How To Find Out The Remaining Storage Space On Android

Managing storage space on your Android device is crucial to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to find out the remaining storage space on your Android device.

Checking Storage Space via Settings

To check the remaining storage space on your Android device, you can use the built-in Settings app. Here’s how:

1. Open Settings: Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Storage: On most Android devices, you can go straight to the "Storage" section. However, on Samsung Galaxy devices, you'll need to go to "Battery & Device Care" first, then tap "Storage".
3. View Storage Details: Once in the Storage section, your device will analyze its storage usage. You'll see a readout of your internal storage, how much is being used, and categories of what's taking up space. This includes details on apps, photos, videos, and other files.

Understanding Storage Categories

The Storage settings will display various categories that consume your device's storage. Here are some common categories and what they typically include:

• Apps and Games: This category shows the storage used by installed apps and games. On Google Pixel phones, "Apps" and "Games" are often separated, while on Samsung devices, they are combined.
• Photos and Videos: This category includes the storage used by your media files.
• Other Files: This is a catch-all category that includes data from apps, cached data, and temporary files that don't fit into other categories. While you can't explore what's inside "Other" directly from the Storage settings, you can clear cached data from other areas to free up space.

Using Files by Google to Check Storage

The Files by Google app provides an additional way to check and manage your storage space:

1. Open Files by Google: Download and open the Files by Google app from the Play Store.
2. Access Storage Information: Tap the Menu icon and then select "Clean." At the top, you'll find the devices used and available storage space. If your phone has an SD card, you'll also see the SD card's storage space.
3. Manage Storage: The app will suggest files you can delete to clean your internal storage, including duplicates, blurry photos, and more. You can select files to delete and free up space.

Troubleshooting SD Card Issues

If your SD card is not detected by Files by Google or the Settings app, follow these steps:

1. Check Settings: Open your device's Settings, go to "Device maintenance" or "Storage," and check if your SD card is recognized.
2. Reinsert SD Card: If the SD card isn’t recognized, remove and reinsert it.
3. Check SD Card Format: If the SD card is recognized in Settings but not in Files by Google, it may be formatted as internal storage. Learn how to format an SD card as portable storage to resolve this issue.

Additional Tips to Free Up Storage

To maximize your device's storage, consider these additional tips:

• Delete Downloads: Regularly clear downloaded files that you no longer need.
• Clear Cache: Clear the cache of apps to remove temporary files that take up space.
• Empty Trash: Make sure to empty the trash folder in your file manager.
• Uninstall Unused Apps: Remove apps you no longer use to free up space.
• Use Cloud Storage: Move content to cloud storage services like Google Drive to free up local storage.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and monitor the remaining storage space on your Android device, ensuring it remains efficient and clutter-free.