Erase all the internal storage = problem ? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Do erasing all the internal storage causes problems ?
I want to have it clean, but I see folders and files like "!ReadyToFlash", "TWRP"...
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It'll create a hassle... Why would u want to do it in the first place
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twolfekc said:
It'll create a hassle... Why would u want to do it in the first place
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Ok thanks then I'll keep those files
I wanted to erase all because I installed a new ROM, and I used 2 differents toolkits to root/unlock etc my Nexus 4, so I guess ****s came in the internal storage ^^

Or maybe someone know a good app to clear useless files in memory ?

aLeda said:
Or maybe someone know a good app to clear useless files in memory ?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm

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Why am I out of space but I've 12 Gb

I can't install third party application !?
I uninstalled every application and I can't install any application it says it's full and I need to delete a couple apps, but their's no application in my tablet...
Please help !
Is it possible that you could give us a bit more information here...? What do you have installed, how much memory do you have left, and what are you trying to install?
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mtfsandlin said:
Is it possible that you could give us a bit more information here...? What do you have installed, how much memory do you have left, and what are you trying to install?
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I have need for speed installed and that's about it! I've 12 gb left and I was trying to install a apk for amazon market. I thought it was the apk that was faulty, so I downloaded a random app on the internet and it says that I need to delete stuff..
They don't install into your sd card, they install on your internal memory that's only about 5GB. Go to application settings and see if you can movie them to SD card.
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dunno if they've changed it but normally theres a 2gb partition for apps and 12gb for storage. check if your 2gb partition is full. google recently changed things so that there is no longer a file size limit on what can be installed into the 2gb partition. so if one of the apps you've installed is particularly naughty, it couldve dumped a lot of data into the 2gb partition.
normally i find that shutting down and booting devices up again fixes the issue.
Ignore
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redmonke255 said:
They don't install into your sd card, they install on your internal memory that's only about 5GB. Go to application settings and see if you can movie them to SD card.
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I've done a factory reset and the problem persist, I'll flash everything to stock and keeping you updated
Thank you anyway !
2 words. Incompatible App.
Maybe Amazon Market compatible. Try any other app. See if it installs
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Souai said:
dunno if they've changed it but normally theres a 2gb partition for apps and 12gb for storage. check if your 2gb partition is full. google recently changed things so that there is no longer a file size limit on what can be installed into the 2gb partition. so if one of the apps you've installed is particularly naughty, it couldve dumped a lot of data into the 2gb partition.
normally i find that shutting down and booting devices up again fixes the issue.
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I DO have 12 gigs left, so it's not because theirs too much things installed..
Jimlarck said:
2 words. Incompatible App.
Maybe Amazon Market compatible. Try any other app. See if it installs
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tried 5 apps
belig1234 said:
tried 5 apps
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And?... Mind saying if it worked?
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Jimlarck said:
And?... Mind saying if it worked?
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They didn't work, always get the same error message, but now I'm flashing everything to stock
Will see if it persist !
Edit: the problem is gone.. I guess it was an android 4.1 bug ?
Thanks everyone !
belig1234 said:
Edit: the problem is gone.. I guess it was an android 4.1 bug ?
Thanks everyone !
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
UnknownFearNG said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
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Yes. They ship with stock Jellybean.
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UnknownFearNG said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought all the N7's got the 4.1.1 update?
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well it seems that mine was shipped with android 4.1 and now it's updated to android 4.1 .1
I would suggest if you can, install Quick System Pro, and check your system storage total and free..
Ignore, I didn't see second page
Are they all from play store or another vendor/site? If latter, you need to allow third party apps in settings>Dev options
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Disregard Misread..

