Why my system is taking up too much storage space

Hi @ramseyyakobe!

This is a known quirk with Samsung's storage analysis. It is highly unlikely your actual System OS is taking up 92% of the drive; instead, your Apps and Media are likely being mislabeled as "System" data.

Here are the two most common fixes for this:

1. The 'Missing Permissions' Fix (Most Likely) Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Storage. Look at the breakdown list. If you see a small "i" (information) icon next to the Apps category, it means the phone doesn't have permission to analyze your apps yet.

• Tap the "i" icon.
• It will ask for "Usage Data Access" permissions. Grant this permission.
• Go back to the Storage screen. You will likely see the "System" bar shrink dramatically and the "Apps" bar grow, showing you which apps are actually eating your space.

2. Clear Hidden Log Files If the permissions are fine, your phone might be full of error logs.

• Open your Phone app (dialer).
• Type: ****#9900#***
• A menu will pop up called 'SysDump'.
• Select the option "Delete dumpstate/logcat".
• Click OK and restart your phone.

Hopefully, one of these clears up the mystery space!

Best Wishes

Marvin

Your system storage is large because of cached files. old updates, and temporary data.

Quick fix...

1. Restart your device
2. Clear cache / temporary files
3. Delete unused apps or files
4. Update the system

If it still shows 90%+ backup your data and reset the device this usually fixes it.