Despite having plenty of space, I am unable to download anything from the Play Store due to the 'insufficient space available' message. Why does this take place? How do I fix the insufficient space error on Google Play?
Roxanne· Answered on Oct 29, 2024
Even though Android has various sideloading options, most users download their apps via the Google Play Store. However, glitches might occasionally occur on the Google Play Store. Google Play's insufficient storage error is the most typical one. A blocked cache or data that has taken up the swap space or temporary storage on your Android smartphone may be the source of an insufficient storage error on Google Play. How to fix the Google Play insufficient storage error? Read on, and you will discover two effective solutions.
Method 1. Expand Android Storage Space
Regarding expanding Android storage space, you can partition your SD card to add more internal space. It may sound exhausting, but EaseUS Partition Master will change your mind since it has an easy-to-use and all-featured "Partition Manager" tool. Below are the detailed steps for partitioning your SD card:
Note: To avoid data loss when you partition your SD card, I recommend backing up all your valuable data in advance.
Step 1. Remove the target SD card from the phone and connect it to your PC. Install EaseUS Partition Master, right-click the unallocated space on your SD card, and select "Create."
Step 2. In this window, you can set the partition size, file system, and label according to your need for the new partition. Click "OK" to continue.
Step 3. Choose the "Execute 1 Task(s)" option and create a new partition by hitting "Apply."
Method 2. Delete Useless Files and Apps
Unwanted apps, files, and internet browsing history will take up quite a lot of space in phones. You can go to Settings and clean them up. Here is how to do so:
Step 1. Delete unwanted apps on Android
Navigate to "Settings" > Tab "Apps" > Choose useless apps or unwanted apps and select "Uninstall" or "Clear Data."
Step 2. Clean up app history or caches to increase phone memory
Open "Settings" > "Storage" > select "Cached data," and you'll receive a warning message. Click "OK".
If you want to learn more solid methods about how to fix Google Play's insufficient storage error, you can find them in this article:
Further Reading: 5 Ways | How to Increase Phone Memory to Fix Insufficient Storage Error
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