I'm currently using an LG LGL45C and it's pretty limited with internal space as most not-so-good phones are, I think I have like 250MB or so which is filling up entirely too fast. I have a 16GB MicroSD card which I try to push all my apps to using APPS2SD but it's limited on what it chooses to put on the external.
Is there a decent and easy way to increase my internal storage size because I have apps I absolutely need but I have to keep play the install/uninstall game and it's getting to be a real pain. If someone could help me out with instructions on methods, I'd be truly grateful. TIA.
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rast4man
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Hello everyone I'm just wondering what is "better?" To install applications to the MicroSD or to the internal memory? I mean, for example, if it's an application that I rarely use, I'm sure everyone will say "MicroSD" but if it's an application that's constantly in use? What is better? Or does it not make a difference? Does it eat up a lot of memory constantly writing to the micro SD? or does it not make a difference in that sense either?
Do most people install to Micro or Internal Memory?
zkyevolved said:
Does it eat up a lot of memory constantly writing to the micro SD?
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Nope. However, older firmwares may consume a lot (about 5-6M, as opposed to better-optimzied ones with only 500k-1M) of additional RAM memory with the card in. I recommend my previous storage- and firmware updaterelated articles; I've answered all your questions in them.
Add the poll question "Equally Both" as I split mine between them. There are Apps I have found the run better on main and the ones that don't matter, I put on Memory card.
mchapman007 said:
Add the poll question "Equally Both" as I split mine between them. There are Apps I have found the run better on main and the ones that don't matter, I put on Memory card.
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Likewise. In fact, there are some applications that tell you during installation that it would be better to install them on the device's main memory.
Sure! How do I change the poll ?
I have read that HTC Diamond isn't having Memory Card Slot...It's really very disappointing.
12ka4 said:
I have read that HTC Diamond isn't having Memory Card Slot...It's really very disappointing.
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... and this is relevant to the thread how?
i like storing most of my apps on memory card as i don't like using system memory not unless a app doesn't work right from sd card.
Like most, I put everything on the memory card unless the developer specifically states that it should be installed in main memory.
If it's a program that runs all the time, such as a today plugin, then it would be prudent to install it on internal memory to avoid problems. Everything else can go on the storage card.
I'm going to disagree with the majority here (as usual...)
I think you should you use as much of the internal memory that is available as possible. Why? First, it is faster to read/write to flash ROM than to MicroSD (flash also). Second, I believe it uses less power. Third, IS THERE AND CAN"T BE USED FOR ANYTHING ELSE! (just like my 401K). I know in ancient times, when I loved my iPaq 2210, you only had RAM memory for both programs to run and storage of files. Then you could adjust a slider to assign or reserve more space either way. But, AFAIK, in my Hermes, they are two physically different memory locations, so why don't use the storage memory? Of course, there should be some free storage memory always available for temp files and other stuff that changes over time.
Anyway, just my opinion.
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Second, I believe it uses less power.
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That's exactly what I'd like to know. Is the power usage to R/W onto the SD disk that much higher? Or is it insignificantly low? Also, I agree, a program that CONSTATLY uses the memory card to read / write would MOST LIKELY use more power than installed on the main memory.
Nexus S have a lot of storage for the apps plus it shares internal memory any way, so is there point to move apps to SD?
Does it make apps to run slower if they moved to SD?
Some of the apps installs to SD by default, should I move them back to phone?
Thanks.
as a general rule, it's more beneficial to install apps that can run properly from SD to SD during installation
this saves internal memory space
it doesn't really affect performance
the original concept of App 2 SD was for the older phones that had very little internal storage memory
AllGamer said:
as a general rule, it's more beneficial to install apps that can run properly from SD to SD during installation
this saves internal memory space
it doesn't really affect performance
the original concept of App 2 SD was for the older phones that had very little internal storage memory
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I totally disagree with the general rule part.
I think it's pointless to bother moving something to the /sdcard on a Nexus S (Galaxy S, Vibrant, Captivate, etc) unless you're running out of internal ROM space for apps. Even with 130+ apps (many of them larger ones like co-pilot, 3D games, etc), I never have gone above 500mb used for apps on either my Galaxy S or Nexus S.
