Running out of space on your Android phone can be frustrating, but Google Photos makes it easy to keep your memories safe while freeing up precious storage. Start by opening the Google Photos app and signing in with your Google account. Make sure “Backup & Sync” is turned on in the app’s settings—this feature automatically saves all the photos and videos from your device’s camera to your online Google Photos account.
It’s important to know that your phone’s local storage holds photos directly on your device, while Google Photos storage saves copies online, in the cloud. Once you’ve backed up your pictures, they’re securely stored online and can be viewed from any device by signing in to Google Photos, even if you delete them from your phone.
When you’re ready to clear space, tap your profile picture in the Google Photos app and select “Free up space.” The app will safely remove photos and videos from your phone’s storage that have already been backed up, freeing up space without deleting your memories. Don’t worry—your photos are still safe and accessible in your Google Photos account whenever you need them!