Samsung Galaxy: How to Archive Apps to Free Up Storage

Quick summary: Archiving an app removes the app itself but keeps its data and sign-in on your phone. When you need it again, tap it and it redownloads right where you left off. It’s great when you’re running low on storage.

Step by step

1. Press and hold the app on your home screen or in the app drawer.
2. Tap the “i” (app info).
3. Tap Archive at the bottom.

The icon now shows a little download symbol, and the storage is freed up.

How to restore it

1. Tap the archived app. You’ll see that it will redownload and restore.
2. Wait for it to install, then open it.

When I restored TikTok, I was still signed in.

If you don’t see Archive

Not every app supports it. For example, my Tesla app had no Archive option. If you don’t see it, the app isn’t compatible (yet). That might change over time.

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