Way to save storage space, device, program and storage medium

摘要

The present invention generally relates to a method and a device for saving storage space, pertaining to the field of communication. The method includes: determining (S11) an application to be backed up in applications installed locally; sending (S12) an installation package and data related to the determined application to a server for back-up; uninstalling (S13) locally the application and reserving an icon of the application. The device includes: a determination module, a backup module and an uninstall module. The present invention has the advantages of effectively saving storage space, avoiding the application from occupying storage space for a long time, and reducing waste of storage space.