About storage options
Phone internal storage
You can store photos, videos, music, and applications on your phone. Files you
are stored there, too.
You can
SD card storage
You can
an SD card in your phone and use it as one of two formats: portable storage or internal storage. Be
sure to buy the right
, depending on how you're going to format it.
Benefits include:
•
Immediate access to your files
•
No cellular data or internet connection required to access files
•
More control over privacy
Cloud storage
Clouds are great for storing files, like
,
, and
, you want to share and access from other devices.
Benefits include:
•
Access your files from any device with an internet connection
•
File synchronization - no need to keep track of multiple versions in multiple storage locations
•
Backups of photos and videos available if phone is lost or damaged
Cloud storage providers typically offer free storage that can be expanded with a paid subscription once you reach
the free-storage limit. Or you can manage your free storage by removing files you no longer need to make space
for new ones.
Apps like Drive and Photos let you easily
Manage phone storage
Free up space by scanning
To scan your phone for old and unused items to remove, like downloads and unused apps:
1.
the
Files
app.
2.
Touch
Clean
.
You’ll see suggestions for categories of items to check and free up space.
3.
Touch 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:
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