When uninstalling apps on the xperia Z (my first Android device) I have noticed that associated files and directories are not always removed by uninstall. I assume that entries/changes are also left in config files. I had hoped to leave this issue behind with Windows !
Will these leftovers eventually slow the Android down, necessitating a factory reset ?
the files which are in our internal memory , like the apk dex and lib files are removed from the device
however some files like logs,setting backups, icon cache or other data gets stored ( on sd card)
if you don't want this you can use apps like SD maid ( its available on playstore )
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soham jambhekar said:
the files which are in our internal memory , like the apk dex and lib files are removed from the device
however some files like logs,setting backups, icon cache or other data gets stored ( on sd card)
if you don't want this you can use apps like SD maid ( its available on playstore )
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Thanks for the explanation Soham. I checked out SD maid but sadly this only works on a rooted phone. SD maid, however, did explain further that the Android world is not perfect and to expect a build-up of leftovers in the file system. I'll just have to do a factory rest if performance starts suffering. Should be quicker than reloading XP!
jcarr1 said:
Thanks for the explanation Soham. I checked out SD maid but sadly this only works on a rooted phone. SD maid, however, did explain further that the Android world is not perfect and to expect a build-up of leftovers in the file system. I'll just have to do a factory rest if performance starts suffering. Should be quicker than reloading XP!
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Not necessarily a factory reset, i think a sdcard formatting and refreshing would do the work, if u tried installing and uninstalling lots of apps!
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So yeah insufficient storage available when installing anything in Google play..
Wiped cache
Manually deleted dalvik cache. (dont have a recovery and not getting it.)
I have 20 gb on internal storage if the app partition this small this is seriously ****ing stupid.
I don't plan to wipe data nor install any app since I use all I got and don't have that many -.-
It would be a pain in the ass having to each app to external SD to be installing apps... seriously WTF ASUS/Google
deathskater said:
So yeah insufficient storage available when installing anything in Google play..
Wiped cache
Manually deleted dalvik cache. (dont have a recovery and not getting it.)
I have 20 gb on internal storage if the app partition this small this is seriously ****ing stupid.
I don't plan to wipe data nor install any app since I use all I got and don't have that many -.-
It would be a pain in the ass having to each app to external SD to be installing apps... seriously WTF ASUS/Google
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Well... I noticed I could install any other app regardless of size file.. went to the folder where apps are being installed and found out there where apps with the same name as what I was trying to install. I had this installed previously and uninstalled it seems the system created these .odex files that for some reason prevent me from installing the app with its name.
so just delete the .Odex and it works...
Oh well hope this help for other people. I was about to Rage RAAAAWRRRR
deathskater said:
Well... I noticed I could install any other app regardless of size file.. went to the folder where apps are being installed and found out there where apps with the same name as what I was trying to install. I had this installed previously and uninstalled it seems the system created these .odex files that for some reason prevent me from installing the app with its name.
so just delete the .Odex and it works...
Oh well hope this help for other people. I was about to Rage RAAAAWRRRR
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YES! I looked all over and nobody seemed to have the answer until I found your post! I had the same problem. I could install other apps, but I couldn't install 1 specific app that I had already installed/uninstalled, no matter what my download source for the app was. Then I found where the backup .apk and .odex files were (/data/app/), deleted that .odex file, and it reinstalled perfectly after that. Thanks!!!
can confirm before smashing my phone doing a factory reset i found a .odex file in /data/secureapp/ or some thing like that deleted thia and BINGO WAS HIS NAMEO whoop whoop thx
deathskater said:
So yeah insufficient storage available when installing anything in Google play..
Wiped cache
Manually deleted dalvik cache. (dont have a recovery and not getting it.)
I have 20 gb on internal storage if the app partition this small this is seriously ****ing stupid.
I don't plan to wipe data nor install any app since I use all I got and don't have that many -.-
It would be a pain in the ass having to each app to external SD to be installing apps... seriously WTF ASUS/Google
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Environment: Galaxy S3
App: MX player
OS: JB
issue: as title.
but i cannot located the .odex for this app.
could anyone please help?
My fit,currently running on chocobread rom seems to be very slow and laggy nowadays.
It takes more than 3mins just to boot up(without media scan)
I tried clearing cache,deleted unwanted files from sd card and removed many apps i dont/rarely use,but still no change
I dont know why this happens every 3-4 months
Last time when my phone became so slow,i did a factpry reset and that worked,but not planning to reset phone now
So any solutions?
Baseband version?
Edward Cullen
Ddkq5
did you boost your phone?
if you are on choco3.2 then adrenaline is already installed. goto terminal and type su (enter) then boost..
alternatively also clear app caches using link2sd.
