HTC adds ability to delete temporary files on the 8X and 8S with latest OS and firmware update

I issue that has been bugging some users for a while now is the inability to delete temporary files on their Windows Telephone 8 devices. Nokia got around this by building in their Storage Check app and even Huawei is reportedly making an app to do the same.

Now, later on reports of the GDR2 (and firmware) update rolling out for unbranded HTC 8X owners today, the ability to delete temporary files is patently built right into the OS.

HTC Temporary file deletion Nosotros're non sure if this is a Microsoft set up or an HTC one. Nosotros tin can say our Nokia Lumia 925, with GDR2, does not have this on board, but perhaps that is because it would exist redundant. Therefore, this may either exist an optional configuration for all OEMs or HTC did some fixing hither to enable this feature.

The option reportedly works past heading into your Settings > Phone Storage surface area and tapping the storage progress bar. A new expanse, chosen "temporary files" is now revealed forth with a "tap to clear" option, allowing users to regain some infinite. It'southward unclear is the volition have an affect on "other storage" or is merely for temporary files, akin to the before mentioned app Compress Storage.

Certainly a nifty characteristic and one we look forrard to finding on other Windows Phones.

Update: The trick to enable this characteristic is you lot must also have the "Make More than Space" app by HTC installed. Thanks, @TuanDesomerChu, for the tip!

Thanks, Dennis A., for the tip and screenshot!

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