How to Permanently Delete Trashed Files on PPSSPP – Easy Cleanup Guide!

It was recently brought to our attention that some of our followers, readers, and subscribers are finding it difficult to delete trashed files on PPSSPP. That is why we created this post on how to permanently delete trashed files on PPSSPP.

This issue occurs because some file managers on your device may support deleting files by moving them to the recycle bin instead of removing them completely.

Many users may not notice this, and when they reopen their PPSSPP emulator, they might still find those files available in their PPSSPP application.

That is why we are providing you with a guide to help you resolve this issue when trying to delete files or trashed files permanently on PPSSPP.

How to Delete Trashed Files on PPSSPP

The easiest way is to visit your file manager and locate the PSP game folder—specifically, the folder where you stored your PSP game files.

1. Click on the menu option bar and select the “View Trashed Files” option.
2. You’ll see a list of trashed files in your file manager.
3. Empty the trash to delete all PPSSPP files you want to remove permanently.

If you still find this unhelpful, we will provide an additional guide using one of the best Android file managers for handling PPSSPP files.

How to Delete PPSSPP Trashed Files Using ZArchiver File Manager

For this method, you’ll need ZArchiver or ZArchiver Pro. If you don’t have it installed yet, you can download it here (link).

Once installed, follow these steps:

1. Open ZArchiver Pro and locate the PSP folder on your device.
2. If you previously trashed files using another file manager, find the trash section in ZArchiver Pro.
3. Select and clear the PPSSPP trashed files.

Alternatively:

• Navigate to the PPSSPP folder (usually named PSP).
• Look for the options icon (typically three dots at the top-right corner).
• Select Trash or Recycle Bin.
• You’ll see the trashed files—simply empty the trash to permanently delete them.

By following these steps, you have successfully permanently deleted trashed files on PPSSPP.

Final Words

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