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[Solved] Storage problem - "Storage space running out"

I have a huge problem with my storage, I dont own a SD card just internal storage.
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When I click on notification "Storage space running out" it says:
/system (400MB / 1.48GB)
/data (12.25GB / 12.26GB)
/cache (64.59MB / 378MB)
Is there any way that I can see where is my space wasted? There is just no way my data is 12 GB.. please help!
I tried:
- cache wipe - not working.
Solution: here

ex0rt said:
I have a huge problem with my storage, I dont own a SD card just internal storage.
When I click on notification "Storage space running out" it says:
/system (400MB / 1.48GB)
/data (12.25GB / 12.26GB)
/cache (64.59MB / 378MB)
Is there any way that I can see where is my space wasted? There is just no way my data is 12 GB.. please help!
I tried:
- cache wipe - not working.
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delete everything in data/media EXCEPT 0, if you're on 4.2.2 or higher version of android. if you're on lower, ONLY delete 0.

Flying_Bear said:
delete everything in data/media EXCEPT 0, if you're on 4.2.2 or higher version of android. if you're on lower, ONLY delete 0.
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Thank you so much!!
Edit: I've flashed ROM again, but device is not booting (still on LG boot screen), gonna wait some more then report if everything is fine or not

Booted but no service, hope thats not a problem and I will get signal after while.

ex0rt said:
Thank you so much!!
Edit: I've flashed ROM again, but device is not booting (still on LG boot screen), gonna wait some more then report if everything is fine or not
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i hope you didnt delete some essential stuff x.x
anyway, the explanation of problem - stock 4.1.2 sd card mount point is data/media, it was changed in android 4.2.2 to data/media/0, leading to people transferring from stock rom to custom 4.2.2 rom to having double data for every app that needs it (basically every app that i know of).
anyway, if you're still bootlooping, do the wipe data/factory reset in cwm. you'll boot for sure, now just restore stuff with titanium backup or whatever backup system you have in place.
edit2:
for some people, custom roms have problem with RIL. try rebooting a few times, you should get network connection. if the problem is too annoying for you, check out a tutorial i wrote to replace CM RIL with EPRJ RIL in any custom rom, that should fix any connection problems that are caused by RIL issues.

Flying_Bear said:
i hope you didnt delete some essential stuff x.x
anyway, the explanation of problem - stock 4.1.2 sd card mount point is data/media, it was changed in android 4.2.2 to data/media/0, leading to people transferring from stock rom to custom 4.2.2 rom to having double data for every app that needs it (basically every app that i know of).
anyway, if you're still bootlooping, do the wipe data/factory reset in cwm. you'll boot for sure, now just restore stuff with titanium backup or whatever backup system you have in place.
edit2:
for some people, custom roms have problem with RIL. try rebooting a few times, you should get network connection. if the problem is too annoying for you, check out a tutorial i wrote to replace CM RIL with EPRJ RIL in any custom rom, that should fix any connection problems that are caused by RIL issues.
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I reflashed rom and wiped cache couple of times, so everything works now. Thank you much for help and great explanation!

Memory problem when installing apps

hi guys,
i've a little big problem with my atrix HD: i've just installed the cyanogen 11 snapshot M10, after having done all the wipes, format system, data etc, after the reboot everything was fine, and i started reinstalling all the app i need, and there is the problem, apparently i don't have enough free space to download and install app... maybe there's something i don't know about the place where the apps are downloaded or something like that.. i've checked the play store cache, wiped it too but nothin changed... here a screenshot about the apps page, thanks in advance
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sliker90 said:
hi guys,
i've a little big problem with my atrix HD: i've just installed the cyanogen 11 snapshot M10, after having done all the wipes, format system, data etc, after the reboot everything was fine, and i started reinstalling all the app i need, and there is the problem, apparently i don't have enough free space to download and install app... maybe there's something i don't know about the place where the apps are downloaded or something like that.. i've checked the play store cache, wiped it too but nothin changed... here a screenshot about the apps page, thanks in advance
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What app is it failing on? What size was it? Were you on a previous version of CM11? Just trying to get some background before diagnosing. I do see that you are down to 500 MB, so if its a big download you very well may be running out of space. The phone has about 5 gigs of free space when on CM11 M10.

sliker90 said:
hi guys,
i've a little big problem with my atrix HD: i've just installed the cyanogen 11 snapshot M10, after having done all the wipes, format system, data etc, after the reboot everything was fine, and i started reinstalling all the app i need, and there is the problem, apparently i don't have enough free space to download and install app... maybe there's something i don't know about the place where the apps are downloaded or something like that.. i've checked the play store cache, wiped it too but nothin changed... here a screenshot about the apps page, thanks in advance
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for starters, did you make sure that you are seeing the right internal memory for that? remember, there's that sdcard1 and legacy folder that does take up room. advise you look through those, grab up what you need, put it under one folder and delete the other. also, if its saying that on installing apps, go data/app-lib, delete files corresponding to app, and reinstall app.

