ZDNETIf you’re anything like me, you have thousands of photos and videos on your phone — and you’ve probably experienced the frustration of opening your photo app to search for that one adorable picture of your kid or a fun moment from a trip years ago, only to get lost in a sea of duplicates, accidental pocket shots, blurry photos, random screenshots, and memes you forgot you saved.Also: This secret Pixel camera feature makes your photos appear more vibrant – how to enable itAfter years of syncing with the cloud without regular decluttering, my photo library has become a digital jungle. At this point, the thought of organizing everything feels overwhelming, and those apps that promise one-tap decluttering? They’re either sketchy or require more trust than I’m willing to give. So, what’s the solution? Good news: I recently discovered a trick that helps me tame my chaotic camera roll in just a few minutes a day. It’s so simple and effective that I had to share it.How to organize your phone’s camera roll in minutesModern photo apps, like Apple Photos and Google Photos, have gotten pretty smart over the years. They now let you search by specific terms — including dates (like “February 14”) — to view photos taken. If you search by date, you’ll see all the photos taken on that day across different years. So, instead of dealing with thousands of pictures, you’re tackling a small, manageable batch. Also: How to use the Photos app on your iPhone with iOS 18What you’ll need: An iPhone or Android phone with tons of photos and videos saved, and a photo app such as Apple Photos or Google Photos. If you use a different photo app, just check for a smart search bar — most offer such a feature. I use Apple Photos, so this guide will visually show how to declutter your camera roll with that app, but I provide instructions for Google Photos, too. More