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[Q] Insufficient Storage, but 14.7GB free

I just installed ExynosAbuse APK v1.40 and i now have root so i could regain my copy/paste function back. (I delete everything in data>clipboard)
However now when i go to install any app i get the error, insufficient storage. As the title says I have ~15gb free (says the settings>storage). Even when uninstalling an app I cannot re install it as it says i have insufficient space. For example, i uninstalled angry birds SW (which was 60mb) and i cannot reinstall it, or any other apps.
Oh, and i uninstalled the Exynosabuse (but left root enabled) and now i cannot reinstall it to disable root. I also tried uninstalling the google play updates, and nothing changed. Installing apps with either google play or ES file manager gives the same result (insufficient storage space)
Thanks for the help.
UPDATE:
I found the problem, and solution in post 20

I had the same problem with an app i tried installing once, but it only happened with that particular app. Maybe try wiping cache and dalvik cache.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I had the same problem with an app i tried installing once, but it only happened with that particular app. Maybe try wiping cache and dalvik cache.
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Thanks for the reply. I went to data>dalvik cache and deleted everything in there and restarted. I gained about 200 mb but still i cannot install anything.

Njord0 said:
Thanks for the reply. I went to data>dalvik cache and deleted everything in there and restarted. I gained about 200 mb but still i cannot install anything.
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Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache in recovery mode?
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Im trying a factory reset now since i've only owned this thing for a few days. Though if anyone knows a solution to this, please post. I've came across a few threads with a similar problem and they have gone unsolved.

RussellEstridge25 said:
Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache in recovery mode?
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No just deleted it with es file manager

Njord0 said:
No just deleted it with es file manager
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You should do it in recovery mode.
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If you are getting it for a particular app then try searching for the it using its name it must have left some file over during your previous installion delete all files with the app name and try installing it should install
Try uninstalling the update of play store by going into settings applications
The first one should do the trick

samir_a said:
If you are getting it for a particular app then try searching for the it using its name it must have left some file over during your previous installion delete all files with the app name and try installing it should install
Try uninstalling the update of play store by going into settings applications
The first one should do the trick
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All of the apps in the play store that i tired (ones that haven't been installed before) gave the same error, not just ones previously installed. I also deleted some bloatware updates and tried to reinstall their updates afterwards. The problem persists.
I did uninstall the playstore updates and clearing the cache. Nothing changed.
I've restored to factory and its working again. Crappy solution though..
thanks for the help

I solved this problem with lucky patcher. Run it when you have this problem and it will remove the unused odex file. Then install normally and you shouldn't have the error. I found this happens to me when uninstalling modified apks and trying to install the official app after.
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i only have this Problem when there is less than 500mb free space.
common -.- i want to install a 2mb apk File And it complains because there is only 490mb free space -.- any way to change that?

PurpleSh4rk said:
I solved this problem with lucky patcher. Run it when you have this problem and it will remove the unused odex file. Then install normally and you shouldn't have the error. I found this happens to me when uninstalling modified apks and trying to install the official app after.
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I did have lucky patcher installed when i had this problem. When opening the program it did remove some odex files but the problem was still there. Is there an option to force it to check for odex files?

You could check your data/apps folder and check if there's an apk for the file there. If it is delete and try to reinstall
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Well it's happening again.
How do I get into recovery mode to delete dalvik cache? Is that where you hold down power and the volume button, cause I don't see anywhere to delete the cache when im in there. It's just a screen thqts says downloading.
I cleard the dalvik cache In link2sd but it says it's empty. Also cleared app cache with link2sd.
I did notice that the system file space is at 17% (243mb left) which is still large enough to install the apps I'm trying. I have 25gb free out of 32gb.
This problem is not limited to one app. It also happens with apps that never been installed on this tablet.
Thanks for the help.