Well,I think it was due to a lot of stuff (including apps and games) on my SD card and there was only about 300mb left on my SD card.
Removing some apps/games and media did the trick
and boosted it
yzak58 said:
Well,I think it was due to a lot of stuff (including apps and games) on my SD card and there was only about 300mb left on my SD card.
Removing some apps/games and media did the trick
and boosted it
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yeah..that's helping too.. my suggestion if you used custom rom try using apps2sd, darkteemor, or s2e.. i think chocobread using darktemor, it's allowed you to move apps to sd ext..
Hello!
I have a memory problem with my Android device:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab, GT-P1000 (Europe)
- Firmware 2.2
- Kernel 2.6.32.9
- Build: Froyo
- Not rooted, no custom ROM
The device worked fine for a very long time. However, recently I got a warning that my internal device memory is low. Even though I did not install any new apps and the setup worked fine before.
I checked Android's storage menu and it stated:
- External SD card: 15/15 GB free
- Internal memory: 9/13 GB free
- Internal device memory: 0,00 B available
Afterwards, I uninstalled a couple of apps to free up the internal device memory. Now I have about 130 MB of free space, but the warning message is still shown. Even after reboot, it is still there. I cannot download new apps from the market nor reinstall old ones. Android always tells me that I'm out of storage.
So to me it seems like something is blocking my device. There is enough free space, but the system does not notice. I tried to clear the cache, but it did not help. Is there any way to fix that problem WITHOUT doing a factory reset?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Actron
Froyo supports App to SD. Try going to the application manager and moving some apps to external memory. Most things without a widget will work OK. That will free up some more space.
estallings15 said:
Froyo supports App to SD. Try going to the application manager and moving some apps to external memory. Most things without a widget will work OK. That will free up some more space.
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I have tried that already. The built-in App2SD feature always tells me that the app cannot be moved (even though the button is not grayed-out).
I consider this to be a bug in Android's memory management somewhere. None of the "normal features" to free up space could solve the problem so far. But I'm pretty sure, that some of the tech experts here know a solution. :good:
Come on, no one else got this problem before?
I can provide further information, if that helps.
But I don't want to factory reset (if that helps at all....).
Please help!
Normally cleaning out your SMS inbox and all is the simple fix to this issue. SMS and cache do take up a good amount of space on your internal memory.
i've also experience this problem on my phone (LG C660)
what i did was to root my phone and uninstalled some bloatware applications that i think i might not needed them. then install Link2SD and move other application to the SD Card.
Try clearing the cache of all your apps. I done that earlier, even though I didn't really need to, and xda app alone had 634mb.
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What it seems like is the system memory is a bit low.(maybe)
try apps which let you explore the root folders(root explorer and the likes) and just go on a deleting spree with apps you dont need in the sytem folder.
hope this helps
try to move the apps to usb storage
go to menu :
setting - apps - manage application
Hello everyone and thanks for your replies.
DocMentalZ said:
Normally cleaning out your SMS inbox and all is the simple fix to this issue. SMS and cache do take up a good amount of space on your internal memory.
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My inbox is almost empty (<10 messages), so that should not be a problem. Its just some characters.
pingu_c660 said:
i've also experience this problem on my phone (LG C660)
what i did was to root my phone and uninstalled some bloatware applications that i think i might not needed them. then install Link2SD and move other application to the SD Card.
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I don't want to root my SGT yet. And I cannot install any new apps, so all app-based rooting techniques will not work anyway. But I'll put rooting + Link2SD on my todo list and try that when my tablet is up running again.
KidCarter93 said:
Try clearing the cache of all your apps. I done that earlier, even though I didn't really need to, and xda app alone had 634mb.
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My apps are not using any cache. I checked them all and also did a reboot. This is not the problem's cause.
creagrox said:
try apps which let you explore the root folders(root explorer and the likes) and just go on a deleting spree with apps you dont need in the sytem folder.
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What "root folders" are you talking about? I have AndroZip installed, but it seems like most folders on system level are empty. And unfortunately, I cannot install any other apps to explore the file system. Android market won't let me install anything right now (as I said above).
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try to move the apps to usb storage
go to menu :
setting - apps - manage application
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Does not work either, I always get a warning that the app could not be moved (for whatever reason...).
As I said before: It seems like something is blocked internally. I have 136 MB of internal device memory free, so this should be enough to work with. But Android does not agree. And everything worked fine before, when I had less free memory. So what's wrong with my device!? I read about a loopback lagfix, but I'm not sure what it is. Has somebody heard about that?
