After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?
Anyone?..
4.5gb /data
2gb /system
boot, recovery, /cache ... etc. the rest gbs
and that's 8gb distributed on all the partitions needed for any android system to work.
samsung in a way is trying to make you think that you can use the hole 8 gb, but you cant because the system needs half of that
Thanks for response. My question was.. is it normal that the total storage before was 8GB but after flashing CM12.1 it became 4GB?
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After Flashing to CM12.1:
So where did the remaining 4GB?
yeah its normal, cm shows only the data partition size witch is around 4.5gb and Samsung shows the whole size witch includes system, cache, recovery, boot ... etc partitions witch is 8gb
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Thank you so much for the quick response. All my queries has been solved now. Appreciate your help sir..
After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?
Aneeskhan said:
After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69560590&postcount=5 .
My phone used to have 8gb before flashing now it has 4gb. Please note that it includes 2.5gb which is for system data and the rest is for use. Is this normal? And what can be done to rectify this?
Zuleiy said:
My phone used to have 8gb before flashing now it has 4gb. Please note that it includes 2.5gb which is for system data and the rest is for use. Is this normal? And what can be done to rectify this?
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Yup it is completely normal. You have 4 GB space for your personal use. Rest space is being utilised by the Android System.
after factory resert my j7 it shows 4 gb internal memory and with which it says its full yet i havent installed any apps or have any files or pictures in my phone. what could be the problem.
I have a Samsung Galaxy j120zn mobile with 8 gb internal storage but only 4 gb is useable another 4 gb is said to be system memory. My question is how can i get 4 gb system memory to be redused to 2gb and useable internal memory to be around 6 gb where i can download things... .........plizzzzzz help
Same problem here. Flashed New android 7.0 on my Galaxy J7 Prime, memory was 32gb, now it's 4gb. Any help?
---------- Post added at 08:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------
I was already rushing to get the money to buy a new one. Flashing another rom was NOT an option, it lasts around 48 hours with my internet connection to download a rom. Googled a bit... SOLUTION FOUND! Go in settings, factory reset, and after reset it went back to 32GB! PROBLEM SOLVED.
My phone is Mi 4i after system reboot and software flashing internal memory which was 16gb is now showing as 2gb in storage , could u please help me , because I've done reboot , reset factory and all
Follow these steps
remzkee903 said:
Thanks for response. My question was.. is it normal that the total storage before was 8GB but after flashing CM12.1 it became 4GB?
Stock ROM and before flashing:
After Flashing to CM12.1:
So where did the remaining 4GB?
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1. Install OrageFox recovery (Not tried this on TWRP)
installation link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3941742
2. On OrangeFox recovery=> Menu=> Manage Partitions
3. Then do Resize FS for Data and System
Thats all
I also faced this issue. This methode is worked for me :angel:
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I flashed my HD2 with MIUI 2.3.7 some time ago, but now I'm constantly getting low internal storage errors. One thing I didn't do when I flashed this ROM was repartition the SD card (and I think this ROM has A2SD built in?). So I know that might probably help getting rid of the errors.
But when I checked the phone's internal memory, I saw "200 MB used - 18 MB free". So that's a total of 218MB internal memory? I'm pretty sure I'm missing at least 200Mb there.
I have another HD2 here (running AmeriCanAndroid from SD) so I checked its internal memory under "About Phone". On the HD2 with ACA, it says it has a total of 411MB internal memory. On the HD2 with MIUI, it says it has a total internal memory of 217MB. So where's the missing 194MB?
I read somewhere that the phone probably has a wrong "ClockworkMod Recovery partition layout" and that for MIUI, it needs a "150MB Partition Layout". The article didn't actually explain what those things are or how to set it up.
So, is that indeed what's going on here (any way to check)? And if so, how can I change my phone to this "150MB Partition Layout?"
Thanks in advance.
Like I said, it was quite a while ago when I flashed this ROM so I can't remember what I did when I did. But looking at my HD2 folder on my PC, I probably *did* use a 150MB ClockWorkMod recovery partition size. Also, I *did* create a 1GB ext partition on my SD Card for A2SD.