Did you try what I mentioned
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Power+Volume Up until you see the GTN8000 or whatever model you have screen then leave power button while keep pressing the volume up button until you get into recovery

Dude i suggested going into recovery and wiping cache and dalvik cache a while ago but got no response. You didnt ask how if you didnt know and you obviously didn't search for it. Not trying to be rude here but it just is a little irritating when you try to help and you get ignored. Volume up and power till you see the boot screen then let go. And youll see wipe cache, do it. Then scroll to advanced and then to wipe dalvik cache, do it. Then go back to the firdt sceen and select reboot.
Also gmfeny had a suggestion did you try that?
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Dude i suggested going into recovery and wiping cache and dalvik cache a while ago but got no response. You didnt ask how if you didnt know and you obviously didn't search for it. Not trying to be rude here but it just is a little irritating when you try to help and you get ignored. Volume up and power till you see the boot screen then let go. And youll see wipe cache, do it. Then scroll to advanced and then to wipe dalvik cache, do it. Then go back to the firdt sceen and select reboot.
Also gmfeny had a suggestion did you try that?
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The first time you mentioned it i had already did a factory reset and my GN was working for the moment. When the problem came back i said i tried it in link 2 sd and i did boot to what it thought was recovery mode (i did google it but i must have miss read. I was holding power and volume down to get into recovery screen) and didnt see anywhere to delete dalvik cache. I should have stated clearly that i needed help on getting to the right place.
I will try that next.
gmfeny, I have looked in data>apps and nothing about the apps im trying to install is there. Also this problem isnt limited to apps that i've previously installed. So I wouldnt expect anything to be in there on those apps. However there is a folder im not sure about. its not very big (256KB) and its names mcRegistry.
I'm not sure if its a big deal, and further since no one seemed to have commented on it. Is there a problem with my system file space as mentioned above? (17% left, 250MB)
thanks
I have the GTN80013 (32gb no GSM/cdma)
Im in recovery mode now and i selected wipe cache partition. I dont see anywhere that says advanced. The only options i have are; reboot, apply update from external storage, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, apply update from cache.
still cannot install some apks. I tried to install appinstaller (which i've never installed/tried to install from the play store) and it failed. Also my game emulators failed to install with ES file explorer.

I was able to clear the dalvik cache by gong to data/dalvik-cache And deleting everything. after restarting it waa rebuilt. still can't install apps.
Maybe it's not the same as doing it in recovery, but that's not an option in my recovery mode from what I can see.
Thank for the help

I finally solved my problem.
I had installed Link2SD and a setting in that app was causing the problem.
The Fix:
Open up the menu (context menu) > settings
Click on install location and change it from External to Automatic.
I can install app now.
The only strange part is when i first had this problem, i didnt have this app installed. As suggested above, it was probably the Dalvik cache.
For anyone who has problems finding the 'clear dalvik cache' in recovery mode; You can use lucky patcher to delete it. Its in the menu>trouble shooting> delete dalvik cache and reboot.
Or you can do it manually by going to data>dalvik-cache and deleting everything in there.
Thanks for the help!

[Resolved] Titanium Backup saying not enough space

I've flashed a new ROM and restored the app from Google Play.
Among them, Titanium Backup and it's Pro key.
First I've saw the error "not enough free storage".
Then uninstalled both the app and the key. Reinstalled.
Wipe dalvik cache and cache...
Nothing works more.
I can install but it always shown Version Pro (donation) - Thank you! but I cannot backup anything.
P.S. I do not have an .odex file in system\data folder (as suggested in other threads).
What can I do?

Technical said:
I've flashed a new ROM and restored the app from Google Play.
Among them, Titanium Backup and it's Pro key.
First I've saw the error "not enough free storage".
Then uninstalled both the app and the key. Reinstalled.
Wipe dalvik cache and cache...
Nothing works more.
I can install but it always shown Version Pro (donation) - Thank you! but I cannot backup anything.
P.S. I do not have an .odex file in system\data folder (as suggested in other threads).
What can I do?
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Find the solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45457317&postcount=14
tobymacfreak said:
Follow these steps to fix...
1.) Open Preferences and choose backup folder location
2.) Select Detect and choose whole device
3.) Choose the option /storage/emulated/legacy
4.) Select Use the current folder
5.) Benefit
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Thanks xda forum.

