To scan your phone for old and unused items to remove, like downloads and unused apps:

1. Open the Files app.

2. Tap > Clean.

   You’ll see suggestions for categories of items to check and free up space.

3. Tap the suggestions and follow onscreen instructions to uninstall, move, or delete items.

If you don't see suggestions to free up space, check that suggestions are on:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Tap > Settings.
3. Tap Notifications and turn on ones you want to receive.

To free up space:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Tap a category (apps, images, videos, etc.) to view that type of item.

3. Do any of the following:

   • To uninstall apps, tap the app's name, then tap Uninstall.
   • To clear an app's cache, tap the app's name, then tap Storage & cache > Clear cache.
   • To clear your data for an app, tap the app's name, then tap Storage & cache > Clear storage.
   • To delete media or other files, touch & hold to select one or more items, then tap .

If you automatically back up your photos and videos, you can automatically remove copies from your phone's internal storage after 30, 60, or 90 days.

1. Go to Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Storage manager and turn it on .
3. Tap Remove photos & videos and select a duration.