How to Empty Trash from Google Photos
Google Photos is a popular cloud storage service that allows users to store and manage their photos and videos. However, sometimes users may accidentally delete important files and need to empty the trash to free up space. In this article, we will guide you through the process of how to empty trash from Google Photos on both mobile and desktop devices.
Emptying Trash on Mobile Devices
If you are using a mobile device, such as an Android or iOS phone, follow these steps to empty the trash:
1. Open the Google Photos app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner to access the menu.
3. Scroll down and select “Trash.”
4. Once you are in the trash folder, you will see all the deleted photos and videos. To select all items, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and choose “Select all.”
5. After selecting all the items, tap on the trash can icon at the bottom of the screen to delete them permanently.
6. Confirm the deletion by tapping “OK” on the pop-up message.
Emptying Trash on Desktop Devices
If you are using a desktop device, such as a computer, follow these steps to empty the trash:
1. Open a web browser and go to photos.google.com.
2. Log in to your Google account if you haven’t already.
3. Once logged in, you will see your photos and albums on the left-hand side. Click on “Trash” to view the deleted items.
4. To select all items, click on the checkbox in the upper left corner of the trash folder.
5. After selecting all the items, click on the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete them permanently.
6. Confirm the deletion by clicking “OK” on the pop-up message.
Additional Tips
– If you want to restore any deleted items before emptying the trash, you can do so by clicking on the “Restore” button next to each item.
– If you have accidentally deleted a lot of important files and want to recover them, you can use Google Drive’s version history feature. Go to drive.google.com, select the file, and click on “File version history” to restore previous versions.
– Regularly emptying the trash can help free up space in your Google Photos storage and prevent accidental loss of important files.
By following these simple steps, you can easily empty the trash from Google Photos on both mobile and desktop devices. Remember to double-check your selection before deleting items permanently, as they cannot be recovered once they are removed from the trash.