[tip][GSM][ICS][GB][confirmed] Extra 130mb storage for apps

u guys using ics roms and need some extra space for system apps?
Requirements: must have flashed Neo L ftf or GB ftf modded by cosmicdan for miui Australia. This is to enable vendor partition.
Go to system/vendor and add app folder (if not already there) u can add any app that u want (system, user, even lwp). This partition has about 130mb of unused memory.
I tried this on stock 4.0.3, 4.0.4 and 2.3.4 Dont know about cyanogen.
so here is how/where the apps go.
quoting cosmicdan
Vendor/appslog is it's own partition but it's gets mounted to the system/vendor folder. Stock R800 has partition order (1) system, (2) userdata, (3) unused (including vendor/appslog) (4) cache:
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Code:
mtdparts=msm_nand:[email protected](system),[email protected](userdata),[email protected](cache),[email protected](boot),[email protected](appslog)
you can see his answer and a rom using unused space here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32062537
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gopin said:
u guys using ics roms and need some extra space for system apps?
Go to system/vendor and add app folder (if not already there) u can add any app that u want. It'll give u about 100mb.
I tried this on stock 4.0.3 and 4.0.4. Dont know about cyanogen.
Mods. Please move if in wrong section.
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but this doesn't give you extra space does it? Just the same system storage as it's in /storage
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It just does not count against system or data. Try it u'll see.
I dont know exactly which partition it uses.
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gopin said:
It just does not count against system or data. Try it u'll see.
I dont know exactly which partition it uses.
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It still uses the same exact space. All it does is "trick" the phone into thinking there is more memory when in actuality there isn't. Take it from a developer that has been doing this since android came out, THIS ISN'T REAL.
Cool.
Im no dev, so I cant argue, but it allows me to install more system apps. Wallpapers and ringtones.
I have 96 mb free In system vendor. And 65 mb free in system.
Currently using customized xdark v2 Rom. Added some Xperia gx apps, live and regular wallpapers, ringtones, forget what else.
The stock neo L 4.0.4 fw uses this folder for many system apps. If Sony uses it why not us?
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agraceful said:
It still uses the same exact space. All it does is "trick" the phone into thinking there is more memory when in actuality there isn't. Take it from a developer that has been doing this since android came out, THIS ISN'T REAL.
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So I was correct
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See how system/vendor is different from storage? Look at the bar in the ss.
Trick or not it works. When u move apps there, it frees up space in system storage, so you can throw more things in there. Dont believe me? Try it.
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gopin said:
See how system/vendor is different from storage? Look at the bar in the ss.
Trick or not it works. When u move apps there, it frees up space in system storage, so you can throw more things in there. Dont believe me? Try it.
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I guess you don't quite understand how the android OS works. It does not free up anything, it only allows you to think it does. Please do some research before posting.
fma965 said:
So I was correct
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Yes, you are.
You are right. I dont know anything about android. Like many here, i'm learning from devs like u.
I'm most likely using the wrong terms too, so I dont think i'm making myself clear.
But thanks for looking. :beer:
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gopin said:
You are right. I dont know anything about android. Like many here, i'm learning from devs like u.
I'm most likely using the wrong terms too, so I dont think i'm making myself clear.
But thanks for looking. :beer:
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you clear to me , but this doesn't give more space.
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Maybe I see your point now. No it does not give you extra space like your mod with ftf. It is just a folder that does not get used by custom roms (zip flashing does not add anything there. Therefore, face unlock issues by many users. And cwm recovery does not back it ip either probably because it is not in the system partition?)
But the folder is there mostly empty.
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gopin said:
Maybe I see your point now. No it does not give you extra space like your mod with ftf. It is just a folder that does not get used by custom roms (zip flashing does not add anything there. Therefore, face unlock issues by many users. And cwm recovery does not back it ip either probably because it is not in the system partition?)
But the folder is there mostly empty.
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fyi its not my ftf i just reposted it
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Totally missed the credit
But u get the idea right?
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edited op!
I knew I wasn't going nuts. its real and it works!
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I don't seem to have that folder/partition on my phone...I use the R800x
maddog00 said:
I don't seem to have that folder/partition on my phone...
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use root explorer of your choice. navigate to system/vendor and add folder named app. it should look like system/vendor/app. set permission 755. rwxr-xr-x and you are done. add apps manually and set permission 644 rw-r--r--
Edit: interesting, I did not imagine that Verizon users would get a different partition layout, thanks for the info!
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Hmm, I notice that my system/app folder and my data/app folder on the phone have two different amounts of memory that are used and free. Therefore, two separate partitions? Forcing apps into system apps would free up space on the other partition...That's what this is all based on, right?
maddog00 said:
Hmm, I notice that my system/app folder and my data/app folder on the phone have two different amounts of memory that are used and free. Therefore, two separate partitions? Forcing apps into system apps would free up space on the other partition...That's what this is all based on, right?
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right, vendor is a third partition that gets mounted onto system. therefore, adding stuff there frees up memory from the other two. system and data.
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Using markphyton stock ics and both folders half the exact space.
kenchi27 said:
Using markphyton stock ics and both folders half the exact space.
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I just flash that Rom last night and I had like 14kb free in system. (the fix 1 he has wasnt flashing cause of full memory) After moving stuff I have now 50mb and added more stuff like gtalk, walkman by thilina c, Xperia s v2 apps thats flying around in neo thread, mmmm forgot what else.
What root explorer r u using? For me the best is rom toolbox cause it shows u the available space. For each partition.
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*HELP* *HELP*, accidentally deleted my ROM!!

