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The system tool behind Free up space in storage settings and the option to clear backed-up photos automatically.
Android (AOSP) package
Storage Manager
Advanced: com.android.storagemanager Advanced Vendor documentation
The open source storage cleanup tool behind Free up space and automatic removal of backed-up photos. You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first.
What it does
Storage Manager is the Android app behind the Free up space screen in storage settings. It suggests downloads, unused apps and backed-up photos to remove, and its automatic option can delete backed-up photos and videos after a set number of days. Phones with Google apps may run Google's version, com.google.android.storagemanager, instead.
If you disable it
The Free up space screen and automatic cleanup stop working; your files are not affected.
How to disable it
On most phones Settings greys out Disable for this package, so ADB is the way to turn it off. The commands below work without root and can be undone.
Disable it (reversible)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.storagemanagerTurn it back on
adb shell pm enable com.android.storagemanagerThe stronger option removes it for your user only; the original copy stays on the phone and a factory reset brings it back. Prefer disabling: it is easier to undo.
Uninstall for the main user
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.storagemanagerRestore after an uninstall
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.android.storagemanagerNew to ADB? Set it up in about ten minutes.
Data and battery
Reads file and app sizes on the device to make suggestions.
Where it appears
- Made by Android Open Source Project.
Questions people ask
What is com.android.storagemanager?
com.android.storagemanager is Storage Manager. The open source storage cleanup tool behind Free up space and automatic removal of backed-up photos.
Can I disable Storage Manager?
You can disable it, with a caveat: read what stops working first. On most phones it takes ADB.
What happens if I disable Storage Manager?
The Free up space screen and automatic cleanup stop working; your files are not affected.
Sources
- Android source: StorageManager manifestAndroid source
- Android Developers: StorageManagerDeveloper documentation
- Universal Android Debloater list entryCommunity list
Each source answered when this page was checked on 25 October 2026.
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