So why am I getting the "low internal storage" errors?
Many possibilities, could be the ext partition not being recognized, not in proper format...
The script may not be working (?). And you're never going to get the whole 512MB of your ROM. I think it's maximum 400, give or take. so about 400 - 150 you're left with about 250 .. I don't know where that 50 went (maybe it is not actually 400? or maybe you set a slightly larger partition).
I also never believed in a2sd, always datatoext. Your best bet is to back up your apps using titanium (or similar apps), check the partitions, and reflash ROM + a different script; that is because you can't flash a script while having been used the rom. (or you can try your luck).
dat english.
I second that, app2sd is not reliable to get more memory available.
Lack of internal storage is due to a incorrect system partition. It has nothing to do with your ext4 partition, since you're not running NativeSD.
DataOnEXT is your best option. Backup your app data and flash a ROM from start with DataOnExt option.
Be sure to make your system size large enough.
Create an ext4 partition on your sd of 1 to 2 GB for app storage.
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You should use Cronmod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716124 INT2EXT+ is recommended
Flash your rom on nand (without dataonext) then flash Cronmod(you must have ext4 partition, 1gb is good)
On clk 1.5 you can easily change partition sizes without computer
Marvlesz said:
Many possibilities, could be the ext partition not being recognized, not in proper format...
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This is what A2SD reports:
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So it looks like it's being recognized just fine...
Zippy1970 said:
This is what A2SD reports:
So it looks like it's being recognized just fine...
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Yes, it is. But the script you're using is useless. Use DataOnExt instead.
WARNING: You need to do a fresh install, so make a backup beforehand.
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
Zippy1970 said:
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
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Try a different ROM, and increase your /system size to 285MB or 300-350MB if you have badblocks.
Zippy1970 said:
I tried DataOnExt and I can't get it to work. It keeps giving me force close errors on almost every app/widget and when I reboot my phone, all my widgets loose their settings.
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You can't dirty flash it, you need a fresh install. If you do a dirty one, everything will force close.
Have you considered using NativeSD?
mengfei said:
Have you considered using NativeSD?
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I second this, NativeSD can be great.
The only few cons I know of, is that NAND is a tad bit more responsive (even with highclass SD cards), battery life is shorter than if you only were to use NAND and your SD card will wear out quicker.
Other than that, it's basically superious to NAND.
Hello,
Is it possible to further.increase internal memory.
I have made link2sd, but want to increase more. Attach is my current memory status.
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I want.to take 100mb from system and 50mb rom cache.
Plz guide me, thanks.
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bilal1947 said:
Hello,
Is it possible to further.increase internal memory.
I have made link2sd, but want to increase more. Attach is my current memory status.
I want.to take 100mb from system and 50mb rom cache.
Plz guide me, thanks.
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It's impossible exept if you delete system media like ringtone.
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after intstalling all my installed user apps, ie., 46 in numbers, i am left with 180mb free internal memory
I tried mtd partitioning and got more space but not sure as what exactly happened, as something weird has happened.
A) changed system partition size from 250 to 150, means 100mb here release.
B) changed cache partition size from 175 to 75mb, means 100mb here release.
C) i should get this 200mb as free in data partition apart from what free internal memory which is 90mb that i already have & all i got is 180 that means, an increse of 90mb only so where the rest of the space gone?
Anyhow, i am happy, how much total internal memory does Wildfire show and how much do you guys left with after installing all the apps?
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bilal1947 said:
after intstalling all my installed user apps, ie., 46 in numbers, i am left with 180mb free internal memory
I tried mtd partitioning and got more space but not sure as what exactly happened, as something weird has happened.
A) changed system partition size from 250 to 150, means 100mb here release.
B) changed cache partition size from 175 to 75mb, means 100mb here release.
C) i should get this 200mb as free in data partition apart from what free internal memory which is 90mb that i already have & all i got is 180 that means, an increse of 90mb only so where the rest of the space gone?
Anyhow, i am happy, how much total internal memory does Wildfire show and how much do you guys left with after installing all the apps?
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Default cache size is around 50mb,75mb is wayy to much.
I always have 10mb for cache.