Technical said:
Find the solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45457317&postcount=14
Thanks xda forum.
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having the same issue, but not being given the option to select a different directory..

faaaaq said:
having the same issue, but not being given the option to select a different directory..
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It's on the TB Preferences: Backup location.

Technical said:
It's on the TB Preferences: Backup location.
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yes, thats where i was, but it did not detect the legacy location and give me that option like it normally does. Tried editing the post after I figured it out, but I had to wait 5 minutes then didnt care any more lol. In the screen where you select to scan or use current, the back button goes up a level in the directories, so I just had to manually navigate to the proper location

Do for me the job!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en_GB

Why not use root?
Vincho said:
Do for me the job!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en_GB
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Sadly This did not help me either. It's a root app — why not use root power to write to the SD card?
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Technical said:
What can I do?
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Several fixes have suggested so far and different fixes have helped different people. So here an additional option wich migth help.
I moved the backup folder from it's previous location to /storage/B3EC-1310/Android/data/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup/Backup using adb shell which is a lot faster then using a file manager which moves every file in a directory separately.
The B3EC-1310 is the ID of the SD card which will be different for every SD card.
Then I changed the location in Titanium Backup itself as well. That works for now but is still not perfect. I guess I need to change from the AOKP rom to a rom which does not protect the SD card.

AtlanDaGonozal said:
Sadly This did not help me either. It's a root app — why not use root power to write to the SD card?
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Several fixes have suggested so far and different fixes have helped different people. So here an additional option wich migth help.
I moved the backup folder from it's previous location to /storage/B3EC-1310/Android/data/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup/Backup using adb shell which is a lot faster then using a file manager which moves every file in a directory separately.
The B3EC-1310 is the ID of the SD card which will be different for every SD card.
Then I changed the location in Titanium Backup itself as well. That works for now but is still not perfect. I guess I need to change from the AOKP rom to a rom which does not protect the SD card.
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if i may know, what makes it imperfect? is there something bothering you during backup / restore?
and one more thank you for your help, its solution for me

[Q] Titanium Backup not working on 4.4.2

I tried backing up from Titanium Backup, but whatever I tried, it kept complaining about insufficient space.. Tried changing the backfolder to either /storage/0/TitaniumBackup and /storage/legacy/TitaniumBackup, but it still failed. Had to resort to backupping to a USB-OTG stick..
Any settings I need to change or something?

May be you bro, I tried it on my N5, 4.4.2 and I had no issue. I'm assuming you do have plenty of space? You have 6.1.4.3 running?

jackpollard said:
May be you bro, I tried it on my N5, 4.4.2 and I had no issue. I'm assuming you do have plenty of space? You have 6.1.4.3 running?
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4.something GB free.. Even trying to backup a single app fails. Checking settings shows that every TitaniumBackup-folder is Write-protected...
Latest version

Humm, plenty of space. I checked mine and my files are being stored on; /storage/emulated/legacy/titaniumbackup. Let me know if I can check any settings for you, sorry I could not help more.
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I checked my folder for TB and it shows DRW, I think and I could be wrong, that means the owner can read/write. Are you using a different profile?

jackpollard said:
Humm, plenty of space. I checked mine and my files are being stored on; /storage/emulated/legacy/titaniumbackup. Let me know if I can check any settings for you, sorry I could not help more.
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Think I found the problem, permissions on that folder was effed up some how, couldn't even delete the folder, had to delete it from TWRP.. Trying now again!

Yeah, I think you got it.

