Gallery“Storage almost full” always shows up at the worst moment. These ten steps free space quickly, and most of them target your photo and video library, where the biggest wins are.
The quick wins
- Delete duplicate photos. Run a duplicate cleaner. See our step-by-step guide.
- Remove similar burst shots and keep only the best frame.
- Clear old screenshots and screen recordings.
- Empty the Recycle Bin once you’re sure.
- Trim long videos to just the part you need with a video trimmer.
Bigger changes
- Back up, then remove old photos from the device.
- Lower camera video resolution if you rarely need 4K.
- Clear app caches from Android settings.
- Uninstall unused apps.
- Move media to an SD card where your phone supports it.
Keep it clean automatically
Check the cleaner once a month and browse Memories. Resurfacing old moments is also a nice prompt to decide what’s worth keeping.
Frequently asked questions
What uses the most space on a phone?
Usually videos and photos, followed by large apps and their caches.
Try it yourself: Gallery Photo Album is free on Android. Get it on Google Play or see all features.