Types of memory in android. Lack of internal memory on a smartphone - step by step instructions on how to use an SD card as internal storage. Clearing memory using third-party programs

Data-lazy-type = "image" data-src = "http://androidkak.ru/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chistka-pamyati..jpg 450w, http://androidkak.ru/wp- content / uploads / 2015/09 / chistka-pamyati-300x179.jpg 300w "sizes =" (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px "> If you are not a beginner, but more or less experienced Android user, then you probably already know a rather unpleasant fact: from the gigabytes of memory declared on the box with the phone, not all of the gigabytes of memory are available for installing applications.

But before you go headlong to correct this injustice, it is worth finding out why this is happening and how exactly you can clean the system.

Android file system structure

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System programs - separately, auxiliary files and music - separately. The first section is called system memory, while the last is called the media section.

Why is this needed? First of all, in order to secure the OS as much as possible. If you combine these sections, it turns out that an ordinary media player can inadvertently delete data important for the operation of another program, "put down" the system or simply hammer it to failure with its files, leaving not even a byte for the necessary system programs.

Moreover, these two sections have different access levels. In the media section, the user and third-party programs can create anything. There is no move to the section of Android system programs, except for these programs.

Because of this order of things, a rather curious situation sometimes happens: several gigabytes are free in the media section, but the phone stubbornly reports that it cannot install an application of a couple of tens of megabytes in size. This is because the section for third-party programs already packed to the end.

In such cases, there is nothing left but to try to clear the system memory in the hope that it will be possible to free these megabytes.

You can view the amount of free system memory in the settings, in the "Memory" section. The first scale shows exactly this value. In addition, it is worth considering that the system requires leaving a certain amount free - from 50 to 600 megabytes, depending on the Android device model and OS version.

Cleaning system memory without superuser rights

If you did not open root access on your smartphone, then your options for cleaning the system partition will be seriously limited. On the other hand, the device warranty will remain intact. Is it worth it? You decide.

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If you want to clear the system memory, do the following:

• Go to "Settings".
• Go to the "Applications" section.
• Then go to the "Third Party" tab.
• Press the "Menu" button (three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen).
• Select to sort by size.

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Then select "Uninstall updates", this way you will free up at least a little space. It is also advisable to disable the program by clicking on the appropriate button. But this should be done carefully and only with applications like Facebook that are not part of the system.

The above method does not take into account the fact that Android calculates the size of the application on the entire internal memory. If it occupies 1.2 GB on the internal memory card and only 40 MB on the system partition, it will still show up as 1.2 GB.

If you have already carried out such an optimization and there is still little space, you have little choice: get superuser rights or try to transfer applications to a memory card. The latter will only work if your system is version 4.0.4 or lower, so the chance is slim. But if you are indeed a user of a device that is at least three years old, then next to the "Delete" button you will have a button "Transfer to SD-card / USB-drive". Click on it, and some of the data of this application will leave the system partition and will be transferred to the memory card, freeing up space.

Some Android programs are used only by some third-party applications, so they can be erased even without superuser rights. For example, deleting "Services Google play"Allows you to free up to 150 MB in the system partition, closing instead the possibility of direct synchronization between devices. If you are not using programs like Pushbullet or MightyText, you can safely delete it. And if suddenly something is needed by some program, she herself will offer to download it again. The second candidate for deletion is Google search, but along with its 40-60 MB, you will lose Google Now and the "Ok, Google!" Command.

Cleaning system memory with superuser rights

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Removing preinstalled programs

If your Android already had installed third party applications(Facebook, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, MTS Assistant), then most likely you cannot delete them without superuser rights. This is quite a shame, since they often have significant sizes of 40-160 MB.

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The solution is the Titanium Backup program, which allows you not only to make a complete backup of all your applications with their settings, but also to clean the closed system partition from such garbage. To do this, simply select the required application on the second tab of the program and click "Remove".

Mounting SD card as internal memory

As mentioned above, 1.5 GB of a game does not always go completely into the system partition. But for those who have a couple of gigabytes of internal memory, this is not easier.