The_Hamster said:
Think I found the problem, permissions on that folder was effed up some how, couldn't even delete the folder, had to delete it from TWRP.. Trying now again!
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Did you manage to solve your problem...? I am having the exact same issues right now, could you please tell m e what/if your fix was? I was able to delete the Titanium Backup folder from/storage/emulated/0 But now as I cannot make a backup it can't make a new folder and I no longer have a backup folder location, even if i make a folder via Root Explorer it still can't detect it....
thanks
Edit Device: Galaxy S5 Rom: Alliance v5.3 Android version 4.4.2

Stock Lollipop Root Titanium Backup

I'm very, very happy we now have root for the stock Lollipop ROM but Titainium Backup doesn't seem to work correctly. I'm able to do some restores but it will not perform backups or uninstall apps. Root Uninstaller Pro seems to work but it's not a feature rich as TB. Anyone know of a fix?

I'm running into the same issue. Mine's currently rebooting from wiping the cache and dalvik to see if that makes any difference.
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There is no dalvik on lollipop...

Haha old habits die hard.
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autosurgeon said:
There is no dalvik on lollipop...
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Interesting, what are all the files in the data/delvik-cach/profiles folder? I deleted them all and they did rebuild.

Titanium has worked fine with backups and restores for me, but I have also had some trouble with uninstalling system apps.
It seems titanium doesn't work well with apps under /system/priv-app or /system/vendor/app. I was able to uninstall apps in those folder manually without problems.
This thread is not quite updated for lollipop yet but still helpful for manually uninstalling system apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/guide-how-to-remove-bloatware-att-lg-g3-t2822501
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rzracer2 said:
Interesting, what are all the files in the data/delvik-cach/profiles folder? I deleted them all and they did rebuild.
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I guess technically its not a dalivik cache because it is using ART now, but there is definitely still a cache in the /data/dalvik-cache folder. Maybe someday they will rename it to art-cache...

This worked for me
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I'm very, very happy we now have root for the stock Lollipop ROM but Titainium Backup doesn't seem to work correctly. I'm able to do some restores but it will not perform backups or uninstall apps. Root Uninstaller Pro seems to work but it's not a feature rich as TB. Anyone know of a fix?
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I struggled to figure this out - I have stock Lollipop rooted, and TB just will not do backups on the external SD - it complained of insufficient free storage.
There is no discussion of this on the TB Wiki, but I did find there is a permissions setting that would fix this issue for KitKat. It worked for me with stock Lollipop.
The app you need is NextApp SDFix. I would have posted a link but the forum software prevents me. It is in Google Play...

[Q] Out of space when trying install certain apk.

My problem is when im trying ito install certain apk like blackmart, manga rock, and show box, this out of space problem happen. But i cn install certain apk also like coc, mango and other apk. I have done all solution in the web like delete odex file, clear cache of download manager. but in my app data folder doesnt even hv any odex file.
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so did anyone hv any solution for this?

kuroneko95 said:
My problem is when im trying ito install certain apk like blackmart, manga rock, and show box, this out of space problem happen. But i cn install certain apk also like coc, mango and other apk. I have done all solution in the web like delete odex file, clear cache of download manager. but in my app data folder doesnt even hv any odex file.
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so did anyone hv any solution for this?
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why dont you uninstall apps instead of clearing the cache and stuff, it isnt necessary in this matter

well i already delete a ton of app from 500mb app like world of warrior. i already delete and transfer all vid and pic from phone storage into memory card storage. stil cnt get it done

kuroneko95 said:
well i already delete a ton of app from 500mb app like world of warrior. i already delete and transfer all vid and pic from phone storage into memory card storage. stil cnt get it done
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Try downloading it from some other site and see if it works.

If you are rooted, clean dalvik cache

well i already clear dalvk cache using lucky patcher. and i already download the apk from different site and its main site. but still the problem occur. any idea?

In that case, uninstall google play, Google play services, and delete "hosts" from system/etc directory.
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Then again normally install play store and services, and make them system app
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Hope that will work

i already do this step today using lucky patcher but too bad the problem still occur. i cnt install certain app only. really need the blackmart app for somthing just afraid this problem occur in future which will prevent me from download really importnt app.
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still thanx everyone whobreply. just hoping theres some solution about it.

Did you ever figure this out?

Best way is to clear your cache