Available Storage
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Available Storage
Learn how to check available device storage, free up memory, remove unused apps, or clear app data.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
This device is available with 128GB of internal memory and the option to add a MicroSD card (sold separately) up to 2TB.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
3. Available storage on your device will be displayed.
2. Select the desired Checkbox, then select Clean up.Â
• View available storage
• Free up memory
• Remove unused apps
• Add storage
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View available storage
1. From the Home screen, select the Start icon, then select Settings.
2. Select the System tab, then select Storage.
3. Available storage on your device will be displayed.
Free up memory
1. From the Storage screen, select Cleanup recommendations.Â
2. Select the desired Checkbox, then select Clean up.Â
Note: To clean your device automatically when you are low on disk space, from the Configure Storage Sense or run it now screen, select the Storage Sense switch to place it in the On position.
Remove unused apps
1. From the Storage screen, select Apps & features.
2. Scroll to and select the desired app. Select the
 Menu icon, then select Uninstall.
Note: You will be prompted to select Uninstall to confirm. You will only be able to uninstall apps that you installed on the device. Default apps cannot be uninstalled.
2. Scroll to and select the desired app. Select the
 Menu icon, then select Uninstall.Note: You will be prompted to select Uninstall to confirm. You will only be able to uninstall apps that you installed on the device. Default apps cannot be uninstalled.
Add storage
Purchase an SD card or download a cloud storage app from the 
 Microsoft Store.Â
 Microsoft Store. Note: For information on storing data to a memory/microSD card, visit the Back up & Restore with a Memory Card tutorial.Â