Why does the Photos App use 680 MB of memory?

[Windows Central Question]

I've deleted all my photos and videos but the app itself uses 680 MB. I need storage space to update my phone but there's nothing I can do to delete or reinstall it.

 

[abhishek singh21]

I've deleted all my photos and videos but the app itself uses 680 MB. I need storage space to update my phone but there's nothing I can do to delete or reinstall it.

do hard reset that should clear the memory and allow you to update