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Available Storage

Learn how to check available device storage, free up memory, remove unused apps, or clear app data.

Prenote info

This device is available with 16GB of internal memory and the option to add a MicroSD card (sold separately) up to 512GB. Purchase an SD memory card to expand your device memory.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• View available storage 
• Free up storage 
• Remove unused apps
• Clear app data
• Add storage

View available storage

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the  Settings icon.

2. Scroll to and select Battery and device care, then select Storage.

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3. Available internal storage will be shown.

Note: External storage will only be displayed when there is a memory card in your device. To view external memory, from the Storage screen, swipe left. 

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Free up storage

To delete unwanted Documents, Images, Audio, Videos and Apps, from the Storage screen select the desired field > select and hold the desired media > select Delete. Select Move to Trash to confirm.

Note: From the Device care screen, select Optimize now to free up space and optimize available memory. 

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Remove unused apps

From the Settings screen, scroll to and select Apps then select the desired app. From here, you may Uninstall or Force stop the app.

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Clear app data

From the desired app's App info screen, select Storage then select Clear data or Clear cache.

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Add storage

Purchase an SD card or download a cloud storage app from the play store app Play Store app. 

Note: For information on storing data to a memory/microSD card, visit the Backup & Restore with a Memory Card tutorial.

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