By David Nield, Gizmodo, Aug 19, 2015 – It’s one of the most unwelcome alerts you can expect on your mobile device: storage space is running low. That means no more room for your photos, your offline playlists, and myriad problems updating your apps and OS. If you find yourself in such a predicament, don’t panic—here’s how to navigate your way out.
Finding the storage hoggers
The first step in easing your storage woes is identifying the worst offenders as far as taking up room on your smartphone is concerned: On the latest versions of iOS, go to Settings, then tap General, Usage and Manage Storage. On Android, head to Settings and pick Storage—you can tap on the Apps entry for an app-by-app breakdown.