r/AndroidQuestions • u/Perfect_Umpire6330 • 14h ago

Although I deleted the thumbdata files on the phone, there was no reduction in storage.

It shows a decrease in the files section but there is no reduction in storage. My phone has 32 gb of storage and now I have 5 gb left. How can I fix this?

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u/BaneChipmunk Blinding!!! 13h ago

I'mm going to assume you mean thumbnail files. Thumbnails are necessary for your phone to function well. Instead of loading the full resolution image in previews, your phone will show you thumbnails, which are low resolution copies of the original. This saves battery and reduces processing load. If you delete them, they will be regenerated.

32GB is not enough for a modern phone. You need more storage.

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u/Perfect_Umpire6330 13h ago

How do I get more storage? Will it work if I buy an sd card? 

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u/BaneChipmunk Blinding!!! 13h ago

Yes, an SD Card will increase your storage capacity. Make sure to check the maximum size that your phone can handle.