How to Empty Trash Android?
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Permanently delete photos and videos and empty the trash

  • Select a photo that you want to move to the trash, or use the multiselect button to select multiple photos, or press and hold on a title to select all of the photos in an event, album, or tag.
  • Tap the Trash icon.
  • Tap the Menu button.
  • Tap Trash.
  • Tap Empty Trash.

How do I find the Trash folder on my Android?

If you deleted an item and want it back, check your trash to see if it’s there.

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. At the top left, tap Menu Trash .
  3. Touch and hold the photo or video you want to restore.
  4. At the bottom, tap Restore. The photo or video will be back: In your phone’s gallery app.

How do I empty my trash?

Use at your own discretion.

  • Click and hold on the Trashcan icon in the Dock.
  • Hold down the command key and click on the Trash. Empty Trash will change to Secure Empty Trash. Select it.
  • To do it from any open Finder window, click on the Finder menu and select Secure Empty Trash.
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