Re: How to empty recycle bin

From	Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net>
Newsgroups	comp.mobile.android
Subject	Re: How to empty recycle bin
Date	2025-11-27 18:23 +0100
Organization	Camembert Normand au Lait Cru
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On 27.11.25 18:01, Fokke Nauta wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> My friend has a Samsung tablet with Android 11. We want to empty the
> recycle bin, but I can't find it. How can I find it?
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> With best regards,

On Samsung tablets running Android 11, the "Recycle Bin" is typically 
part of the Gallery or My Files app, not a standalone feature like on a 
computer. Here’s how you can find and empty it:

1. Gallery App Recycle Bin

Open the Gallery app.
Tap the three-line menu (☰) or three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Look for Recycle Bin or Trash.
Select the files you want to delete permanently, then tap Delete or Empty.

2. My Files App Recycle Bin

Open the My Files app.
Tap the three-line menu (☰) or three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
Select Recycle Bin or Trash.
Choose the files to delete, then tap Delete all or Empty.

3. Google Photos Recycle Bin
If your friend uses Google Photos:

Open the Google Photos app.
Tap Library > Bin.
Select files and tap Delete or Empty bin.
Note: If you don’t see a Recycle Bin in either app, it’s possible that 
the feature is disabled or not available on that specific model or 
Android version. Some Samsung devices only keep deleted files in the 
Recycle Bin for a limited time (e.g., 15 or 30 days) before 
auto-deleting them.

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> Fokke Nauta

Jörg

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How to empty recycle bin Fokke Nauta <usenet@solfon.nl> - 2025-11-27 18:01 +0100
  Re: How to empty recycle bin Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> - 2025-11-27 18:23 +0100
  Re: How to empty recycle bin VanguardLH <V@nguard.LH> - 2025-11-27 12:02 -0600
  Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-11-29 13:55 +0100
    Re: How to empty recycle bin ram@zedat.fu-berlin.de (Stefan Ram) - 2025-11-29 13:10 +0000
      Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-11-29 16:09 +0100
    Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-11-29 13:26 +0000
      Re: How to empty recycle bin Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> - 2025-11-29 15:49 +0100
        Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-11-29 15:06 +0000
      Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-11-29 16:13 +0100
        Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-11-29 15:59 +0000
          Re: How to empty recycle bin AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2025-11-29 17:12 +0000
            Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-11-29 19:44 +0000
              Re: How to empty recycle bin AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2025-11-29 19:54 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-11-30 10:52 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2025-11-30 15:58 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-12-01 13:31 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2025-12-01 17:43 +0100
                Re: How to empty recycle bin AJL <noemail@none.com> - 2025-12-01 16:44 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-01 18:23 +0100
                Re: How to empty recycle bin Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-12-01 18:31 +0000
                Re: How to empty recycle bin [OT] "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-01 21:08 +0100
                English "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-12-02 13:10 +0100
                Re: English "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-02 14:53 +0100
                Re: English "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-12-02 15:10 +0100
                Re: English ram@zedat.fu-berlin.de (Stefan Ram) - 2025-12-02 14:56 +0000
                Re: English "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-12-02 22:36 +0100
                Re: English Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> - 2025-12-02 16:57 +0100
                Re: English "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-02 20:37 +0100
                Re: English Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-12-02 17:01 +0000
                Re: English "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-02 20:48 +0100
                Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-01 18:22 +0100
      Re: How to empty recycle bin knuttle <keith_nuttle@yahoo.com> - 2025-11-29 12:04 -0500
        Re: How to empty recycle bin "s|b" <me@privacy.invalid> - 2025-12-01 16:29 +0100
  Re: How to empty recycle bin Arno Welzel <usenet@arnowelzel.de> - 2025-11-29 21:07 +0100
    Re: How to empty recycle bin Marian <marianjones@helpfulpeople.com> - 2025-11-29 13:57 -0700

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