3 Easy Methods to Remove Duplicate Photos on Samsung Galaxy Phones
If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, chances are you have come across the problem of having duplicate photos on your device. Whether it's because you took the same photo multiple times or downloaded the same photo from different sources, duplicate photos can quickly eat up your phone's storage space. In this article, we will show you three simple methods to delete duplicate photos from your Samsung Galaxy phone, freeing up valuable storage space.
Method 1: Using the Samsung Gallery App
The Samsung Gallery app offers a straightforward solution to find and delete duplicate photos on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Here's how to do it:
-
Open the Gallery app on your phone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Select “Suggestions.”
-
Scroll down and tap on “Delete duplicate pictures.” You will see the total number of duplicate photos and the storage they occupy, including duplicate videos.
-
Tap on the “Delete duplicates” button at the top, then tap “Delete.”
-
Select “Move to Trash” to confirm.
Method 2: Using the My Files App
The My Files app is another useful tool to remove duplicate photos from your Samsung Galaxy phone. Follow these steps:
-
Open the My Files app and tap on “Analyze storage.” Scroll down and tap on “Duplicate files.”
-
Scroll through the list and use the checkboxes to select duplicate versions of the files.
-
(Optional) Tap the “Details” option at the bottom to view the total number of files selected and their size.
-
Tap “Delete” in the bottom right corner and select “Move to Trash” to confirm.
Method 3: Duplicates Cleaner App
While the Gallery and My Files apps can help you delete duplicate photos, they may not always be accurate in identifying duplicate files with different names. For a more thorough cleanup, you can download a third-party app like Duplicates Cleaner from the Play Store. Here's how:
-
Download and install the Duplicates Cleaner app on your Samsung phone.
-
Open the app and tap the “Scan Duplicate Images” option.
-
Grant the app permission to access your files and enable the toggle for Duplicates Cleaner.
-
Let the app find duplicate photos on your phone.
-
Tap the trash icon at the bottom and select “Yes” to confirm.
You can use the Duplicates Cleaner app to find and delete duplicate audio, videos, documents, APKs, and other files from your Samsung Galaxy phone.
No More Double Trouble
Deleting duplicate photos on your Samsung Galaxy phone is a simple and quick process, whether you use the built-in apps or third-party ones. However, it's not the only way to free up storage space on your phone. Consider moving your files to cloud storage or clearing app caches on your Samsung Galaxy phone for additional space-saving options.
Jim's passion for Apple products ignited in 2007 when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. This was a canon event in his life. Noticing a lack of iPad-focused content that is easy to understand even for “tech-noob”, he decided to create Tabletmonkeys in 2011.
Jim continues to share his expertise and passion for tablets, helping his audience as much as he can with his motto “One Swipe at a Time!”