I won't say I can't imagine ever needing more than a gig, but it doesn't seem likely in the near future.
There's also a downside to using apps2sd when you're not out of space on the internal memory: you're giving up limited sdcard space for media storage like music and movies. Granted not much, but without an external sdcard, our Nexus S is even more limited in that regard. On my Galaxy S I had almost 28 gigs of stuff on the two cards (int and ext sdcard)...YMMV.
Everyone's usage patterns are different, so there's no right/wrong answer here.
I have an unrooted ee4 charge that I can't seem to delete anything off of the SD card, Im trying to clear the downloads folder and some crap I don't use anymore to make room for a game that says I don't have enough free space (I have 25GB left) I always used to be able to delete things, this is the first time I've come across this problem, can someone help me?
You do realize that 25GB is the same size as a blu-ray right? The app probably is trying to say you don't have enough internal memory.
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I rooted a Droid Charge for my boss using the altered beast method, and now no matter what I do. When I try to download from the market, it tells me there is insufficient space on the device. When there is plenty of room on the sd card, and internal. Can someone please help me, I've tried a reset, and clearing the cache, and download history in the market. Any help someone could offer would be much appreciated.
What game are you trying to move to the phone? Check and see if the charge has enough RAM to support that game. Also try deleting expendable data on the phones internal storage space. The internal storage space is not that big and could be the cause of your issue.
Dear all,
I've had an HTC Wildfire S for about 1.5 months and I was informed that it has limited internal memory unless I root the phone. I honestly don't know a lot about gadgets, so it's now a bit frustrating to see that my phone's internal memory is shrinking. I installed quite some applications at the beginning and deleted most of them gradually because of the storage problem. I have 2 questions:
1. Why is the internal memory shrinking while I don't have many apps installed anymore?
2. Is there anything I can do to sort this problem?
I'll really appreciate any feedback. Thank you.
Hellen
Its still shrinking because installed apps create data.
The system creates data.
You can try my app and see if it frees up some memory for you.
Results are better on rooted devices. But it still might be able to free a bit.
SD Maid
Hi Dark3n,
Thanks for your reply. I tried installing SD Maid, but I guess my memory is that limited so that it wasn't successful.
Do you perhaps know how to unlock boot loader so I can root my phone?
Thank you so much for your advice.
Hellen
How about an app that will really allow the owner of ANY TABLET to move his or her apps from the internal memory to an external SD card?
There are a lot that say they will move the apps but those are ONLY for phones. How about the real challenge - develop an app that will move the movable apps to the external SD card and operate as if it was still located in the internal memory?
Maybe even something simple like the script for the Note 2 that fools the phone into thinking the internal memory is the SDXC card? That one works great and is simple to install. Most users are like me and want something simple to install and easy to use and idiot proof.
Not being a developer I have no clue as to what is really involved in making this app, but being a marketer I do know that you could sell them all day long, no adverts please, for $10 per app. Does anyone believe the gamers would not step up to that price? I would do it because if the space is available, why not use it? Not using the available external SD space is just like having an Android anything and not rooting it.
Thanks in advance.
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How about an app that will really allow the owner of ANY TABLET to move his or her apps from the internal memory to an external SD card?
There are a lot that say they will move the apps but those are ONLY for phones. How about the real challenge - develop an app that will move the movable apps to the external SD card and operate as if it was still located in the internal memory?
Maybe even something simple like the script for the Note 2 that fools the phone into thinking the internal memory is the SDXC card? That one works great and is simple to install. Most users are like me and want something simple to install and easy to use and idiot proof.
Not being a developer I have no clue as to what is really involved in making this app, but being a marketer I do know that you could sell them all day long, no adverts please, for $10 per app. Does anyone believe the gamers would not step up to that price? I would do it because if the space is available, why not use it? Not using the available external SD space is just like having an Android anything and not rooting it.
Thanks in advance.
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Come on folks. Somewhere out there is someone that has the better mousetrap and will make an app that will workaround all of the naysayers and give all of us a real break and allow us to use ALL of the potential of an Android tablet.