Many times we delete things from our device which we then regret because we need them and we don't know how to get them back. But in Samsung phones, most of the files, once deleted from our media gallery, are directed to a basket which stores them for a certain period of time, then permanently deletes them periodically to free up space on your device.
Without a doubt, it is a very important advantage over other mobile terminals that do not have this basket and that permanently delete the file, making it more difficult to restore them.
What is the purpose of the recycling bin for a mobile phone?
Its function is very simple, store the deleted images from the gallery to have them available for a certain time, this so that the user can recover them if they have been deleted by mistake and needs them, taking into account that the accumulation of files always occupy an important memory state inside the mobile phone.
The length of time the trash is emptied so Permanent varies by device and manufacturer's brand, with an average of 15-30 days for such basket delete so all files it contains are permanent and irreversible.
How many containers can a device have?
The containers of a mobile phone depend on the applications it contains, as this is a function that is integrated with the software or by default Android to save the files in general of the device.
But by default each application can also carry a trash can within the app to store data that only matches the program in question. So the number of containers you have inside your smartphone depends on the features mentioned above.
Your phone is junk
It's important to note that Android doesn't have a default universal recycle bin for all devices, but they are companies like Samsung or Huawei that integrate a recycle bin into the operating system.
This means that not all of them i phones Android they will have the recycle bin available, if not only those that their manufacturers integrate that level of customization, it is not like a PC that in any Windows carries the recycle bin by default.
Google Drive Stationery
The cloud storage application, Google Drive, brings a recycle bin by default for all devices regardless of their operating system and saves a deleted file that will permanently and automatically self-destruct after 30 days.
To access the recycle bin:
- Open the app Google Drive
- In the search bar, select the menu button
- Select the trash can.
There you can permanently empty it or restore some or all files.
A recycle bin in the device files
Starting with Android 11, Google integrates the application Google Files to access your multimedia information in a more structured and organized way. And with this it brings its own recycle bin, with which the files can be recovered in an estimated time of 30 days.
Emails are also saved in Gmail
Gmail, l’ instant messaging application, It also stores files or emails in its recycle bin for a period of 30 days before being permanently deleted.
To recover files or empty the Gmail trash
- Open the Gmail application on your mobile
- In the upper left corner select the three vertical stripes to open the menu
- Search for "basket".
The Huawei have their own garbage can
As we explained earlier, some cell phone manufacturers customize the software with a layer by adding their own basket, and that's the case with Huawei.
All types of files deleted on the device are stored in its recycle bin, for an equal period of 30 days.
To restore or empty the recycle bin:
- Open the default Huawei gallery
- Find the recently deleted card or thumbnail.
Even a Samsung has its own recycling
In the same case as Huawei, Samsung presents its own basket within your operating system, therefore:
- Open the Samsung gallery
- Tap the menu button with the three vertical stripes.
- Select the trash can.
Easily find junk on yours Samsung Galaxy
- Swipe up or down to access your Samsung Galaxy's app drawer.
- Find the gallery app.
- Select "More options" in the corners of the application.
- Select the "trash can", but to perform an action you must be connected to the Internet for synchronization.
How to empty the trash on your mobile
After logging into the interface of each trash, you need to look for the option that says "Empty trash" or "delete files permanently" so you can empty it completely and thus free up space on your storage space.
