In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• View available storage
• Free up memory
• Remove unused apps
• Add storage

 

View available storage

1. From the home screen, select the Start icon, then select Settings.

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2. Select Storage to view used and available storage on your device.

Note: To view external storage, select Advanced storage settings then select Storage used on other drives.

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Free up memory

1. From the Storage screen, select Cleanup recommendations. 

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2. Select the checkboxes next to the desired clean up options, then select Clean up. 

Note: To clean your device automatically when you are low on disk space, from the Storage screen, select the Storage Sense switch to place it in the On position.

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Remove unused apps

1. From the Storage screen, select Apps & features.

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2. Scroll to and select the menu icon Menu icon next to the desired app, then select Uninstall.

Note: You will be prompted to select Uninstall to confirm. You will only be able to uninstall apps that you installed on the device. Default apps cannot be uninstalled.

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