Fir cm7,i recommend 140 10 mtd values.
What's going on? As u suggest i made system partition to 140 and cache partition 25, and see.what it does, 300mb cache.
And how come its using 75mb?
What i do now to get this cache to internal memory?, though free internal memory after all my apps is 220mb. That's enough.
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Most probably link2sd is showing it wrong. As i can see it is showing right values, i.e 300 mb internal memory.
So download some app called freespace from play store and check with it.
And you can never have 140 system+300 data+300 cache in 512mb ROM.
You are right.
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internal memory issues
Please help me!!
I have erased all phone data, set it back to factory data, wiped dalvik cache, data and EVERYTHING possible!! My phone is like new.
But it still says the avaiable space is 98.30MB!!!
Why is that and what can do??
t2oll said:
Please help me!!
I have erased all phone data, set it back to factory data, wiped dalvik cache, data and EVERYTHING possible!! My phone is like new.
But it still says the avaiable space is 98.30MB!!!
Why is that and what can do??
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Two ways to increase:
No.1 Link2sd - via making partition of you sd card
Watch this video and you can do it, its easiest way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxFizGRdYeM
No.2 re-partitioning of the original system & cache partition to its required size and automatically you will get the freed space for internal memory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233340
Must read this thread if lost, its a complete index related to wildfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
Thank you very much!
I installed Storage Analyser and it shows I have 66MB of dalvik cache (data/dalvik-cache) and 29MB em data/data but then when I go to these folders using ES File Explorer, thee folders is 'empty'.
I will read the links you sent me and I hope it helps.
restarting issues
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After flashing a CM nightly and GApps, and only loading about 30 of my apps, I am showing 2.7 gigs of space left on the internal storage. Did I screw something up with the install? Did I miss a wipe or something? Of the 16GB on internal storage, how many should be used by the CM rom? I'm just wondering what space available should look like after a correct install.
Is there a way to get back the space on the internal storage that ATT and Samsung originally used for the TouchWiz rom?
what kind of wipe did you perform before flashing? did you come from stock or another custom rom?
I wiped the cache partitiion and the dalvik cache. Should I have also done the "wipe data'Factory reset" option?
I came straight from stock TouchWiz after the root.
Yes, you should have done a total wipe when coming from TW.
Wipe your /data and /system partitions.
Make darn sure the internal SD card is wiped because sometimes the folder structure used by TW is not the same as CM and it can cause problems. Not saying that's going to happen, but it is possible and I've seen it before.
After you wipe everything and re-install CM, you'll get close to 10GB of internal space available.
I re-wiped everything and reinstalled. Still showing just 2.66gb "free"
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just to make sure its covered, since we weren't there to see, check these directions below and double check that you performed them all before flashing:
In CWM:
Select Wipe data/factory reset
Select Wipe Cache
Select Advanced and Wipe Dalvik Cache
Select Mounts and Storage and format /system
If you are transitioning from 4.1 to 4.2 or 4.2 to 4.1, you must also format /data. You will lose all personal data so back it up first.
In TWRP:
Select Wipe
Select Factory Reset and wipe
Select System and wipe
If you are transitioning from 4.1 to 4.2 or 4.2 to 4.1, you must also select Data and wipe. You will lose all personal data so back it up first.
someone in the s3 forums had this issue today as well. he posted this:
jqualls87 said:
For anyone who may be experiencing this problem, I fixed it by following xBeerdroiDx's instructions and then by formatting sdcard. Be sure to put the rom and Gapps on an external sd and remove from the device before booting into recovery. After all that's stuff wiped, you may put the external sd back in and load the zip files from the external sd.
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Hi Guys,
I've performed a factory reset from Android and also i wiped data and cache from CWM.
Why the free space is wrong? Is it a normal behavior?
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I have 1gb free space only but the the grey bar is too large.
Do i need to perform a format from cwm?
Thanks in advance.
mcarnevali said:
Hi Guys,
Why the free space is wrong? Is it a normal behavior?
Do i need to perform a format from cwm?
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No it's not normal, my S4 shows i have 5.89 GB free available
Yeah you might try that, don't forget to backup stuff.
