On Windows desktop operating system, you get a file recovery option known as Recycle Bin.

you oughta clear all files from that folder periodically to free up some storage space.

Below we have shared three ways to empty the trash or recently deleted folder on an Android smartphone.

Gallery

you might clear that folder to free up some storage space.

However, the steps to reach the Recently Deleted or Trash folder might vary from gear to gear.

First of all, open your Android app drawer and theGalleryapp.

Albums

On the Gallery app, switch to theAlbums.

On the Albums, scroll down and tap on theRecently Deletedoption.

Now, you willsee all images & videosthat you have deleted.

Recently Deleted

5.pick the filesyou want to delete and tap on thePermanently Deleteoption.

This will delete all files stored in the trash folder on your Android.

Heres what you gotta do.

Permanently Delete

First, open theGoogle Photos appon your Android machine.

On the Google Photos, switch to theLibrarytab as shown below.

On the Library page, select theTrash or Binfolder.

Google Photos app

On the trash page, tap on thethree dotsas shown in the screenshot below.

From the list of options that appears, selectEmpty trash/bin.

Heres what you’re gonna wanna do.

Library

First, initiate the Files by Google app on your Android gadget.

Next, tap on thethree horizontal lines(hamburger menu).

Select theTrash or Binfolder in the menu that appears.

Trash or Bin folder

On the Trash folder, you willfind all files that you have deleted.

To dump the trash folder,select all filesand tap on theDeletebutton.

On the confirmation prompt, tap on theDeletebutton again.

three dots

This will delete the Trash folder on Files by Google app for Android.

So, thats all about how to empty the trash on an Android smartphone.

These three methods would help you free up some storage space.

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three horizontal lines (hamburger menu)

Trash

select all files

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