[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

storage usage

How much of a device's storage is in use by apps, media, and system files.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Storage usage shows what is consuming a device's capacity. System files, apps, caches, and media typically account for most of it.

See free space.

Where storage usage Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is storage usage?

How much of a device's storage is in use by apps, media, and system files.

What terms are related to storage usage?

Related Storage terms include internal memory, free space.

Related Technical Terms

internal memory
Built-in storage that cannot be removed, distinct from expandable card storage. Storage
free space
The unused portion of a storage device available for new files. Storage
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