How to open HEIC files on Android via Google Photos Upload or back up HEIC images to Google Photos to view them in their original format.

Open the Files by Google app on your Android device. Tap the Scan button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. When prompted for gallery permission, grant the app access to your photos.

To empty the Trash folder and permanently delete your files for any reason, including to free up more space on your Android, here's what you need to do: Open Files by Google.

1. Open the Files by Google app and click the hamburger in the upper-left corner. 2. Click Settings. 3. Toggle on the Smart Search option. 4. Smart Search is now activated on your device.

Open Files by Google on your Android phone. Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner and select Trash.

Google's file storage app now has a built-in scanner just for Android users.