Learn how to free up space and expand the memory of your Android phone – El Siglo Web Tucumán

Between 8 and 16 GB is the average internal storage capacity of midrange phones today. And, in both cases, we fall short. With the amount of photos and videos that we download and receive, mainly through WhatsApp, the memory runs out quickly, warning messages start to appear and computers start to fail. Here, step by step, so you do not run out of memory at the least indicated time.

THE MOST DISPUTED MESSAGE. When the memory begins to fill, the device emits a full memory message … and begins to fail.
1 – Add an SD card. The vast majority of phones include an expansion slot to add a microSD external storage card. The maximum compatible capacity depends on each computer, but the normal is that they are 32 to 64 GB. Consult the manual or the manufacturer's specifications at what size it is expandable. On the microSD card, you can mainly archive photos and videos, which are the files with the most capacity, and even some applications (not all).
Tip: Format the microSD card as internal storage. This option is available on devices equipped with Android Marshmallow or higher versions. The first time you place the card, a window appears to configure it as "portable" or "internal". It is advisable to choose the second option. If you do not have the option, you can search for it in "Storage"> microSD> Format> Internal Storage. Note that the process deletes all data stored in memory.
2 – Disables automatic download of WhatsApp. The photos, videos and various files that arrive by the groups of the messenger are the biggest annihilators of the memory, because they are always stored in the gallery. If you disable the automatic download, the files will only be downloaded at the request of the user. And although they will continue to be stored in the phone gallery, you make sure that only the images you choose to download will do so.
3 – Clean the gallery regularly. These moments with free time, in which you take the phone without any specific purpose, can be the cleaning moments of the gallery. Manually delete photos, videos, and files that do not make sense to keep.
4 – Download the files to the computer. At least once a month, you can connect your phone to the PC to export old files. By the way, in case of loss or theft of your mobile phone, you will have a backup copy. You can do this manually or with the file management software of the manufacturer of your phone
5 – Take advantage of cloud services. In the case of Android, the best and easiest option is Google Photos. It can be configured so that photos are downloaded automatically or create backup copies and free up space on the phone. Google offers free 15 GB of online storage, which can be considered a generous extension of the internal memory. In addition, if the upload size of photos is set to "High quality", unlimited free storage; If it is in "Original", backup copies of your photos will take up space in your Google Photos storage. To take full advantage of Google Photos features, we recommend that you visit https://support.google.com/photos/.
– Uninstall applications that you do not use. Many applications downloads are out of curiosity and after trying them you forget them, but they take up space. It is not the same thing to delete the home screen icon as to download it. To permanently delete the application, you must follow the following steps: Settings> Applications> select the application to uninstall> Uninstall.
7 – Release the cache and other "unwanted" files. Mobile devices keep all the time files and information to speed up search processes and other functions. Surfing the Internet, chatting on WhatsApp and using apps of all kinds leads to the accumulation of data called "cache". It is necessary to erase them periodically to free up space. To do this, I followed these steps: Settings> Maintenance> Storage> Free Space. If this does not suit your team, search the Internet for the cache corresponding to that specific model.
8 – Clean the Downloads folder. There are all the downloads we make from the Internet and, to a large extent, these are files that end up in disuse. To clean the folder periodically, I followed these steps: Locate the Apps application on the main screen or in the applications panel> Sort> By date> locate the file to delete and hold it pressed> Delete
9 – Move applications to the SD card. Some applications may be housed in external memory and free up space in the internal memory. This process must be done manually, with each application. To do this, go to Settings> Applications> click on the application. If it can be stored in the microSD card, the option will appear.
10 – Proba Files Go. This is a new free Google application that allows you to manage, sort, delete duplicate files and find them quickly. It also eliminates information hosted in the cache.
iPhone In the case of Apple's mobile devices, there are not too many laps. The only available memory is internal because there is no slot for external storage. Therefore, the only ways to avoid reaching the edge of storage are to delete photos, videos, and applications that are not being used. You can also download them to a PC or host them in iCloud, the cloud storage service. An advantage over Android, is that items received by whatsapp are not automatically saved in the gallery unless the user does them manually.
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In the case of Apple's mobile devices, it does not do it there are too many laps The only memory available is internal, since no n 'a housing for storage external. Therefore, the only ways to avoid reaching the edge of storage are to delete photos, videos, and applications that are not being used. You can also download them to a PC or host them in iCloud, the cloud storage service. An advantage over Android, is that items received by whatsapp are not automatically saved in the gallery unless the user does them manually.

source: the gazette