3 Ways to Fix Can’t Delete Photos from Android Gallery

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Use Google Photos

If you can’t delete photos from the built-in gallery app, you can use theGoogle Photosapp to do so. Open Google Photos >swipe upon the photo you want to delete > tap onDelete from device.

Note:Ensure you delete the photo only from your device, not from the cloud. If you don’t see theDelete from deviceoption, Google Photos will show a photo that has been backed up on the cloud.

Fix 2: Delete Photos Using File Manager

You can use Google Files or any otherfile managerto delete photos directly from the storage. Browse the images section or go to Internal Storage to find the photos you want to delete.

If the file manager adds deleted files to the trash or bin, clear that as well.

Fix 3: Clear Media Storage Cache

Junk files and accumulated cache associated with the gallery app can cause issues. To fix the problem, you can delete the cache from the Media Storage service. Don’t worry; deleting the cache will not remove any photos.

Step 1:OpenSettingson your phone > go toApps.

Step 2: You will see the list of the installed apps. Tap on thethree-dot iconat the top > selectShow system apps. Look forMedia storage. Tap on it, tap onStorage, followed byClear cache.

Similarly, clear the cache for Google Photos and other gallery apps installed on your phone.

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Last updated on 25 April, 2024

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