Just installed TWRP, is it safe to delete the files from miscellaneous folder

[xTmX Korrupt]

Just trying to make room on my phone. I am thinking it would be okay, but I want to be sure before I delete it.
Thanks in advanced!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Welcome to the forums. I would make a Nandroid just in case.

 

[UJ95x]

Is the misc. folder visible in TWRP? Or are you viewing your files in a file manager?
I'd recommend using the latter so that you can see the contents of the folder, if any. Haven't deleted anything in TWRP in a while, so I'm not sure if that shows you much info about the files/folders.

Sent from my Galaxy S4 running Lollipop 5.0.2

 

[xTmX Korrupt]

I can see it in the storage section, then when I go under misc section. It takes up almost two gb of data. I am unsure if it is just left over installation files.

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[UJ95x]

I can see it in the storage section, then when I go under misc section. It takes up almost two gb of data. I am unsure if it is just left over installation files.

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Ah, I see. Do you have a file manager you can use to see if there are any large files you don't need? I have TWRP installed as well, and I only have ~500 MB of misc. files.

I'd recommend ES File Explorer if you don't already have one

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[benny3]

Its a good idea when making a backup in recovery to check the compression box as it does save a little. Misc. files could be just about anything from apps you have installed

 

[xTmX Korrupt]

Alright that's good to know, just to be on the safe side I can leave it. Just sucks it takes up a decent chunk of space.

After Looking I am thinking that is my back up so that's good!

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[UJ95x]

Alright that's good to know, just to be on the safe side I can leave it. Just sucks it takes up a decent chunk of space.

After Looking I am thinking that is my back up so that's good!

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Yeah, I think backups are saved as misc. I have those on my SD card for that reason.

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[Fahad Malik2]

I have mistakenly deleted my misc files.my all songs files r not playing.please tell is there any way to restore all?

 

[benny3]

I have mistakenly deleted my misc files.my all songs files r not playing.please tell is there any way to restore all?

There are recovery apps available. I dont know of any off hand but a Google search should help you out.