How to Empty the Recycle Bin on Sony Xperia M2

Sony Xperia M2

In the usual sense, there is no recycle bin on Android. Downloaded files, applications, and the like are deleted forever. The only analog of the recycle bin is a special function available in the «Gallery». It is disabled by default, but if you enable it at some point, you will sooner or later notice that the memory on your device is running low. This happens because all deleted photos and videos are saved on the smartphone and continue to take up space. To solve this problem, you need to clean the recycle bin in Sony Xperia M2.

Where to find the recycle bin

As already noted, it exists only within the Gallery application. By default, it is disabled, and to enable it, you need to synchronize your data with the cloud services of the manufacturer. It works like this:

  1. Photos are initially stored only on your device.
  2. As soon as you synchronize data with cloud services, photos begin to be stored in two places: on your device and the company’s servers.
  3. If you delete photos from your device, they will remain on your device in compressed form, plus they will be stored in their original version on the servers.
  4. If you decide to restore photos, the photos will be downloaded from the company’s servers to your smartphone.

It sounds complicated, but it works simply for users. Also, note that this feature is not available on all devices. This is offered by Chinese smartphone manufacturers - Xiaomi, and Huawei (Honor). And for the first time, this function appeared with Apple with their Apple ID. If it is enabled on your device, then there should be a «Recently Deleted» folder in the «Gallery».

Clean the recycle bin in Sony Xperia M2

Follow the instructions:

  1. Open «Gallery».

  2. Go to «Recently Deleted».
  3. Select the file(s) you want to delete. If you want to delete everything, click on the trash can icon.
  4. Click «Delete».

If you suddenly need deleted files, we recommend using recovery tools. There are several free programs on Google Play for smartphones, but we recommend using paid versions of computer software, like Aomei.

Is there a system recycling bin

If you have looked at how to empty the Recycle Bin on other sites, then you will have come across the phrase «System Recycle Bin» in the comments to the articles. According to commentators, this is a folder that is an analog of the Windows Recycle Bin. Such a folder does not exist in Android! However, not everything is so simple.

The fact is that many manufacturers offer access to files through special applications - file managers, analogs of «Explorer» from Windows. Usually, they call these applications «Files». If you don't have something like this, you can always download something similar from Google Play. And already in these apps, there is a recycle bin, where deleted files are stored for 15 to 30 days.

To clear it:

  1. Open your file manager. It may be called «Files», «Explorer», «File Manager», «Folders» and the like.
  2. Go to the «Overview» tab.
  3. Go to «Recently Deleted».
  4. Select the file(s) you want to delete. If you want to delete everything at once, click on the trash can icon.
  5. Confirm deleting files.

Note that files will only be deleted to «Recently Deleted» if you have specified that they should be sent to this folder. If you were not given such a choice when deleting files, the files are deleted permanently and cannot be recovered.

Share this page with your friends:

See also:



How to flash Sony Xperia M2

How to root Sony Xperia M2

Hard reset for Sony Xperia M2

How to reboot Sony Xperia M2

How to unlock Sony Xperia M2

What to do if Sony Xperia M2 won't turn on

What to do if Sony Xperia M2 doesn't charge

What to do if Sony Xperia M2 doesn't connect to PC via USB

How to take a screenshot on Sony Xperia M2

How to reset FRP on Sony Xperia M2

How to call recording on Sony Xperia M2

How to update Sony Xperia M2

How to connect Sony Xperia M2 to TV

How to clear the cache on Sony Xperia M2

How to backup Sony Xperia M2

How to disable ads on Sony Xperia M2

How to clear storage on Sony Xperia M2

How to increase font on Sony Xperia M2

How to share internet on Sony Xperia M2

How to transfer data to Sony Xperia M2

How to unlock bootloader on Sony Xperia M2

How to recover photos on Sony Xperia M2

How to record the screen on Sony Xperia M2

How to find blacklist in Sony Xperia M2

How to set up fingerprint on Sony Xperia M2

How to block number on Sony Xperia M2

How to enable auto-rotate on Sony Xperia M2

How to set up or turn off an alarm on Sony Xperia M2

How to change ringtone on Sony Xperia M2

How to enable battery percentage on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn off notifications on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn off Google assistant on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn off the lock screen on Sony Xperia M2

How to delete app on Sony Xperia M2

How to recover contacts on Sony Xperia M2

Where is the recycle bin on Sony Xperia M2

How to install WhatsApp on Sony Xperia M2

How to set contact photo in Sony Xperia M2

How to scan QR code on Sony Xperia M2

How to connect Sony Xperia M2 to computer

How to install SD card in Sony Xperia M2

How to update Play Store in Sony Xperia M2

How to install Google Camera in Sony Xperia M2

How to enable USB debugging on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn off Sony Xperia M2

How to charge Sony Xperia M2

How to use the camera on Sony Xperia M2

How to find lost Sony Xperia M2

How to set password on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn on 5g on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn on VPN on Sony Xperia M2

How to install apps on Sony Xperia M2

How to insert a SIM card in Sony Xperia M2

How to enable and configure NFC on Sony Xperia M2

How to set time on Sony Xperia M2

How to connect headphones to Sony Xperia M2

How to clear browser history on Sony Xperia M2

How to disassemble Sony Xperia M2

How to hide an app on Sony Xperia M2

How to download YouTube videos on Sony Xperia M2

How to unblock a contact on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn on the flashlight on Sony Xperia M2

How to split the screen on Sony Xperia M2

How to turn off the camera sound on Sony Xperia M2

How to trim video on Sony Xperia M2

How to bypass the Google account on Sony Xperia M2

How to fix black screen on Sony Xperia M2

How to change the language on Sony Xperia M2

How to open engineering mode in Sony Xperia M2

How to open recovery mode in Sony Xperia M2

How to find and turn on a voice recorder on Sony Xperia M2

How to make video calls on Sony Xperia M2

Sony Xperia M2 sim card not detected

How to transfer contacts to Sony Xperia M2

How to enable/disable «Do not disturb» mode on Sony Xperia M2

How to enable/disable answerphone on Sony Xperia M2

How to set up face recognition on Sony Xperia M2

How to set up voicemail on Sony Xperia M2

How to listen to voicemail on Sony Xperia M2

How to check the IMEI number in Sony Xperia M2

How to turn on fast charging on Sony Xperia M2

How to replace the battery on Sony Xperia M2

How to update the application on Sony Xperia M2

Why the Sony Xperia M2 discharges quickly

How to set a password for apps in the Sony Xperia M2

How to format Sony Xperia M2

How to install TWRP on Sony Xperia M2

How to set up call forwarding on Sony Xperia M2

Where to find the clipboard on Sony Xperia M2

How to Empty the Recycle Bin on Another Phones