Hi,
In an attempt to install PA 3+, I wiped the cache, dalvik cache, sdcard (having zip file of PA) & also accidentally deleted my XENON HD rom in bootloader mode.
Now I have no rom installed on my device. I have even used "ADB Sideload" to return back to stock but that too is not giving any satisfactory result.
Please help.. :crying:
Connect it to PC and copy the ROM file then install again ... Is that a big deal ...? I think phone will detect as a media device even it is switched off ... If not then goto recovery and mound SD card... Correct me if I am wrong
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*HELP* *HELP*, accidentally deleted my ROM!
jithuelad said:
Connect it to PC and copy the ROM file then install again ... Is that a big deal ...? I think phone will detect as a media device even it is switched off ... If not then goto recovery and mound SD card... Correct me if I am wrong
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thanks!! it really worked....
D_RiDeRs said:
thanks!! it really worked....
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Noooooob. Lol. JK
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scream4cheese said:
Noooooob. Lol
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is that really necessary? he asked a question in the help section. no need to be a jerk about it.
efan3719 said:
is that really necessary? he asked a question in the help section. no need to be a jerk about it.
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Chill. I was only joking. Sheesh

Internal 8 g of storage

hye there,
what happend to my internal storage, i believe its 8 g, but i just install several games, and now its almost full? why, ?
hanafi200 said:
hye there,
what happend to my internal storage, i believe its 8 g, but i just install several games, and now its almost full? why, ?
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ya but usable is only around 4Gb if u have 4.2.2 update u can move the games to ur SD:good::laugh:
Use folder mount is good
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haree said:
ya but usable is only around 4Gb if u have 4.2.2 update u can move the games to ur SD:good::laugh:
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thanks, do we need special apk to do that?
[email protected] said:
Use folder mount is good
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mount folder?? never heard, can u show and teach me how??
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Use folder mount is good
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an apk rite, hehehe, but my phone still under warranty, is there any kind of this apk that no need root??
hanafi200 said:
an apk rite, hehehe, but my phone still under warranty, is there any kind of this apk that no need root??
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dear
u are confused mine is brand new just a week old it came with 4.2.2
if u have 4.2.2 go to the application manager and click on the game u want to move
if it is movable u will see the move to SD just click on it and move the app
i dont load many game on the phone thats what i have note 10.1 for but i loaded solitaire and successfully moved it to the SD card:good::laugh:
haree said:
dear
u are confused mine is brand new just a week old it came with 4.2.2
if u have 4.2.2 go to the application manager and click on the game u want to move
if it is movable u will see the move to SD just click on it and move the app
i dont load many game on the phone thats what i have note 10.1 for but i loaded solitaire and successfully moved it to the SD card:good::laugh:
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i see. Thanks for the info
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Whats folder mount
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Note 3 Sdcard not working..

I recently flashed CM11.. and then restored to 4.3 again with a backup.. but the sdcard doesnt allow me to write.. its locked.. tried both internal and external. Both locked.. what should i do?
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This always pops up..
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Streykatorato said:
This always pops up..
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You can find a solution here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537793
Timmy_01 said:
You can find a solution here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537793
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the internal then?
I cant write to any sd card.. neither internal or external.. so.. big problem and looking for a solution..
Anyone?
If you cannot write to internal or external you need to wipe your entire /system then reflash stock.
Streykatorato said:
Anyone?
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Look here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657475
stonedead said:
Look here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657475
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radicalisto said:
If you cannot write to internal or external you need to wipe your entire /system then reflash stock.
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I did a wipe on internal memory and then did a factory reset.. Had a backup of my files so.. It works now.. Think should stick to 4.3 until 4.4 comes OTA in my region.. Thank's anyway!
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