Can’t Delete Photos When Storage Is Full? Here’s Why and How to Fix It
Have you ever tried to delete a photo on your phone or computer only to be greeted with an error message? If so, you’re not alone. It can be frustrating when you’re trying to free up space, but it seems like you can’t delete anything.
The good news is that there are several reasons why you might not be able to delete photos when your storage is full, and there are also several things you can do to fix it.
Full Storage Causes
Synced Devices
One reason you might not be able to delete photos is that they are synced to another device. When you sync photos between devices, any changes you make on one device will be reflected on the other devices. This means that if you try to delete a photo on your phone, but it is also synced to your computer, the photo will not be deleted from your computer.
Cloud Storage
Another reason you might not be able to delete photos is that they are stored in the cloud. Cloud storage services such as Google Photos and iCloud allow you to store your photos online. This can be a great way to free up space on your devices. However, if you try to delete a photo that is stored in the cloud, the photo will not be deleted from your cloud storage account.
File Permissions
In some cases, you might not be able to delete photos because you do not have the necessary permissions. This can happen if the photos are owned by another user or if they are protected by a password.
How to Delete Photos When Storage Is Full
Check Synced Devices
If you think your photos are synced to another device, you can check your settings to see which devices are synced. You can then disable syncing for any devices that you do not want to sync photos with.
Remove Cloud Storage
If you think your photos are stored in the cloud, you can check your cloud storage account to see which photos are stored there. You can then delete any photos that you do not want to keep.
Change File Permissions
If you think you do not have the necessary permissions to delete photos, you can try changing the file permissions. To do this, right-click on the photo and select “Properties.” Then, click on the “Security” tab and change the permissions for the user account that you are using.
Use a Third-Party App
If you have tried all of the above steps and you still cannot delete photos, you can try using a third-party app. There are several apps available that can help you delete photos that are stuck on your device.
Factory Reset
As a last resort, you can try factory resetting your device. This will delete all of the data on your device, including your photos. However, it is important to note that factory resetting your device will also delete any other data that you have stored on your device, such as contacts, messages, and apps.
FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about deleting photos when storage is full:
- Why can’t I delete photos from my phone?
- How can I delete photos from my computer?
- What happens when I delete photos from my cloud storage account?
There are several reasons why you might not be able to delete photos from your phone. The most common reasons include synced devices, cloud storage, and file permissions.
To delete photos from your computer, you can use the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Simply navigate to the folder where the photos are stored, select the photos that you want to delete, and then press the Delete key.
When you delete photos from your cloud storage account, the photos will be removed from your account and from all of the devices that are synced to your account.
Conclusion
If you are having trouble deleting photos when your storage is full, there are several things you can do to fix it. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to delete photos and free up space on your devices.
Are you still having trouble deleting photos? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll be happy to help.
