Where is the Other folder on Samsung Galaxy A01 and how to open it

Folder "Other" on smartphones Samsung Galaxy A01 is one of the most mysterious for users. It takes up gigabytes of memory, but is not displayed in the standard file manager, and when you try to clean it through the settings, the system warns of possible failures. Why is this happening? The fact is that this folder stores system caches, temporary application files, dalvik-cache data other service elements, without which Android may work unstably.

Many owners Galaxy A01 are faced with a problem: the phone’s memory is full, but there is nothing superfluous in the list of files. The culprit is often "Other" - it can take from 1 up to 5 GB (and sometimes more) for no apparent reason. In this article we will look at where is this folder physically locatedhow to view it safely and what can be deleted without risk to the system.

⚠️ Important: Not all files in the "Other" folder can be deleted. Some of them are critical for operation Android 10 (OS version on Galaxy A01). Before cleaning, read the section on safe practices.

What is the "Other" folder and why does it take up so much space

Folder “Other” is the collective name for files that Android cannot be classified into standard categories (“Images”, “Video”, “Audio”, etc.). It includes:

• 📁 Application cache —temporary files that apps create to speed up work. For example, Facebook or Instagram photo thumbnails are stored here.
• 🔄 Dalvik-cache —optimized versions of installed applications necessary for quick launch.
• 📊 System logs —files of error reports, memory dumps and other technical data.
• 🔒 Hidden application files —data that apps hide from the user (for example, settings or databases).
• 🗑️ Residual files —“garbage” left after uninstalling applications or updates.

On Samsung Galaxy A01 s 16 GB of memory (of which ~10 GB are available) folder “Other” can occupy up to 30-40% of the total volume. This is due to the features of Android Go Edition a lightweight version of the OS, which caches data more aggressively to save resources.

🔍 How to check how much space “Other” takes up?

1. Open Settings → Device care → Memory.
2. Click on "Other" —the system will show the exact volume.
3. If the figure exceeds 1.5 GB, it's worth thinking about cleaning.

Where the “Other” folder is physically stored on Samsung A01

Folder "Other" is not a single directory - it is a virtual designation for disparate files scattered across different directories. Main locations:

⚠️ Attention: The folder /data is hidden and accessible only from root access. Without them, you will see only part of the files through the standard manager.

To see part of the content "Other", you can use:

• 🔍 File manager with root access (for example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• 📱 ADB commands (for advanced users).
• 🛠️ Specialized utilities like SD Maid or Files by Google.

How to safely view the contents of the "Other" folder without root

If you do not have root accessyou can still partially view files from “Other” using standard ones. tools.

Method 1: Through “My File” (built-in manager)

1. Open the application "My file" (yellow icon folders).
2. Go to Device → Phone memory.
3. Turn on display of hidden files: click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Show hidden files.
4. Now you will see folders like .thumbdata (image thumbnails), .estrongs (cache of some file managers) and others.

Method 2: Through Files by Google

• 📲 Install the application Files by Google from Play Market.
• 🔍 Go to the section "Cleaning" —temporary files and cache will be displayed here, which can be safely deleted.
• 🗑️ Click "Free up space" —the utility itself will find unnecessary files from the category "Other".

Method 3: Via a computer (MTP mode)

Connect Galaxy A01 to the PC via USB, select the mode "File Transfer" (MTP) and open the phone memory in Windows Explorer Hidden folders will not be displayed, but you can see:

• 📂 Folder Android —application data (for example, game cache) is stored here.
• 📂 Folder DCIM/.thumbnails —photo thumbnails.
• 📂 Folder Download - sometimes temporary files accumulate here.

How to clear the folder. “Other” on Samsung A01 without harm to the system

You cannot delete everything from "Other" this can lead to freezes, application errors or even factory resets. even reset settings safe cleaning methods:

Method 1: Clearing the cache through settings

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Click on three dots → Sort by size.
3. Select applications with a large cache (for example, YouTube, Chrome, Facebook).
4. Click "Storage" → "Clear cache".

Method 2: Using “Device Care”

• 🛡️ Open Settings → Device Care.
• 🔍 Click "Memory" → Clean (will be restored automatically)..
• 🗑️ The system will automatically delete unnecessary temporary files.

Method 3: Manual cleaning via file manager

You can manually delete the following folders (if any):

• 📁 .thumbdata — thumbnail images (will be restored automatically).
• 📁 .estrongs — file manager cache ES Explorer.
• 📁 temp or tmp —temporary files of some applications.

⚠️ Attention: Do not delete folders with names android, data, system or files with the extension .dex, .odex, .oat are Dalvik-cache components that are critical for the operation of the OS.

What to do if the “Other” folder quickly fills up again

If after cleaning "Other" again takes up gigabytes of memory, the problem lies in:

• 🔄 Automatic caching of applications (especially social networks and instant messengers).
• 📱 Background processesthat create temporary files.
• 🗑️ Undeleted remains after uninstalling apps.
• 🔒 Viruses or malwaremasquerading as system files.

Solutions:

1. Limit the cache for applications:
• Go to Settings → Applications → Select a app → Storage Settings → Applications → Select a app → Storage.
• Click (if available). data-i="217">Disable automatic application updates: "Limit background activity" (if available).
2. Disable automatic app updates:
• Go to Play Market → Settings → Automatic application updates → Never.
3. Check your phone for viruses:
• Use Malwarebytes or built-in McAfee (if installed).

🔹 Useful advice: If you actively use messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram), they can accumulate gigabytes of media files in the cache. Clear them manually regularly through application settings.

adb shell
su
rm -rf /data/dalvik-cache/*
reboot