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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Free up storage space

Find out what is using space and remove what you no longer need.

OPPO · ColorOSAbout 3 minutes3 steps · 3 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 3

Open Settings

Open Settings and use the search box to search for Storage.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Settings screen with Search settings highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Settings

Open Settings and use the search box to search for Storage.

Example Settings screen with Search settings highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Check what is using space

Select Storage and see which apps or photos take up the most room.

Example Storage screen with Apps highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Remove what you do not need

Open a large app or the Photos app and delete anything you no longer want.

Check a photo is already backed up before you delete it from the device.

Example Storage details screen with Large apps highlighted.
Step 3

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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