MichelN said:
No it's not normal, my S4 shows i have 5.89 GB free available
Yeah you might try that, don't forget to backup stuff.
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Ok, can i brick my phone formatting the SD from CWM?
I dont know the recommended steps to perform that.
Thanks
Max
EDIT: I found this option format / sdcard but i dont know if my phone will be able to starup after the format or if i need to reflash the rom.
Well, i've formatted my internal sd from CWM using the option format sd card and everything is working as expected, now i have 8gb free space... :good:
mcarnevali said:
Well, i've formatted my internal sd from CWM using the option format sd card and everything is working as expected, now i have 8gb free space... :good:
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Are you running the stock rom, just rooted and using CWM?
My phone is reporting 0.0 GB of free space...
Yes, stock rom + chainfire root + cwm
Just format the sd card using the option format /sd card
Max
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chewyfood said:
Are you running the stock rom, just rooted and using CWM?
My phone is reporting 0.0 GB of free space...
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Yes, stock rom + chainfire root + cwm
Just format thw sd card using the option format /sd card...
Max
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Basically my entire internal storage is being filled by what android is calling "System memory," which happens to be about the same size as these images from safestrap. If I mount my phone and have explorer add up the storage for internal memory it counts only 200mb but still says its nearly full (out of the 10gb available). My current theory is that these safestrap images, which appear to be the filesystem that is my internal storage are accidentally mounted in a place that android is counting towards the total amount of data. I've attached screenshots of the disk usage in the setting showing the System memory and diskusage showing the /datamedia folder where the safestrap images are mounted for some reason.
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Anyone know what the issue is and how to fix it? Oh and I'm running eclipse rom if that matters to anyone.
fsmv said:
Basically my entire internal storage is being filled by what android is calling "System memory," which happens to be about the same size as these images from safestrap. If I mount my phone and have explorer add up the storage for internal memory it counts only 200mb but still says its nearly full (out of the 10gb available). My current theory is that these safestrap images, which appear to be the filesystem that is my internal storage are accidentally mounted in a place that android is counting towards the total amount of data. I've attached screenshots of the disk usage in the setting showing the System memory and diskusage showing the /datamedia folder where the safestrap images are mounted for some reason.
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Anyone know what the issue is and how to fix it? Oh and I'm running eclipse rom if that matters to anyone.
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How big did you make your ROM slot? You didn't leave it at the default size, did you? That would be almost 6 GB.
Tulsadiver said:
How big did you make your ROM slot? You didn't leave it at the default size, did you? That would be almost 6 GB.
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TWRP says my rom slot partitions are the following:
System: 3gb total, 1gb free
Data: 6.3gb total, 3gb free
Cache: 300mb, 285mb free
Clearly that's what disk usage is seeing, but that shouldn't be mounted right? The internal storage should be the content of the data partition right? Or is there another partition that is the rest of internal storage after those two where my files are actually stored?
fsmv said:
TWRP says my rom slot partitions are the following:
System: 3gb total, 1gb free
Data: 6.3gb total, 3gb free
Cache: 300mb, 285mb free
Clearly that's what disk usage is seeing, but that shouldn't be mounted right? The internal storage should be the content of the data partition right? Or is there another partition that is the rest of internal storage after those two where my files are actually stored?
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The internal storage is a total of all three. Everything is completely separate from the stock slot. This is why most people use the stock slot and don't even mess with slots. You can delete that slot and recreate it. Decrease the size of the data slot to around 1000mb to save some space.
Tulsadiver said:
The internal storage is a total of all three. Everything is completely separate from the stock slot. This is why most people use the stock slot and don't even mess with slots. You can delete that slot and recreate it. Decrease the size of the data slot to around 1000mb to save some space.
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Yeah, I was trying to install the updated twrp to resize the slot, not remembering that I had to do safestrap and couldn't update it, and I broke the install and had to flash back to stock. I just overwrote the stock slot and everything is better now. Thanks for pointing out that this was a partition issue. There should really be something in the beginner threads that says to just use the stock slot since I see people asking the same question on tons of forums and not getting the answer.