How to Free Up Space on Your Samsung Phone Without Deleting Your Photos

Feeling like your Samsung phone is getting too full? Don’t worry — you don’t need to delete your favorite photos. Here’s a step-by-step guide to clean up your storage the smart way.

1. Use Device Care to Clean Up Junk

Start with the built-in Device Care feature to get rid of cached files and background clutter.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Battery and device care.
3. Select Storage.
4. Tap Clean now to remove temporary and unnecessary files.

2. Clear App Cache and Residual Data

Some apps hold onto extra data in the background. You can clear that out without losing your settings.

Step 1: Open the apps section in your settings.

Step 2: Pick an app using up a lot of space.

Step 3: Go to storage options within the app.

Step 4: Tap “Clear cache”. Avoid clearing data unless needed.

3. Clean Out Duplicate and Large Files

Samsung’s “My Files” app can help you find and delete duplicates or large files that you might not need anymore.

Open My Files and scroll to duplicate files or large files.

Select what you don’t need and free up some storage instantly.

4. Check the Trash

Deleted files are often still taking up space in the Trash until you empty it.

Don’t forget to empty the Trash for good measure.

5. Sort and Remove Large Files

Sometimes it’s just a few big files causing the storage issue. Use the “Large Files” tool to find them quickly.

Review these and get rid of what you don’t need.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to delete your favorite memories just to make room for a new app or update. These quick tips help you keep your phone clean and fast, no stress needed.