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Do you want to remove trash and delete junk so you have more space on your Android? While they don't have trash cans like Windows computers, you can still get rid of the junk that's clogging your phone and slowing it down. This wikiHow article teaches you numerous ways to get rid of trash on Android.

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Clearing Cache and Unneeded Files

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  1. Although your app cache usually optimizes how your phone interacts with apps, it can also clutter your storage and create speed issues. You can clear the app data by going to Settings > Apps . You then can navigate to a specific app, then tap Storage > Clear cache .
  2. To do this, go to ' My Files > Downloads > ⋮ > Edit then tap files to select them (you can select multiple files). Finally, tap the trash can icon to delete your selected files.
    • 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.
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  3. Uninstalling apps means that you'll also be removing all the data that they store, which may speed up your phone. To uninstall apps , press and hold the app icon (from either the Home Screen or the App Drawer) and tap Uninstall .
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Clearing Junk Using Files by Google

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  1. This app icon looks like a multicolored folder.
    • 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.
  2. You'll see this tab in the bottom left corner of your screen with some sparkling icons.
    • You'll see a list of what the app suggests you to clean up to free more space on your Android.
  3. " Doing so will eliminate the need for you to go through your phone and delete unnecessary items.
    • 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]
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Emptying Trash Within Apps

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  1. Apps like Google Photos or Dropbox have a trash can inside the app that you can empty to help your Android run smoother.
    • 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.
  2. It's usually an icon of shelved books at the bottom of your screen.
    • If you're not using Google Photos, you may need to tap a three-line or three-dot menu icon instead.
  3. This might be labeled differently for different regions, like "Bin" instead of "Trash."
    • If you're not using Google Photos, this could be something like "Recently Deleted" instead.
  4. You'll see the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of your screen. To restore an image from Google Photos, tap the image instead and select Restore .
    • You might see an option to Delete All if you're not using Google Photos. [2]
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      1. Open an app that has a trash can inside it.
      2. Tap Library .
      3. Tap Trash .
      4. Tap the three-dot menu icon and Empty trash .

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