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How to use the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone

Google Files offers a handful of space-saving tools.

(Image credit: Future)Now, you've added old or unneeded files to the Trash tab using the Clean tool, but you'll need to permanently delete them from your device to free up space using the steps below. (Image credit: Future)Now, all your selected files have been permanently deleted from your device, and won't be taking up unnecessary storage space. (Image credit: Joe Maring / Android Central)Most people have likely found themselves needing to claw back megabytes or gigabytes of space on their phone at some point or another in crunch time.

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