7 ways to keep your phone clutter-free and save storage space

High-resolution photos and videos can quickly fill up your storage. Always transfer them to cloud storage or an external drive and delete duplicates or unwanted files to keep your gallery organised (Image: Canva)

Every time you’re about to capture the perfect picture, you’re likely greeted with a "storage full" message. Frustration sets in as you struggle to delete apps or old photos while the moment slips away. Limited phone storage is a common and nagging issue that becomes especially stressful when you need space for new memories or important apps.

Phones often run out of storage due to an array of factors. Over time, apps accumulate data, photos and videos pile up, and cached files from various applications consume valuable space. Additionally, apps that store temporary files or offline content can quickly eat into your phone’s storage. As your device fills up with these items, performance can lag, and you may find yourself constantly managing your space.

Here are 7 ways to improve storage and keep your phone clutter-free

Delete unused apps: Apps that you rarely use still take up significant space. Removing them frees up storage and improves device performance. Regularly review your apps and uninstall those that are not essential.

Clear app cache: Cached data from apps can accumulate over time, consuming unnecessary space. Go into your phone’s settings to clear app caches and recover storage without losing any important data.

Manage photos and videos: High-resolution photos and videos can quickly fill up your storage. Always transfer them to cloud storage or an external drive and delete duplicates or unwanted files to keep your gallery organised.

Optimise storage settings: Many phones have built-in storage optimisation features. Enable these settings to automatically manage files, clear out temporary files, and optimize storage usage for you.

Use cloud services: Cloud storage solutions can offload your files from your phone, providing additional space while keeping your data accessible. Regularly back up important files to cloud services and clear them from your device.

Regularly restart your phone: Restarting your phone can clear out temporary files and system caches that may not be immediately visible. It helps in refreshing the system and potentially freeing up space.

Email important files: Mail important notes and photos to your personal email account and save them. This keeps essential files safe and frees up phone storage.