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If FolderMount cannot create a folder on the SD-card, do it yourself with any file manager and specify it in the program. You can also copy the files of the portable program there immediately, deleting them later from the internal memory - this is more reliable. And if you see a message that mounting is not possible, enable "Autostart" or "Mount at startup" in the settings and restart your smartphone.

Other section extension methods

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Almost everyone now has many mobile gadgets, one of which, most often, is a mobile phone - a smartphone. And as you use the phone, the owner is faced with a lack of internal phone memory or with the need to expand the shared memory for storing photos, videos or music. So, let's figure out what are the differences between the internal and external memory of the phone, what are the reasons for its shortage.

Internal phone memory

Many phone models have, in addition to internal memory, a slot for microSD or microSDHC memory cards. But some models lack this connector and the user has to be content with the internal memory, which can be an unpleasant surprise. If your phone does not have a slot for a memory card, and you like to take pictures, shoot video in high definition or always have an extensive audio library with you, at some point you may encounter the message "not enough memory" or that it is necessary to clear the system memory.

The internal memory of the phone is physically a memory chip that is soldered to motherboard phone.

Features of using the internal memory of the phone

Some manufacturers and operating systems that are used in smartphones make it possible to use applications only installed in the internal memory of the phone in their gadgets. In addition, some programs have features - they do not work from memory cards and their installation into the internal memory of the smartphone is dictated by the requirements of the developer of this software... In some cases, such restrictions can be circumvented. different ways however, this is not always possible.

How to clear phone memory

First of all, you can delete unnecessary photos, music, videos or unused applications. It is best to transfer the footage to a computer or other media, thereby freeing up the internal memory for new multimedia files.

Directly through the system menu, you can clear the phone memory using built-in tools.

Android phone memory

The Android operating system allows you to see the total memory of the device, the internal memory available for installing applications and external memory (if any) expanded with memory cards. Manufacturers Lenovo, Samsung, HTC, Fly and others themselves determine how much of the phone's internal memory is allocated for installing applications and games, and how much space the user can use to record files and data.

Most often, information about the state of internal and external memory mobile phone is located in the "Settings-storage-memory" or "Settings-programs-memory state". Possible different options depending on the version of the android, the version of the shell and the version of the translation and Russification of the device by the manufacturer. The state of the phone's memory on android can be viewed in other ways - third-party by software, for example Antutu Benchmark or System Information Tool - various system utilities allowing you to see the phone's stuffing.

How to increase phone memory

If you are lucky and your phone model is equipped with a slot for a microSD memory card, then you can increase the total phone memory by installing this card or replacing the one that is already installed. Pay attention to maximum volume memory card supported by the device.

Card slot can be made different ways and be under back cover or under the battery, under the cover on the side of the device.

When a smartphone on an android writes "the phone's memory is full" or "there is not enough space in the device's memory", although you are sure that you did not bring it to this state yourself, I recommend not playing "sea battle", clearing everything, but doing it first data analysis.

Data volume analysis

Install from Play Market application DiskUsage (I hope you can find a couple of megabytes on your phone), open and click "Memory Card".

After analysis, scale the data map and see what you can remove.

For example, large amounts of data can be hidden:

• in messenger folders (Viber, Telegram);
• the DCIM folder and the .thumbnails subfolder if you photograph a lot;
• in the download folder;
• applications and their cache, etc.

In the DiskUsage utility, by selecting a folder or file, you can immediately delete it (the upper right corner of the "menu button" - delete).

The only negative is that if it is media content (photo, video), it cannot be viewed. To do this, use a standard file manager (alternative to ES-Explorer and Total Comander) or photo viewer applications.

The application gives us a complete picture of the contents of the smartphone, however, it is inconvenient to use it to bulk delete files or cached application data.

Clearing cached data

Cached application data accumulates in large quantities in the smartphone when applications are actively used. In fact, almost always. You can clear the cache standard means in the phone settings or by installing a utility with the same functions.

Method 1:

Advice! A smartphone with an operating room is used. Android system 8.0 with EMUI add-on. In other versions of the operating system, the cache clearing function may be placed differently. A detailed analysis of the flights is written in the article: "".

