Is It Safe to Delete Thumbdata in Android?
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Can we delete Thumbdata in Android?

In Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) the Gallery application was replaced with Google Photos. You should be able to delete the thumbnails folder as I don’t think the Photos application uses it. The only way is to remove the Gallery app and install another app.

Is it safe to delete .thumbnails Android?

Deleting your . thumbnail folder every now and then is OK and will not cause any problems with your Android device. In order to delete your thumbnail folder, connect your phone to your computer via USB. Then browse to your DCIM folder and locate the .

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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