Just delete the files you do not need anymore.
But what if Google Drive does not acknowledge that you have cleared the space on your cloud drive?
What should your next steps be?
So, lets start.
Why is Google Drive not Updating Storage?
Suppose you deleted some files from your Google Drive.
Then the space that you freed should show up.
So why exactly do you see something like this?
Now most of the time, it happens within seconds.
The reason is that Google Drive is different from your traditional drive on your gear.
The hard drives or SSD where the data is stored are present in a server farm.
Another reason could be that you simply forgot to wipe the Trash folder.
While Google automatically deletes its contents every 30 days, it still takes up your space.
The same goes for Google Photos.
Photos share the same storage space with Google Drive on the same email address.
Even worse, they are taking a share of the available space.
Now that we know what ails your Google Drive, lets free up all the clutter that is present.
Next, head over to Google Photos and delete large photos and videos.
When you have done all these, clear Google Drives cache on your phone.
Finally, sign out of all devices, then check back if this fixes the issue.
Lets now take a look at these in detail.
Remove Files from the Trash Folder
Inside the Trash folder, all deleted items are accumulated.
Try clearing this up every once in a while to avoid running out of storage in Google Drive.
A large chunk of space should free up immediately.
Deleting those will clear up your Google Drive.
That is where Google One Storage Manager comes in to play.
it’s possible for you to see which files occupy the largest space there.
It will also show the largest photos and videos on Google Photos too.
From here, you might choose to keep or delete them.
Reload Google Drive to see how much space you have freed up.
Either there is a web link issue between the server or the app is experiencing an issue.
Sometimes waiting it out can fix this problem.
Now terminate the Google Drive app if it is opened.
Re-open it and ensure you have a stable internet connection.
If everything worked till this point, you should see the storage clear up.
This can save a lot of your time.
This is how you might do it.
(Bonus) Why is Google Drive Not Updating Storage After Purchasing it?
Your updated storage may not show up immediately after purchasing it.
Maybe you are opening Google Drive immediately, and that is why it does not show up.
You may wonder why this happens.
This is mainly due to provisioning resources in the Google Cloud infrastructure.
After you purchase a storage plan, Googles server provisions an additional space for your cloud drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before Google Drive updates the storage?
It can take up to 24 hours for your new storage to show up on Google Drive.
Why is my Google storage not updating after deleting photos?
You may have deleted photos, but there are files in the Trash folder inside your Google Drive.
This also counts towards your storage which is why the storage is full.
For me, every single file feels like critical when I start to clear out my drive.
That is why you should back up files to your local machine occasionally.
That will ensure you do not run out of space on Google Drive anymore.
I hope this article helps you out.
Until next time, it is time to say goodbye.