Method 2:

Additional features

I do not recommend rooting the device in order to free up memory, especially if the smartphone is several years old and costs official firmware... Better remember the following:

1. The .thumbnails folder contains thumbnails of the photos that are displayed in system application"Gallery". If you delete the photo, the thumbnail will remain. After several months of active use of the camera, a decent number of sketches can accumulate that eat up the memory of the gadget. The article "" will help to understand this issue.
2. Starting with Android 6.0, it became possible to combine the capacity of an SD card with the memory of a smartphone. This feature will allow you to fully install applications on a memory card. To do this, format the micro SD card and insert it into your smartphone. The system will offer an option to connect the data storages into a single whole.

The problem of filling the internal memory of the device is often faced by all owners of gadgets on the Android operating system. How to clear it and get rid of ROM overflow problems. Let's figure it out.

All manufacturers of smartphones, tablets and other mobile equipment declare the amount of internal memory in its characteristics. But, purchasing such a gadget, you need to understand that part of this memory will already be taken operating system and system programs... This imposes certain problems when downloading the latest episodes of an interesting series or discography of a favorite band into the device. If you do not want to see the inscription “ Internal memory of android is full", You have to compromise and upload one thing.

This can be avoided if, in addition to your own memory, you purchase a voluminous flash card for your device. But, not all modern devices support external drives... What should the owners of such devices do, how to clear the phone memory?

There are several solutions to this question:

• Transfer "heavy" files (pictures, audio and video) to your computer
• Clear memory from unnecessary ("junk") files
• Transfer files to the "cloud"

Transferring files to a flash card

But, let's start by solving this issue for those devices that support SD cards. Would you like to know how to move files on android? It couldn't be easier. In order not to fill the memory, you can save all possible files to a flash card. To do this, specify this option in the settings:

• Cameras
• Dictaphone
• Browser
• Messengers
• File loader

The list goes on and on. Special attention you need to pay to such applications that work with "heavy" files. For example, image, video or audio editors. When saving files to a memory card, create a folder there (if this is not done automatically) for each application. Then problems with the overflowing memory of your device can be avoided.

IMPORTANT

This method of clearing the device memory cannot be used to system files... This can cause problems with the performance of the gadget and even to its failure.

The easiest way to move files from device memory to card is using a file manager. There are a lot of applications in this category in the Play Market. The most popular today is.

Many consider this manager to be the best for Android, and for good reason. With it, you can move several folders and files at the same time, it is possible to save apk-files installed applications and much more.

How to move files on Android using ES File Explorer:

1. to do this, you need to select them (long press on one file),
2. call the menu (button "More")
3. find the item "Move to"
4. in the proposed list, select "SDCard"

How to move files on Android using a PC

Synchronizing your device with your computer has many benefits. You can share files and keep the amount of free memory at the required level. For example, you can add new chapters to audiobooks, music albums, or videos before going to work. This procedure can be carried out every time you need to update to measure such files.

It is very easy to connect your Android smartphone or tablet to your computer. It is enough to connect these devices with a USB cable. You do not need to download any programs or drivers for this. Modern computer operating systems can easily identify the type of connected device. You can enter its memory using standard conductors.

Today you can use more modern solution – AirDroid... With it, you can exchange files with your PC remotely. When you are away from your home, you can download a music album or movie from your library and listen to it. No wires are needed for this. You only need a stable Internet network. To which both a PC and a mobile device must be connected.

It is very easy to set up such synchronization using this service. Thanks to the friendly interface of the program, even those who have never had the opportunity to exchange their files remotely before that day can do this.

How to transfer applications to a memory card

Any application installed from Paly Market by default is installed in the device's memory. And it takes up an unreasonably large amount of space. In order to transfer applications from the memory of a smartphone or tablet to a flash card, you need super-administrator rights () and the installation of special Link2sd software.

IMPORTANT

If the procedure for obtaining root-rights is incorrect, your device may turn into a "brick". Therefore, such a procedure must be carried out very carefully, controlling every step. But, even rooting correctly removes the developer's warranty. Is it worth the risk? Answer you.

Some applications can be transferred from the device memory to the card without special rights and applications. To do this, go to "Settings" and select the "Applications" section. There you can find a poor toolkit for such a transfer.

