Smartphone owners LG often face a situation when the device starts to work slower, and notifications about lack of space appear at the most inopportune moment. This happens because over time the system becomes overgrown with temporary files, and applications take up more and more space for their needs. Cleaning the storage is a critical procedure for maintaining the stability of the operating system Android.
Modern models, such as LG V60 or LG Velvethave an impressive amount of storage, but content requirements are growing proportionally. However, even on older devices of the series LG G or K you can significantly improve performance if you approach file management correctly. In this article, we will look at not only standard cleaning methods, but also hidden menu options that not all users know about.
Don’t panic when you see a red bar in the storage settings. Smartly freeing up space doesn't require deleting important photos or contacts. It is enough to systematically remove digital waste and optimize the location of data. Let's look at a step-by-step algorithm of actions that will return your smartphone to its former speed.
Analysis of the fullness of the internal storage
Before deleting anything, you need to understand what exactly is taking up space. In the settings Android on devices LG there is a built-in analyzer that visualizes the distribution of data. Go to menu Settings → General → Memoryto see a detailed diagram. Here you can evaluate systems, applications, images and videos.
It often turns out that the lion's share of space is occupied not by the applications themselves, but by their data. Messengers like Telegram or Viber can quietly accumulate gigabytes of cache over several months of active use. The system may display them as part of the "Applications" section, but inside they are just temporary files that can be safely deleted without losing correspondence.
Pay attention to the "Miscellaneous" or "Other" section. Files in this category are often remnants of uninstalled apps or system logs that were not cleared automatically. If this section takes up more than 20% of the total memory, it is worth carrying out a deeper cleaning through a file manager or third-party utilities approved by the manufacturer.
⚠️ Attention: Do not manually delete files from system folders unless you are sure of their purpose. This may result in an interface loading error. LG UX.
Use the "Storage Analysis" function once a month to monitor data growth and prevent critical memory fill.
Clearing the application cache and system data
The fastest way to free up space is to clear the cache. Cache are temporary files that applications create to speed up their work. Over time, these files become outdated and become useless ballast. To clean, go to Settings → Applications and notifications → Application information.
Select the application that consumes the most resources (usually a browser, YouTube or social networks). Inside the application menu, find the item Storage and click the "Clear cache" button. It is important not to confuse this button with the “Erase data” option, since the second will delete your logins, settings and saved information within the app.
On smartphones LG the memory optimization function is also available through the quick settings panel. Pull down the notification shade twice to expand all the toggles, and look for the Optimization or Storage icon. Clicking on it will start the automatic process of closing background tasks and deleting temporary system files.
- 🗑️ Clearing the browser cache Chrome can free up to 500 MB of space at a time.
- 📱 Regularly clearing the store cache Google Play solves problems with downloading updates.
- ⚙️ The system cache can be cleared through Recovery mode, but this requires rebooting the device.
☑️ Monthly cache check
Transfer data to an SD memory card
If your internal memory LG smartphone is limited (for example, 32 GB), the best solution is to use a microSD card. Many models support the installation of cards up to 2 TB. This allows you to transfer heavy media files and even some applications to external media, relieving the system partition.
To transfer photos and videos, open the "Files" or "Gallery" application. Select the albums you want, click the menu (three dots) and select "Move" or "Copy". Enter your SD card as the quality. After successful transfer, the originals in the internal memory can be deleted.
Some applications allow you to change the default installation location. Go to Settings → General → Memory and check for the "Default device memory" item. If you select a memory card, new downloaded applications and their data will be saved there. However, system applications will still remain in the internal storage.
| Data type | Recommended location | Impact on speed |
|---|---|---|
| Photos and Video | SD card | Minimum |
| System applications | Internal memory | Critical |
| Games with heavy graphics | Internal memory | High |
| Music and documents | SD card | None |
What to do if the phone does not see the memory card?
Try to format the card through the phone settings. Please note that formatting will delete all data on the card, so please copy it to your computer first. Also make sure that the card is inserted until it clicks and the contacts are not oxidized.
Deleting duplicates and unnecessary files
Over the years of using a smartphone, hundreds of duplicate photos taken when the camera failed, or identical documents downloaded from different sources, accumulate in the memory. Searching for them manually is long and tedious, so it is better to use specialized tools.
In the firmware LG UX there is often a pre-installed “File Management” application with a duplicate search function. If it is not there, you can install a reliable file manager from Google Play. Start scanning and carefully review the files proposed for deletion before confirming the operation.
Pay special attention to the folder Download (Downloads). Installation files APKthat have already been installed are often saved here, as well as presentations, price lists and other temporary documents from the Internet. Feel free to delete everything that is older than a month and is of no value.
⚠️ Attention: Before mass deleting photos, check the "Trash" folder in the gallery. Files there take up space for another 30 days before being permanently deleted.
Optimizing the work of messengers
Messengers are the main memory hogs on any Android smartphone. WhatsApp, Telegram i Viber automatically save all received photos and videos to gallery, duplicating them in their internal folders. Without configuration, these applications can take up 10-20 GB per year.
In the settings of each messenger, find the “Data and storage” section. Disable automatic media downloads for group chats. Also enable the auto-delete old files feature. For example, in Telegram you can configure the cache so that it stores files for no more than 3 days or a week.
Regularly go to the "Memory Usage" section inside the messenger settings. There you will see statistics on chats and can clear the cache of a specific dialogue, which contains a lot of “heavy” transfers. This will free up space locally without deleting important correspondence.
- 📵 Disable autosaving in WhatsApp via
Settings → Chats → Autoload media. - 🧹 In Telegram, use the function
Settings → Data and memory → Memory usage → Clear cache. - 📂 Move messenger folders to an SD card if the application supports changing the save path.
Setting up auto media deletion in messengers can free up to 5 GB of space monthly without losing text correspondence.
Resetting settings as a last resort
If none of the above methods helped free up enough space, or the system is unstable due to data fragmentation, perform a factory reset. This is a radical method that completely clears the internal memory of the device, returning it to the “as-store” state.
Before performing this procedure, it is critical to create a backup copy of all data. Use your account Google to synchronize your contacts and calendar, and copy photos and documents to your computer or cloud storage. After the reset, it will be impossible to restore deleted files without a backup.
To start the process, go to Settings → General → Backup and reset → Reset phone. Confirm the action and wait for the process to complete. The phone will reboot and you will need to go through the initial setup again. As a result, you will get a clean system with the maximum amount of free memory.
⚠️ Attention: Make sure the battery charge is at least 50% before starting the reset. Interrupting the process may lead to software failure.
How to bypass Google FRP protection after a reset?
After resetting the phone, you will be asked to enter the password for the last Google account that was synced on the device. This is a security measure against theft. If you forgot your password, recover it through the Google website on another device before resetting.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I delete LG system applications to free up space?
Deleting system applications without root access is not possible. Trying to disable them through settings may result in the phone not working correctly. It is recommended to remove only those apps that you installed yourself.
Why is space not freed up after deleting files?
The files may have been moved to the gallery or file manager trash. It is also worth checking whether the space is occupied by the Google Play cache, which needs to be cleared separately through application settings.
Does full memory affect Internet speed?
There is no direct effect, but if there is a critical lack of space, the browser cannot save temporary cache files, which slows down page loading. Errors may also occur when downloading large files.
How to transfer all applications to an SD card on LG?
It is impossible to completely transfer all applications. System apps must remain in internal memory. Some user applications can be transferred through the menu Settings → Applicationsif the developer has allowed this function.