How to empty trash photos on ipad

After using your iPad for a while, you will notice that trash files start to accumulate and fill the memory’s storage space. Although you can manage storage issues by using iCloud, getting rid of trash files helps better your gadget’s performance and responsiveness. 

Unlike most devices, iPads were not designed with a Recycle Bin where all trash files are stored. Instead, several applications, such as Photos and Notes, have a recently deleted folder. To empty trash, you must manually go to a specific app, open its recently deleted folder, and permanently delete its contents. 

Deleting trash files on an iPad can be challenging if you’ve never done it before. However, this article contains detailed guides on how to empty trash files and the reasons why you should do so often. 

How To Empty App Trash Files on iPad

Several apps on an iPad have a recently deleted folder where all deleted files are stored for 30 days. After 30 days, the iPad will permanently delete the trashed files. 

But if you want the trash files permanently deleted before the 30 days lapses, follow the steps below.

On Mail App

Mail app is one of the iPad apps with a recently deleted folder. To empty Mail app trash files, follow the steps below.

1. Launch the Mail app.
2. Select the account you want to delete trash files from.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Bin“.
4. Tap the “Edit” option on the top of your screen.
5. Select the emails you want to delete permanently, and a blue tick should appear at the beginning of your chosen content.
6. Once you are done choosing, click “Delete“.

On Photos App

The procedure is almost similar to the one above, except for a few details.

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage and click on the “Recently Deleted” option.
3. Click on “Select” and mark all the photos you want to delete. Once you are done, click “Delete“. 
4. Alternatively, if you want to delete everything on the folder, click on “Delete All” on the page’s top right corner. 

On Notes App

If you tend to fill up the Notes app, it’s essential to create time to delete notes you no longer need. 

1. Open the Notes app by navigating your home screen or using the search bar.
2. Mark all the notes you no longer need by long pressing on them and pressing “Delete“.
3. Go back to the Notes home screen.
4. Tap on “Recently Deleted“.
5. Click on “Edit“, then tap “Delete All” if you want to delete everything in this folder.
6. If you don’t want to delete everything on this folder, mark the ones you would like to keep by tapping on them and clicking “Recover“. 

On Files App

The File app on your phone harbors a lot of files you no longer need, which continue to take up space. Here’s how to empty trash files on the Files app.

1. Launch the Files app.
2. Long press on the files you want to delete and click “Delete“.
3. Click on “Browse“.
4. Tap on “Recently Deleted“.
5. Tap on “Select“.
6. Tap “Delete All“.
7. A pop-up will ask you to confirm that you want to delete all the marked items; tap “Delete” to confirm. 

Conclusion

It’s crucial to constantly delete trash files from your iPad to maximize its performance. From the guidelines above, you can learn how to delete unimportant files without hassle. The steps we have outlined will only take you a few minutes to follow through. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike personal computers, iPads have no trash bin. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t delete trash files permanently. All you need to do to empty trash files on your iPad is open specific apps with the recycle bin feature and select “Empty Recycle Bin“.

Go to Settings > Storage to view a color-coordinated storage pie chart. Color gray usually refers to other files, of which most are trash files.