Samsung Gallery’s new Free up space feature removes local photo and video originals after Google sync while retaining thumbnails. It uses shared Google storage, including the free account’s 15GB allowance.

Samsung Gallery app adds storage cleanup after Google sync

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Support starts with select One UI 9 Galaxy devices and varies by market. Connected devices need the same Samsung and Google accounts. Deleting a synced item normally also deletes it from Google storage and linked Galaxy devices.