Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To permanently delete photos or videos on an Android phone, you must remove them from the Gallery, Trash/Recycle Bin, and any cloud backups; using encryption or secure deletion tools can further ensure that files cannot be recovered.
1. Delete Photos or Videos from the Gallery
The first step is to delete files directly in the phone's Gallery app:
Open the Gallery or Photos app and locate the images or videos.
Select the items and tap the Trash icon.
Navigate to the Trash/Bin folder and choose Empty Trash/Delete Permanently to ensure they are fully removed
2. Remove Files from Google Photos
If your photos are backed up in Google Photos, deleting them from the device may not permanently erase the cloud copy:
Open the Google Photos app.
Go to Library Trash.
Select the photos and tap Delete permanently
To remove a photo from Google Photos but keep it on your device, turn off backup before deletion.
3. Use a File Manager or File Shredder
For files outside the Gallery or to ensure more secure removal:
Install a trustworthy File Manager app (e.g., Google Files, Solid Explorer).
Navigate to the folder containing your media.
Long-press to select and delete files. Clear the Recycle Bin within the file manager to permanently remove them
For higher security, use a file shredder app (like iShredder or Shreddit) to overwrite deleted files, making recovery highly unlikely. You can also erase free space to remove residual data
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To permanently delete photos or videos on an Android phone, you must remove them from the Gallery, Trash/Recycle Bin, and any cloud backups; using encryption or secure deletion tools can further ensure that files cannot be recovered.
1. Delete Photos or Videos from the Gallery
The first step is to delete files directly in the phone's Gallery app:
Open the Gallery or Photos app and locate the images or videos.
Select the items and tap the Trash icon.
Navigate to the Trash/Bin folder and choose Empty Trash/Delete Permanently to ensure they are fully removed
2. Remove Files from Google Photos
If your photos are backed up in Google Photos, deleting them from the device may not permanently erase the cloud copy:
Open the Google Photos app.
Go to Library Trash.
Select the photos and tap Delete permanently
To remove a photo from Google Photos but keep it on your device, turn off backup before deletion.
3. Use a File Manager or File Shredder
For files outside the Gallery or to ensure more secure removal:
Install a trustworthy File Manager app (e.g., Google Files, Solid Explorer).
Navigate to the folder containing your media.
Long-press to select and delete files. Clear the Recycle Bin within the file manager to permanently remove them
For higher security, use a file shredder app (like iShredder or Shreddit) to overwrite deleted files, making recovery highly unlikely. You can also erase free space to remove residual data
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