Samsung Galaxy Setting Deletes Pre-Edit Backups, Freeing More Than 19GB
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Updated · How-To Geek · Jun 4
Samsung Galaxy Setting Deletes Pre-Edit Backups, Freeing More Than 19GB
1 articles · Updated · How-To Geek · Jun 4
Summary
A hidden Samsung Galaxy storage option can remove pre-edit photo and video backups while keeping the final edited files, freeing more than 19GB on one device.
Every edit made in the Gallery app creates a duplicate original so users can revert changes, meaning heavily edited libraries can quietly consume double the storage.
The files appear under Settings > Device Care > Storage, where users can review them individually or delete all backups at once from the pre-edit versions section.
Even after manually clearing hundreds of files, 500 backups still used 7.47GB, underscoring how these invisible originals can become a major storage drain.
The feature offers a quick way to reclaim 5GB, 10GB or 20GB-plus without deleting finished photos or videos, a common pain point as camera files and apps grow larger.