How to clean the memory of the phone android through the computer

Option 1: Wired connection

The most reliable method is to connect a smartphone or a tablet with a computer through a cable. In turn, to solve the task, you can use the companion application or perform everything manually. To implement this method, you will need to make several additional actions.

1. Download and installer drivers for your device.

   Read more: Loading drivers for Android-smartphone

2. Some programs require the Android Debug Bridge installed in the Android system.

3. You may also need an activation of a USB debug mode - detailed instructions will find in the article on the link below.

   Read more: Enable USB debugging in Android

Method 1: companion application

Often, modern manufacturers practice using programs for a computer, with which you can manage the contents of the Android device, including and clean the memory. An example of working with such software We will show based on the decision from Huawei called Hisuite.

Download hisuite from the official site of the manufacturer

1. Load the program and install it on your computer.
2. Connect the Android device to the PC and wait until it is determined by the application. After executing the procedure, view the device file system - for this, go to the "Device" tab.



3. A file manager will open through which you can clean the contents of the repository from unnecessary data: select more unnecessary items and click "Delete".

   

   Confirm your desire.



4. Similarly, the removal of any other content is arranged: multimedia files, applications, messages, and even contacts.



Unfortunately, access to system sections is not possible using most companion programs.

Method 2: Manual cleaning

You can access the file system of the phone and via the usual USB connection. Please note that this uses a MTP protocol that does not allow you to open the protected areas of the phone or tablet storage.

1. Connect the phone or tablet to a computer into a free USB port.
2. Wait until the device is defined by the system. With an active autorun, you will see the action menu.

   

   If the autorun is disabled, access the gadget memory and its SD card (if present) can be used using the "Computer" window.



3. After opening the storage, find unnecessary files and erase them.



Wired connection options are usually reliable than wireless and provide more options for cleaning the memory.

Option 2: Wireless Connection

Alternatively, you can use the wireless connection via the FTP protocol, through a special computer application.

1. One of the most convenient solutions is Software Data Cable, which can be installed on the link below.

   Download Software Data Cable from Google Play Market

2. After launching on modern versions of Android, the program will ask for permission to access the repository, provide it.



3. Now use the toolbar at the bottom of the main window - tap on the "Computer".



4. Following the instructions on the screen, press the button in the lower right corner.



5. The link type will appear:

   FTP: // * IP Address *: 8888

   Copy it or write it somewhere.



6. Open the "Explorer" on the computer, click on the left mouse button on the address bar and enter the link from the Software Data Cable screen, strictly by following the sequence, then press the arrow to go.



7. If everything is done correctly, the memory space of your device is available for editing. Further interaction with files and folders, including their removal, is no different from that when working with the contents of the PC internal drive.

   

   Also for FTP connection, you can use third-party clients like FileZilla.