Internal storage slowly eaten by system

[SpaceCowboiii]

A few days ago my phone (Oneplus 8T 128gb) started saying that the storage was running out. I checked and the system folder was 84gb, i then deleted some apps and photos(about 4gb). A little later i get the same warning. Then my system folder was 88gb. I factory reset my phone and recovered it with a few days old backup. Then the next morning i wake up to the same warning and system folder was 104gb. I am on second factory reset and check it every 15 min, to see that my storage is slowly consumed by the system folder.

How do i fix this????

 

[Javier P]

Welcome to the forums. In some cases this problem is related to the gallery app. Clear the Recently Deleted section and see if it helps.

 

[SpaceCowboiii]

I do not have anything to clear. Is there a more complete way to reset than using factory reset in settings?

 

[Javier P]

I've found similar reports in the OnePlus forum but unfortunately they don't offer any solution. I'll let you know if I find a possible fix.

 

[sfrrr]

Not to hijack this question, but... Are there any decent duplicate files finders/remover apps out there anymore? My current problem is with duplicate music files, but I may want to go beyond that later.

Thanks,
sfrrr
Samsung Galaxy 21 Ultra running Android 11, Aug 2022

 

[B. Diddy]

Have you tried Files by Google? The main screen has a duplicate file detector.

 

[kct1975]

Have you tried Files by Google? The main screen has a duplicate file detector.

Personally I Second what my esteemed colleague B. Diddy has said...

Files by Google has a really good Duplicate Files detector and remover!

 

[sfrrr]

Thanks. I'll check it out.