All users of mobile devices on the platform"Android" is well aware of how gluttonous this operating system is. At the moment, we are not talking about the RAM (although its “Android” is good at “eating”), but about the memory of the device available to the user. As a rule, it is already very small. And if the owner of the gadget does not have a microSD memory card, this becomes a problem. And over time, the situation becomes simply catastrophic. And this is even in the case when a poor user does not download anything. And gigabytes still evaporate. What to do? One of the reasons for this behavior of "Android" can be a folder of thumbnails. What is this folder and what is it used for? We will try to answer this question.
What is this folder?
Папка с интригующим названием "Thumbnails" is a system. It is used by the operating system to store a cache of thumbnails of images and video files. This is done in order to speed up the process of displaying them in applications such as Gallery. This program is known to many. Some other applications can also use this folder. If there is a lot of images on the device, then the cache size is also rather big. And he eats up a precious place.
What is useful for those who want to do away with itdisgraceful, to demolish the entire cache and all that can be deleted? Thumbnails folder is a system folder. This means that it is hidden and so easy to get to it. In addition, deleting the cache at first will help. But then the folder will be clogged again with thumbnails. Have to re-delete everything. But how to slow down the system does not fill this folder, we will talk a little below. In the meantime, let's figure out how to remove thumbnails.
Delete content using a PC
This is the first way you candelete the folder thumbnails or its contents. In principle, there is no sense in deleting the directory itself, because the system will immediately create another one. But to tear down its contents is more efficient. So, first you need to connect the gadget to the computer in the media device mode. This will show not only the contents of the SD card (if any), but also the file system of your phone. However, it is not easy to find the desired folder. In the "Explorer" Windows, you need to enable the display of hidden files. Then it will become visible.
Now you need to open the folder, select all of it.content and delete the usual way. If the system swears that the file is "read only", then you need to go back one step, click on the folder with the right mouse button, open the "Properties" item and carefully review the file attributes. Uncheck "Read Only" and click "Apply to all files in the directory." After this, repeat the removal procedure.
Delete using a smartphone
Can I delete the Thumbnails folder withphone? Can. But for this you need a device that has passed the rutting procedure, that is, you must have superuser rights. This can be done using free applications Framaroot or Kingoroot. After obtaining the superuser's rights, you need to install the Root Explorer program. It shows the entire contents of the file system and allows you to change it. Without this guide nothing will come of it.
In the explorer Root Explorer need to find thefolder, select all its contents and click on the "Delete" button. The application will ask for superuser rights. We must agree to their provision. After that, you can restart the device and enjoy the free space on your smartphone. But that is not all. It is also necessary to prohibit the system to create thumbnails. About this below. In the meantime, consider a special program to delete the cache.
Removal using applications
Now there are many applications on"Android", which clean the system, remove the remnants of programs, clear the cache, including the directory thumbnails. What is this folder, you already know. Now consider the programs that can help in its cleaning. The most popular utility is CCleaner for Android. It enjoys such love of users due to the fact that it has rich functionality, does not load the system and works well. And most importantly - this program is completely free.
The application CCleaner will not cause any difficultieswhen using it. The interface is intuitive. In addition, there is a Russian language. All that is required from the user is to start the check. The program itself will find unnecessary files and offer to delete them. The owner of the device will only agree. You can also schedule automatic maintenance, and the utility will clean these directories once a week. This is the first way to deal with the constant filling of the Thumbnails directory. What is this folder and how to deal with its volume, you already know.
Keeping the catalog clean and tidy
With the removal of the folder or its contents, everything is clear.But how not to let it fill up again? The first method was described above: you can use the CCLeaner application with customized weekly system maintenance. However, there are other ways. They are suitable for those who do not have so much RAM so that some application is constantly hanging there. They are quite simple and will not require any special knowledge.
Such an infection as the folder Thumbnails on "Android"(what it is, we have disassembled above), is constantly filled due to the use of the gallery. Therefore, the solution is: do not use this application at all. There are third-party utilities that do not use thumbnails. It can also be used for all Root Explorer files. He also does not need thumbnails. Yes, the standard "Explorer" does not use images. So the possibilities are full.
Summary
Now it’s clear what the name Thumbnails means.What is this folder is also clear. It is also fully proven that deleting a directory and its contents is possible. There will be no damage to the system. It is also necessary to keep the folder clean with special applications. Then there will be enough free space in the device.
