Storage free up not updating in available storage

Problem

You are not able to see the storage free up after deleting all files.

Environment

  • Google Drive

Solution

  1. Make sure that the files are deleted or in the trash can.
  2. Access Drive and on the left panel click Trash, select all the files there and permanently delete them.
    • Note: You might need to wait 24 hours for the free up to show up on your storage amount.

Cause

Files were not permanently deleted.