In the same way as the number and quality of the photo sensors present on the device, the storage space has become one of the main elements taken into account by users at the time of the purchase of a smartphone.

Telephone manufacturers (Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi...) were not mistaken, by regularly offering several versions of their high -end models, the difference being made precisely at the level of the available storage space.This is how the excellent Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G is available in 128 GB or 516 GB version, that the amazing Huawei P30 Pro is offered in 128 GB or 256 GB version, or that the new iPhone 12 D'Apple is available with 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB in its "classic" and mini versions, then with 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB in its Pro and Pro Max versions.Proof that the storage space therefore has a lot of importance, not only to determine the price of the device, but also to optimize its performance...

A smartphone with little storage space can quickly be saturated.You just have to have installed several applications that take up space (such as Facebook, Netflix or Instagram), games too, and multiply the photos and videos to quickly end up with alert messages on the lack of spacestorage available on the device, recalling how the performance of it will find itself lessened.To prevent this from happening, several tips exist.Simple to do, they only require a little organization and vigilance.First step: take stock, calmly, remembering every moment.

To do this, direction the parameters, then storage.There, we can discover an overall overview of the situation.You can then see, in Go as in %, the storage space occupied, as well as the one available, and especially how it is divided.In general, it is the images and videos, as well as the applications, which take up the most space.It is from there that you will be able to start your little spring cleaning.Even if you do it in winter...

Applications, main occupants of the storage space

The applications are very practical to give new features to your smartphone, but they take a lot of space.From the menu dedicated to applications, do not hesitate to regularly sort.If for example you have installed an application which offers an interactive plan of Venice, for a trip made 6 months ago, a priori you no longer need to know what time spends the next gondola.You can therefore delete the application, even if you re-install it when you return.Ask yourself the question for each application: "Do I still use it"?If it is a paid application, know that even deleted on your smartphone, you can download it again from the Play Store, without having to pay again.Once purchased, it is part of your application library.

But we cannot delete all its applications, obviously.Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Messenger, Whatsapp...They are all essential to stay connected.On the other hand, we can control the place they take, by regularly emptying their caches.To do this, just go to the settings, select the Applicon menu, choose a precise application, and press storage.From there, you can erase the data (or manage space), and above all empty the cache.This makes it possible to delete numerous navigation data, not inventory to the proper functioning of the app, and to free up space.

Constitute a not too large photo album

Another big file, photos and videos.We tend to always want to keep everything, especially if we have a large storage space, which we were able to boost with a microSD card.But as with a big old -fashioned photo album, type family album, if you add a dozen a day, after a while, it will end up becoming too large, and there will be no more roomTo put new photos.This is the same principle with a smartphone.Especially now, with the very high quality photos offered by certain devices, which necessarily take up more space.The solution is therefore very simple: store your photos elsewhere than in your smartphone.A bit like for lack of space at home, you leave the toys of your childhood in the basement of your grandparents...

So you can copy your photos and videos to your computer, or better yet, on an external hard drive.Otherwise opt for more security with a cloud service, as Google Photos, dedicated as its name suggests to the storage of photos...Or SFR Cloud, a real digital safe which proposes to accommodate not only your precious shots but also any other type of data (documents, music, contacts...) In a completely secure manner (the files are encrypted and stored on datacenters in France).With 1 TB of storage space thus offered, you will have enough to save the equivalent of 50,000 photos or 100 hours of video, just that.It is particularly worth the blow knowing that at the moment, SFR Cloud is offered at only 1 euro on the first month, then 5 euros per month*!

In addition, to help you sort out, Android also offers to remove the shots that seem to have been duplicated, favoring quality.Look all the same what is offered before making a choice, your smartphone taking into account only technical criteria, and not necessarily the fun or the beauty of the photo you wanted to take...

Sort in your smartphone

What is valid for photos and videos is also for the media.Films, series, videos, podcasts, music or downloaded video games can be deleted once used, or copied elsewhere if you want to keep them.If you had downloaded the entire season 3 of Stranger Things on Netflix, to look at something other than sad people in the metro by going to work in the morning, once this one was viewed, you can delete it and thus releasefrom space.

Finally, although less bulky, files also require a little sorting from time to time.All these PDFs received for work, in email attachments or for reservations for train, plane or hotel tickets are no longer useful after their use.

Here is how to free up storage space on your smartphone: by regularly sorting, and not using it as an external hard drive.Again, if its storage capacity exceeds 90%, its performance can be reduced, the navigation fluidity affected, and you can see an saying message saying "insufficient storage space" appear.Imagine that it happens when making a selfie with Ryan Gosling or Scarlett Johansson...

If you know that you consume a lot of applications, data, photos and videos, and that you will never have the necessary rigor to "clean" your smartphone regularly, then do not hesitate to orient yourself towards devices withthe largest storage capacity.It may be a little more expensive, but it will greatly facilitate your life...

Find at the best price smartphones with large storage capacity on the SFR online store.

Sources: Moderator's blog, 01net, Prixtel, Nextpit

* Offer subject to conditions, reserved for SFR subscribers (excluding SFR Box Premium subscribers already holding 1 TB of Cloud within their offer) and Red by SFR, subject to compatible equipment (computer with an internet connectionHigh speed, mobile, tablet… See list of compatible equipment on SFR.FR/Cloud).Option at 5 €/month allowing access to a remote storage space of 1000GB data.Use of the MO/GO service service included in the customer's mobile package.Offer limited to one per household (same name/same address).Details on SFR.FR/Cloud.*Offer subject to conditions valid until 12/31/2020 for any new subscription to the SFR Cloud 1000GO option.The first month at 1 € then 5 €/month.