There is another way to transfer applications to a memory card - the program Android Assistant... In fact, this is a whole package of small utilities that will help you carry out all the necessary actions with your Android system.

This application can be found in the Play Market. After you install and run it, you need to go to the "Toolbox" section. Find "App2Sd" in the list of provided tools. When you click on this item, a menu will appear. Where you need to select "Application Information", and then "To SD Card" (if this item is active).

WITH using Android Assistant can perform batch uninstallation of unnecessary applications. And thereby clear the memory of your device.

How to clear the internal memory of Android from garbage

Very a large number of the memory of any device is occupied by garbage. In order to keep the amount free space under your control, it is necessary to periodically clean the system of such files. The easiest way to do this is with special software - Clean master.

Garbage means the cache of Internet pages, running applications and their remains after uninstallation. Over time, such garbage accumulates and not only becomes the reason for filling the internal memory of Android, but also negatively affects the performance of tablets and smartphones.

Clean Master is a very convenient and multifunctional tool for cleaning the internal memory of Android from garbage and optimizing the device. To use it, you need to install this application and select the menu item - "Trash". Then click on the "Clear" button. The algorithms of the program will analyze the memory and find those files that can be deleted.

File storage on cloud services

Thanks to high-speed internet, today there is no need to download the files you need to smartphones or tablets. They can be uploaded to special services ("clouds") and used if necessary. Almost all leading companies provide an opportunity free use cloud services... And if the place that is provided for by such a tariff is not enough, then it can always be expanded for a separate cost.

The most popular cloud storages are:

• Google drive
• Yandex.Disk
• OneDrive
• [email protected]

Each of these solutions has an application to easily sync files with remote service... It is enough to install such an application (or several), mark the files that need to be placed on the server and, after transferring them, delete them from the device. Then, when you need to use such a file, just go into the application and click on it.

All kinds of gadgets have recently become an integral part of the life of many modern people. Most owners of smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system sooner or later face the problem of lack of memory. In budget models, its volume is, as a rule, no more than four gigabytes, but here it should be borne in mind that at least a fourth is occupied by the operating system itself.

All modern games, like high-quality photos, music and movies, require more and more available memory. So, at some point, the user simply will not be able to install the required application, download the required data. The lack of free space also negatively affects the speed of the device itself. So how do you free up internal memory on Android? You can move files to external media and optimize your smartphone.

What is filling the free space?

While figuring out how to free up the internal phone memory on Android, you should pay attention to a few points. Certain methods can be effective in some cases, but completely inappropriate in others.

Before freeing up the internal memory on Android, you need to understand where the data that populates the device comes from. Here are some of the most common options:

• saving photos, music and videos;
• data used in the exchange on social networks;
• audio from a voice recorder;
• data downloaded via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi;
• applications from Play Store stored in the device memory.

How can I prevent files from being saved to the device memory?

So that the problem does not recur from time to time in the future, you need to redirect the download of files from the device's memory to other media. For example, to a memory card (SD card). To this end, you should change the parameters of the save path in the settings of some applications:

• camera options;
• voice recorder options;
• place for browser downloads;
• location of cached files from applications;
• regulation of messengers;
• regulation of downloaders;
• regulation of navigation GPS-maps.

In all the above settings, the path to a specific folder (or several folders: separately for music, video, pictures and files), which is located on the memory card, must be registered.

How do I move data?

It is better to move files from device memory to memory card to similar folders. If there are none, you can create them using any file manager, which is downloaded from the "Play Store", or by connecting the device to the computer via a cord. Moving to places with similar standard names will avoid unnecessary confusion. Folders usually have the following names:

• Bluetooth;
• DCIM;
• download;
• media;
• movies;
• music;
• video;
• sounds.

Transferring files, as well as creating new folders, can be done in two ways: directly by the functions of the device itself or using a computer. You should not transfer the data, the purpose of which is in doubt. Moving program files may contribute to the occurrence of malfunctions in the device, you should be aware of this before freeing up space on the internal memory of Android.

How do I transfer files directly to my device?

