Android Storage & Backup settings
Manage space, back up your data, and stay protected against loss.
- Storage & CleanupStorage settings show a breakdown of what's using space on your device — apps, photos, videos, and cached data — and offer one-tap tools to clear space safely.
- Backup & RestoreAndroid can automatically back up app data, call history, contacts, device settings, and photos to your Google Account, making it easy to restore everything on a new or reset device.
- Google Photos BackupGoogle Photos backup automatically uploads your camera roll to your Google Account, so photos and videos survive a lost, broken, or replaced phone and stay accessible across all your devices.
- Files by GoogleFiles by Google is Android's built-in file manager, letting you browse, search, and organize files on your device, plus a Clean tool that surfaces junk files, duplicate photos, and unused apps you can remove in a couple of taps.
- SD Card StorageSD card storage settings let you choose how a microSD card is used — as portable storage for easily removable files, or formatted as internal storage that extends the phone's built-in space (adoptable storage).
- Free Up Space ToolThe Free Up Space tool scans the device for large files, unused apps, duplicate downloads, and old screenshots, then suggests safe items to delete to reclaim storage.
- Cached Data ManagementLets you view and clear the temporary cache files each app stores for faster loading, either per app or across all apps at once, without deleting saved account data or settings.
- Download ManagerThe built-in Download Manager (accessible via the Files app or browser downloads) lists files downloaded from browsers, email, and other apps, letting you open, share, or delete them from one place.
- Google Drive Storage ManagementControls which folders and files sync to Google Drive, shows how much of your Google storage quota is used, and lets you free space by removing large or duplicate cloud files.
- Switch & Transfer Data from Old PhoneGuides you through transferring contacts, photos, apps, messages, and settings from an old Android or iPhone to a new device, using a cable, Wi-Fi, or cloud backup.
Other Android categories
- SystemKeep your device current and configure core system behavior.
- Privacy & SecurityControl which apps can access your camera, microphone, and data.
- Network & InternetWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network connection settings.
- Display & SoundScreen, audio, and alert preferences.
- Accounts & FamilyAccount sign-in, sync, and family/parental controls.
- AccessibilityAssistive features, input, and language & region settings.
- TroubleshootingReset, restart, and diagnose common issues.
- PersonalizationThemes, wallpaper, lock screen, and layout of your device.
- DevicesMice, keyboards, trackpads, printers, and other connected hardware.
- AppsInstalled apps, optional features, and what runs on startup.
- System InfoDevice details, advanced settings, and activation status.