Here’s a breakdown of the text, focusing on the different methods for freeing up phone storage, especially for photos:
1. External Storage Devices:
SanDisk iXpand (for iPhones) and USB-C flash drives (for Android): these plug directly into the phone for expandable storage.
OTG (On-The-Go) USB: mwangi points out that many modern smartphones support external storage via OTG USB.
External Hard Drives: Offload photos in bulk to an external hard drive.
Wireless Hard Drives (e.g.,WD My Passport Wireless): Connect via Wi-Fi for cable-free backups.
2. Transfer to a computer:
USB Connection: A “tried-and-true” method. Manually move images from the phone to folders on the computer.
Privacy and Security: Mwangi highlights this method’s security and privacy benefits, as it avoids cloud storage.
3. Compress Images (Instead of Deleting):
Image Compression Apps: Reduce file sizes while maintaining image quality. Examples:
Photo compress 2.0 (Android)
Photo shrink and compress (iOS)
JPEG mini (cross-platform)
Space Savings: Mwangi notes that users are frequently enough surprised by how much space they can save with minimal quality loss.
4. MicroSD Cards:
Android Phones: Many Android phones have microSD card slots.
Move Photos: move photos off internal storage to the microSD card.
* Default Save Location: Set the camera app to save directly to the microSD card.
the text provides a range of options for managing phone storage, from physical storage solutions to software-based compression and customary computer transfers. It emphasizes the importance of backing up photos and offers alternatives to simply deleting them.
