Android’s built-in tool is helpful for visualizing the space used by different types of data, but not the exact amount of space used by individual folders and files. For this, you’ll need a new app called Files Go from Google. It’s free in the Play Store, so go ahead and give it a download. You’ll need to grant storage permissions and app access when you fire it up, so run through that to jump into the main part of the app.
The main interface will show you some pretty interesting stuff right out of the gate: Unused apps (if you have any), low-res files, duplicate files, temporary files, downloads, and files that are taking up a lot of space. It’s super intuitive and allows you to quickly pinpoint apps and files that are literally just wasted space.
Tapping on any of the category cards will show you contents of said category, allowing you to pick and choose what you want to delete. Even the Temporary Files option lets you see which apps are holding on to data, allowing you to clear them out individually.
But wait, there’s more: tapping the “Files” option at the bottom will let you take a look at your storage in a more categorized view, very similar to Android devices running Nougat or older. This is great for anyone running Oreo who prefers the old Storage layout.
Tapping each option will show you a more granular breakdown of its contents. For example, the Images entry will show you everything from that folder, including Screenshots, Downloads, and the like. You can also choose to sort the results by name, date, and size. I recommend the latter since you’re trying to clear up space.
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