

Delete or move files

Delete downloaded files

To save space, you can delete downloaded files you don't need.

Copy files to a computer

You can move files and folders to a computer with a USB cable, and then delete them from your Android device. Learn how to transfer files between your computer and Android device.