How to clean up the phone if it has no memory? Summary of popular methods on the Internet in the past 10 days
As the number of mobile applications and files continues to increase, insufficient memory has become a problem for many users. This article will combine the hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured cleaning plan, along with practical data comparisons.
1. Common causes of insufficient mobile phone memory (statistics)

| Reason | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Cache file accumulation | 45% | Apps such as WeChat and Douyin occupy a large cache |
| Useless photos/videos | 30% | Duplicate screenshots and blurry photos are not cleaned |
| Residual installation package | 15% | The installation package of the uninstalled APP is not deleted |
| System junk | 10% | Log files, temporary data, etc. |
2. Ranking of popular cleaning methods
According to the popularity of discussions on Weibo, Zhihu and other platforms, the following methods have received the most attention recently:
| method | Operation difficulty | Estimated free space |
|---|---|---|
| WeChat Clearance (Settings → General → Storage Space) | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1-10GB |
| Delete local photos after cloud backup | ★★☆☆☆ | 5-50GB |
| Use Phone Manager for deep cleaning | ★☆☆☆☆ | 0.5-3GB |
| Uninstall low-frequency apps (if not used for half a year) | ★★☆☆☆ | 0.2-5GB/piece |
| ADB command to delete system redundancy (computer required) | ★★★★☆ | 1-8GB |
3. Step-by-step operation guide
Step 1: Quickly release basic space
① Open phone settings → Storage to view occupancy details
② Use the system’s built-in “Cleanup Suggestions” function
③ Focus on cleaning up “temporary files” and “application cache”
Step 2: Targeted cleaning of large files
① Sort by size in file manager
② Delete duplicate videos (commonly found in DCIM folder)
③ Transfer large files to computer or NAS device
Step 3: Long-Term Maintenance Tips
• Turn on WeChat’s “automatic cache clearing” function
• Set the 1st of every month as “Cell Phone Cleanup Day”
• Use automatic backup tools like Google Photos
4. Precautions
1.Use third-party cleaning software with caution: Recently it has been exposed that many tools have advertising plug-in issues.
2.Do not delete system files at will: The "Android" folder of Android and "Other" of iOS need to be handled with caution
3.Backup first principle: Make sure important data has been backed up to the cloud or computer before cleaning
Through the above methods, most users can free up at least 5GB of space. If the problem is still not solved, it is recommended to consider replacing a large storage phone or using OTG to expand the storage.
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