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5 quick steps to help you free up phone storage using Google Photos

Kiran Singh
| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 28, 2023, 17:19 IST
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Backup and Free up

Enable Google Photos' "Back up & sync" in "Photos settings" through your profile picture. This keeps your photos safely in the cloud, helping you clear phone space by identifying and deleting backed-up photos and videos using the "Free up space" option.

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Suggest deletion tool

Maximise storage efficiency in Google Photos by going to the "Utilities" section under the app's "Library" tab. Employ the "Suggest deletion" feature to spot and review blurry, similar, or outdated photos. Choose to delete specific items, clear all suggestions, or move them to the archive for effective space management.

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Archive large videos

Free up storage space by pressing and holding a video in the Google Photos app. Optimise storage by selecting "Move to Archive," securely transferring large videos to the cloud without taking up space on your phone.

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Use the "Search" feature to find and delete media

Manage your photo collection effectively with Google Photos' robust search function. Quickly find specific photos based on people, places, or events, and simplify storage by easily identifying and removing duplicate or unwanted photos.

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Use "Memories" to rediscover and declutter

Allow Google Photos to create themed "Memories" collections automatically, grouping related photos and videos. Use these collections to rediscover old photos and make informed decisions about whether to keep or delete them, making your photo management process simpler.

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