Have you tried a factory restore
and jus download your apps agen
But rooting the device is better and you get more control over it
but up to you
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In this article I will be describing the usage of Link2SD most effectively for android devices running 2.2 or higher or Custom ROMs.
[Note: Your Device MUST be Rooted and have Link2SD installed with a partitioned SD Card. If not Rooted, you may visit my page on Rooting and Partitioning using the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37849627#post37849627
Rooting and Partitioning is Universal and can be done almost all the Android Devices using the same way but by using only the right update.zip meant for the particular Device.
Have you installed Link2SD after doing partition, but still are not able to free up enough space? The reason for this problem is that even after you link the application to SD, some portion of the app, remains on the Internal Memory. These files are called DEX files which occupy space in the Dalvik cache of the Internal Memory.
In this Guide I will be teaching you how to move most of the portion of the Application to the SD Card.
There are basically two types of apps. First those which phone memory only, i.e. can’t be moved to external storage without using third party applications. Such as WhatsApp, widgets, Anti-Viruses etc. To move these apps, Simply Select the app and Create Link. Then tick all the three options of Link Apk file, Link Dalvik-Cache files and Link Lib files. Now these apps will be moved to the partitioned storage without affecting their working. (Only a small portion may remain on the Internal memory which cannot be moved and is necessary for the proper working of app.)
The second category is of the apps which can be moved to SD. But Sometimes the problem with these applications is that not the whole part of the Application is stored on the SD card. Some portion remains on the internal storage which maybe annoying because even after Linking these apps nothing happens, instead they occupy even more space on the internal memory.
Now let us begin with the procedure.
1. Install Link2SD.
2. Open Link to SD. Filter the apps which are on Phone Memory only.
3. Select them all and Link them to SD using Create Link. Remember to tick all the 3 options- Link apk files, Link Dalvik (DEX) files & Link Lib files before creating the Link. This should free a lot of space.
4. Now Filter the apps on SD cards. Sort them in the order of Dex Size
5. You will find the culprit apps accused of stealing your precious internal storage.
6. The Dex Size indicates the size the app has been occupying on the internal storage.
7. Now Multi-Select the apps (5-10 at a time, because the whole apps will be moved to internal memory first before being transferred to the SD Card.), Select Actions -> Create Link. Select only Link Dalvik-cache files.
8. First the applications will be moved to SD, then Linked. It will take a minute or so.
9. After they are linked, It will take some time before it shows free internal storage.
10. Similarly do the same for all the other apps which acquire considerable amount of space.
By this method, you will get a lot of free space.
Want to free up even more?
Almost all the devices come with pre-installed Bloat ware, i.e. programs that are hardly use but occupy unnecessary space on the phone memory. Moving them to SD is a good option.
IMPORTANT: Do not uninstall or move system apps which are important for proper functioning of the system. You may end up damaging your device. It is recommended to make a backup of Current ROM using CWM.
The following system apps have been removed by me which do not cause any instability to the system but free up a lot of space.
1. Quickoffice
2. Email
3 Google Maps
If you use these apps, you may consider another option, i.e. converting these apps to user apps. This won’t affect in the functioning of the programs.
1. Select the app in Link2SD.
2. From options, select convert to user app.
3. Now the app will be moved to SD card but will occupy space on internal Memory.
4. Follow the above instructions of Link Dalvik-Cache and moving to SD using App2SD.
5. You are done! You must have freed a lot of space. Now you may start installing New Apps without giving a thought about your internal storage!
You can also free some more space( if occupied) by the following Methods:
1. Clearing the App Cache using App2SD or Link2SD.
2. Clearing the Dalvik-Cache using Link2SD. Link2SD->Options->more->Clear Dalvik Cache.
HIT THANKS IF MY POST HELPED YOU
Remember: Some apps may stop functioning or may Force Close. To fix this problem Re-install the app using Link2SD. :good::highfive:
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Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/
Mahmoud Ezzat said:
Actually, this procedure filled my internal storage not freed it :/
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Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.
I did
zaeemsheikh said:
Yeah! I can see why.
You must have done something wrong. Follow the procedure correctly.
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I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.
Mahmoud Ezzat said:
I'm sure I did follow it correctly, I also rebooted to clear any cached fake storage, but it didn't do me any good.
Thanks anyway.
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I've noticed that moving via apps2sd uses internal for dex and libs, they have to be linked in order to save space.
Go to linked, multiselect and choose create links.I have to do this lately after every reboot as it leaves some files unlinked and some uninstalled alltogether!.