To transfer pictures, music and videos directly to the device, it is better to use a file manager. ES-conductor is simple and reliable to use. The main function of the manager is precisely to work with folders and files. This file manager is very lightweight, does not take up an already small amount of memory, and is convenient.

To transfer the necessary data, you need to select it with one long press. Choosing the action "move", you should click on "SD-card". The advantage of this file manager is that the menu allows you to immediately create new folders for transferring files.

How do I transfer files using a computer?

In order to clear the internal memory of "Android" using a computer, you need to connect the device to it using a USB cable. To provide the ability to manage data on a smartphone or tablet, specialized programs and drivers must be installed on the PC. As a rule, such software is installed automatically, but you need to wait a little while the computer detects the type of device and finds the appropriate drivers on the network.

Problems when transferring files using a PC are easily resolved free service AirDroid, which provides the ability to work with the device from a distance by connecting to Wi-Fi networks... Firstly, this is good because you do not need to additionally install any programs and drivers to recognize your smartphone or tablet. Secondly, this service allows devices to communicate over a distance longer than a cable.

And yet, how to free up the system memory on the "Android" through a computer using this method? Everything is very simple here - data management is possible through any browser.

How do I move apps to SD card?

How to free up internal memory on Android to unload devices? We note right away: this is not an easy task. The reason is that in order to exercise this operation for applications, as a rule, you need to have special rights, namely administrator rights, which will allow you to fully manage all files.

You can get administrator status by installing additional software or changing the settings of your smartphone. In the latter case, everything is much simpler. Devices, in the settings of which you can set the "developer mode", allow you to perform many actions that are inaccessible to ordinary users, for example, install fake localization.

If administrator access is already enabled, the next step is to install the Link2Sd application. It allows you to transfer both installed additionally and standard applications from device memory to memory card. But here you need to remember that such actions can lead to malfunctions of the device.

Only a subset of applications can be moved without administrator rights. This action can be performed in the device settings. But the standard method is not very convenient, and if you do not want to change the settings, it is better to download Android app Assistant.

Android Assistant consists of eighteen tools to help you work with Android in a variety of ways. Directly transferring applications is carried out as follows: open the program, go to the "Toolbox" section and select "App2Sd". A list of applications that can be transferred will open.

Also using of this application you can perform a complex removal, which will contribute to the optimization and increase the speed of the device.

How do I clean up unnecessary junk from my device?

By following the steps above, you can make significant progress in clearing your memory. Having set the correct settings once, most likely, you will not have to do all the actions again from time to time. But you will often have to use the information on how to free up internal memory on Android by removing garbage. So by setting special application(e.g. Clean Master), you can make the cleaning process quick and easy.

The so-called garbage in the device, which occurs through the accumulation of cached data from the Internet, browser history, applications, is a very common phenomenon. Periodic cleaning allows you to increase the free space on the device and speed up the execution of all activities.

If we disassemble cleaning the device from debris using the example of the most optimal and convenient program Clean Master, then there will be no difficulties in using it. You just need to select the "trash" option and click "clear". The application, carrying out in-depth analysis, be sure to specify which files do not need to be deleted.

How do I store files on the Internet?

To free up the internal memory on Android 4.2, you can use the so-called cloud storage. They allow you not only to store files, but also to open them using various devices... Having installed an application of this type on a smartphone, in order to gain access to the data, you will only need to register (when you turn it on for the first time), and then enter your username and password.

Important in working with cloud storage and permanent access to the Internet, because the data is located in "virtual memory". Among the most successful cloud storages are Google Drive, storage Mega, "Yandex.Disk" or Dropbox.

How do I completely clean my device?

To drastically clear the device's memory, you need to completely delete all data. The action is performed using the "Formatting" option. As a rule, this item is located in the device settings in the “ Backup and data reset ". After confirming the user's intentions and deleting the data, the device will reboot and take on its original appearance, that is, everything that was installed and downloaded after purchase will be missing from the smartphone.

In general, the instruction "How to free memory on Android" includes several stages, some of which are interchangeable. Consecutive execution of actions of various kinds will lead to an increase in free space, which will certainly entail optimization of the device.