Trying to decide on 16 vs 32Gb. Any able to provide details on how much storage is available once the OS etc is considered ?
16GB does have 12.5GB available space available.
32 GB not sure, haven't seen anyone mentioning this, probably around 27GB
Thanks. That's not bad on the 16Gb - although it will soon fill with music and movies. Hope USB OTG mass storage works OK.
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Hi, I have searched for this answer but can't find a guide so here goes...
I am looking at buying an Android 3.0 tablet, possibly the Asus Transformer, as it looks good for use on my travels.
When I bought an Ipad, internal memory was key(as its not expandable) so I bought as big as they did, however I am not clear on how Android 3 treats internal and external (SD) memory, and if its different.
Asus only seem to be releasing the 16 GB internal memory storage transformer in the UK first, and I am wondering is that enough ? or should I wait for the 32 GB internal version. I know they can take up to 32 GB SD card external memory, but can you install all your apps aswell as data there, and is it hot swappable ?
thanks for any help
Hey everyone I had a question. Does anyone have issues with lack of storage or is 16 or 32 enough? I'm wanting this phone but im wondering if the lack of SD card will be ok. Thanks everyone.
Space required is your personal preference.
its all up to your personal needs, i skipped n4 for the 32gig n5 and honestly i haven't used up anything more than 20gigs of my phone. Heavy gamer so i needed the space, also I do use my phone as an entertainment hub instead of a communication device, tones of songs and 4-5 movies fill up my phone.
16 wasn't enough for me. 32 may have been OK.
I have the 16GB and a Meenova USB OTG micro-SD card reader. Works nicely with Lollipop so far. (I have StickMount Pro; not sure if it's necessary but I bought it for KitKat.)
How much space does lollipop take up on the phone?
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How much space does lollipop take up on the phone?
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It takes nothing out of storage. Storage refers to the /data partition. ROM sits in /system partition. They're fixed sizes so it.doesn't matter how.much lollipop takes up
If you genuinely want to.understand, you can go to sticky roll-up in my signature then look for the storage thread.
Ok will do, thanks a lot!
Hey guys,
was wondering what you all think about 16GB as internal space being enough or not? The problem that I'm thinking of is that "/sdcard" will get mapped to the internal memory (and not the external SD Card), and a lot of apps just go there to write stuff. Things like downloads folder etc., which default to /sdcard/download and may fill up the 16GB partition very soon.
What are your experiences in this direction?
thanks
Personaly for me its far too litle ,cuz i have got a lot of differents app ,also 4K video and timeshift video eat unimaginable amount of space
I believe Lollipop will allow you to save app data to an external storage.
Well there's at least a decent amount of onboard memory. I got by with a 32gb card for the past 3 years. Just noe upgraded to 64gb heading into my Z3v. I really only use it for old pics (from phone to phone) and keeping my entire music library on me at all times, which is like 12 gbs.
It's nice to know I'll never be worrying for space.
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I believe Lollipop will allow you to save app data to an external storage.
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Even then, the difference of write/read speeds is massive between internal memory vs external SD card. I believe 32 GB should be the bare minimum for today's smartphones. Glad T Mobile thought so as well, at least for the Z3.
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Even then, the difference of write/read speeds is massive between internal memory vs external SD card. I believe 32 GB should be the bare minimum for today's smartphones. Glad T Mobile thought so as well, at least for the Z3.
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If you get a good card like the Samsung Pro or SandDisk Extreme you won't notice much difference (40-50 MB/s Writes). The internal flash (made by Samsung) is obviously faster due being soldered and more inter connects (like RAID).
Cheap cards like the Sandisk Ultra are slow.... (10-15MB/s Writes)
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If you get a good card like the Samsung Pro or SandDisk Extreme you won't notice much difference (40-50 MB/s Writes). The internal flash (made by Samsung) is obviously faster due being soldered and more inter connects (like RAID).
Cheap cards like the Sandisk Ultra are slow.... (10-15MB/s Writes)
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The internal memory is like 200+ MB/s, so there is still a BIG difference. Also, I don't believe the memory controller can read the full potential of the Pro and Extreme cards. I have a 64 GB Ultra (advertised at 48 MB/s read), and I only get about 39 MB/s read. I have read the same for the Note 4 in that it cannot use the full speed available from those cards.
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The internal memory is like 200+ MB/s, so there is still a BIG difference. Also, I don't believe the memory controller can read the full potential of the Pro and Extreme cards. I have a 64 GB Ultra (advertised at 48 MB/s read), and I only get about 39 MB/s read. I have read the same for the Note 4 in that it cannot use the full speed available from those cards.
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True on both points, the card controller max is like 40-50MB/s. What I meant was I don't think you will notice much difference because, for most apps it should be fast enough and caching is still generally in the internal card. Loading big games like Asphalt may load a little slower but in use, it should not be too bad. Internal is ~240/40(R/W) Max for the klmag2geac-b001 (16GB) and 240/60 (R/W) for the 32 GB version in the D6616.
The reads are not the problem as most ops are reads anyway, but its the writes which are really low ~15 MB/s max, hence the cost of the Extreme/PRO 35-40 MB/s.
Basically what I am saying is you are right but this is your best bet.
Here is the specifications for the internal NAND if you are interested:
Unfortunately in Canada they only sell the 8 GB model and 1 GB Ram... if anyone who has it is it worth buying? How is it?
Honestly I am still happy with mine but the the 8 GB does not leave a lot of room for storage. Right now I don't have that many apps installed and I have 4GB left. That's not much but I keep all my backups on an OTG usb which helps.
Even with onlyb1 gig of RAM its pretty snappy and has never been an issue for me personally. If it were me though I think I would go with something newer given the chance. The phone is a couple years old after all.
don't be upset. 8gb enough, if u need more also u can use a portable HDD. our falcon is the only phone I got, which can deliver 4.5 volt via OTG. u don't need any xtra power to run a HDD. just direct plug and play.
Hey guys! This may be an old phone and maybe a late post. Posting because got an internal storage shortage issue. Anyone has any idea on how to increase internal storage? Aside of having a sd-card (which is recommended because of the said storage shortage issue)
As per review, it has 8gb of total internal storage but yet 4gb is available for usage and this can easily eat up on i dont know what's on it since all my files are on the external sd-card and most of the apps that can be move to sd-card are already moved. Updated to Android 5.0.2 OTA.
If anyone can help me with this shortage issue is highly appreciated.