I got problem after move installed apps when i create link for it. The apps cannot open and when i remove link, the apps still can't open.
Please find the solution for it.
data to sd?
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.
yudroid said:
is it possible to link data to sd? i can't install anything else on my phone because the data partition is full.
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Link those huge data files? Yes you can. Use directory bind / folder mount.
Paradox ST21i
Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.
angarg said:
Thanks. I followed the steps but unfortunately the apps still occupy space on the internal memory. e.g. I have 3 apps -
1. Google Play services
2. Titanium backup
3. Maps
After creating a link, these apps still show up on internal memory using 12.25 MB, 12.92MB and 8.28 MB memory respectively. No effect at all. I have followed the exact steps. If i move them to SD card, it frees up some space but i believe that is not what is recommended?
Need someone's help to fix it. I have searched internet and they all talk about the same steps but does not seems to work. My phone is samsung ace S5830.
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with titanium integrate them in system memory
apk stays on phone memory
I've observed if I link only the Dex files, the apks stay on the internal memory instead of sd card. I could find them in /data/apk folder. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong? :fingers-crossed: :silly:
I have rooted my Micromax A 57 and installed custom ROM, the system is working fine, but the only issue is that, I am unable to download apps from Playstore as my cache memory shows only 15% free, I tried link2sd with extended partition, but am unable to clear the cache, before rooting it was something 90% free.
Can some one help me out
Thanks & Regards
Nilesh
Yes it works
it freed my phone from 68 to 258
awesome
Truly awesome idea zaeem
Moving the dex files work.
And if using backup sw, kindly uncheck the auto link option from link2sd. As manually moving frees more space
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Link2SD Method & Problem Fixes
I've tried this method twice. I've got it working somewhat.
For the guy who said it took up his space, you've got to go into Link2SD & set the path correctly to your EXT4 2nd SD card partition. For example mine was '/storage/sdext2' for the EXT4 partiton and '/storage/extSDCard' for the fat32/exfat or whatever.
It will move some apps, but my problem is this. When I try to move "System Apps" or even some regular apps like SoundForge that said unmovable for some reason. It would disappear on reboot. I did the "Create/re-create bootup scripts" the "quick reboot user interface" all that. Out of almost 200 apps it said only 42 were moveable...they'll all show up but the whole purpose is to remove bloatware & stuff too that you may still want to use sometime via ur SD cards 2nd EXT4 partition.
After flashing a new ROM on my Note 2 SGH-T889 I was told to erase my partitions & re-partition. I've tried that still with no luck. I still can't move apps like "SoundForge" listed as unmovable without it disappearing on Reboot.
I've set SuperSU to allow su/root on boot. It mounts the ext4 correctly, still can't for the life of me get it working fully. I'm using the Ditto DN3 Hybrid S5/Note 3 ROM.
Do you guys know if maybe I have to install another Kernel or something for this to work?
I haven't found a solution to get the apps to stop disappearing on Reboot yet. Any help would be great on that note!!!
Thanks guys, & good luck!
khayjake/kminor
I'm getting "Android is upgrading: Optimizing apps X of X" when I link, everytime it boots. What should I do to avoid this?
link2sd problem
I have phone Micromax A116 after installing link2sd and creating 2nd partition of ext2 and i am trying to create link it shows remove link even though i have not created link
Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh
thesims2customs said:
Some apps just stop responding after I linked it to SD Card, any guide to fix it? @zaeemsheikh
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Try playing with the combination of what you link.
In my case, unlinking internal data (or just linking internal data) solved the issue.
I have rom with swapped SD and local memory. I have fast, stable big[32gig] memory card. I have free space on each visible partition.
Is there any quantity limit of applications installed on the Android phones?
When I remove one app I can install another instead of that previous, if not I am getting errors about 'insufficient storage'
The size of removing apps doesnt mattrer - I have tried to delete big games and I cant install more than one small app.
Please let me know what should I check. Maybe I have overloaded any hidden partition?
thank you
xysen0 said:
I have rom with swapped SD and local memory. I have fast, stable big[32gig] memory card. I have free space on each visible partition.
Is there any quantity limit of applications installed on the Android phones?
When I remove one app I can install another instead of that previous, if not I am getting errors about 'insufficient storage'
The size of removing apps doesnt mattrer - I have tried to delete big games and I cant install more than one small app.
Please let me know what should I check. Maybe I have overloaded any hidden partition?
thank you
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Partition for Google Play download data, kinda impossible to locate via stock file manager. Even my fresh Galaxy V (4GB) had this prob.
You may explore the whole storage module via root explorer or somewhat, or tweak the ROM to download any data to SD card.