idontkn1 said:
What app is it failing on? What size was it? Were you on a previous version of CM11? Just trying to get some background before diagnosing. I do see that you are down to 500 MB, so if its a big download you very well may be running out of space. The phone has about 5 gigs of free space when on CM11 M10.
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the app is google chrome, even if is a bit big, i don't think is big enough to fill all the free memory :/ the atrix was running a CM 11 snapshot M7

palmbeach05 said:
for starters, did you make sure that you are seeing the right internal memory for that? remember, there's that sdcard1 and legacy folder that does take up room. advise you look through those, grab up what you need, put it under one folder and delete the other. also, if its saying that on installing apps, go data/app-lib, delete files corresponding to app, and reinstall app.
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do you think that's something related to the internal SD card? do the apks are downloaded in the internal sdcard?

sliker90 said:
do you think that's something related to the internal SD card? do the apks are downloaded in the internal sdcard?
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Can you post a screenshot from the storage page with the internal sd?

do you mean, taken with the file manager?

sliker90 said:
do you think that's something related to the internal SD card? do the apks are downloaded in the internal sdcard?
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Can you post a screenshot from the storage page with the internal sd?
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sliker90 said:
do you mean, taken with the file manager?
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data partition access requires the use of a file manager that gives you root access (like root browser)
The internal storage that I was referring to is something that is usually seen when ppl use philz touch recovery (media1 vs media0 in philz). this does create a situation where you have your storage from a previous version of android and a storage from a newer version of android. for example, if using CM (I'm on CM10.2, but should be able to be seen on any version), you have the CM version of file manager included. open that and go to storage. in there you'll see emulated, sdcard1, and usbdisk. emulated refers to that older internal storage while sdcard1 refers to the newer

palmbeach05 said:
data partition access requires the use of a file manager that gives you root access (like root browser)
The internal storage that I was referring to is something that is usually seen when ppl use philz touch recovery (media1 vs media0 in philz). this does create a situation where you have your storage from a previous version of android and a storage from a newer version of android. for example, if using CM (I'm on CM10.2, but should be able to be seen on any version), you have the CM version of file manager included. open that and go to storage. in there you'll see emulated, sdcard1, and usbdisk. emulated refers to that older internal storage while sdcard1 refers to the newer
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in the first photo, you can see the content of storage directory in my phone:
1-Emulated = it contains the directories "0" and "Legacy";
2-Sdcard0 = it's for the "Internal sdcard";
3-Sdcard1 = it stands for the "External sdcard";
4-Usb Disk = maybe is the partition mounted when i plug an usb drive in ?
I've a clockwork recovery installed.
So just to undestand, when i format the system, it creates copied directories in the internal storage?
However, this is a a new screenshot from the app section, as you can see, i can't install chrome in its stable release, but i can download and install the beta version....WTF?

sliker90 said:
in the first photo, you can see the content of storage directory in my phone:
1-Emulated = it contains the directories "0" and "Legacy";
2-Sdcard0 = it's for the "Internal sdcard";
3-Sdcard1 = it stands for the "External sdcard";
4-Usb Disk = maybe is the partition mounted when i plug an usb drive in ?
I've a clockwork recovery installed.
So just to undestand, when i format the system, it creates copied directories in the internal storage?
However, this is a a new screenshot from the app section, as you can see, i can't install chrome in its stable release, but i can download and install the beta version....WTF?
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My bad, I hit a 1 instead of a 0 on the sdcard part. but yes, from what you described in your most recent post and the pic attatched, that is what I am referring to. That Emulated folder is what you need to go through, and move any files you want to keep over to sdcard0 (easier to work with), then delete everything inside Emulated. That should free up space.
Which CWM do you have?
I'm looking into the Chrome app right now to see what's going on with it. even though I'm on CM10.2, I've got both installed correctly. What is it saying when you try to download it?

clockwork version: v6.0.4.8
error displayed: -24, i've googled it and i found it's about memory leak problem

sliker90 said:
clockwork version: v6.0.4.8
error displayed: -24, i've googled it and i found it's about memory leak problem
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I recently had that error with adobe reader. I fixed mine by doing what I said earlier in the data partition, as well as going through the main folders within the data partition (data/app, data/app-lib, data/dalvik-cache, data/data) and deleting anything corresponding to the app.

[Q] Limited internal memory, SD Card data loss

My internal memory is really limited. I saw (and still see) only 1GB available, my SD card files were also all deleted. I opted to change roms, and after a fresh install (wipe data, cache, dalvik) of this rom problem still persists. Only things i've installed on here are Gapps, Dropbox, CF.Lumen and Facebook+Messenger. Current internal memory usage is shown here. The rom i was using before is this AOKP. I figured this would be the best option i had for asking what's causing it. Help would be much appreciated
EDIT : suddenly now I can install apps from the play store, while I couldn't yesterday. Dunno if it changes anything, but here's hoping.
EDIT2: after wiping everything with TWRP the memory returned to normal - cyanogen recovery didn't help, neither did cwm. So, TWRP wins, and i might start using it finally

grifsin said:
My internal memory is really limited. I saw (and still see) only 1GB available, my SD card files were also all deleted. I opted to change roms, and after a fresh install (wipe data, cache, dalvik) of this rom problem still persists. Only things i've installed on here are Gapps, Dropbox, CF.Lumen and Facebook+Messenger. Current internal memory usage is shown here. The rom i was using before is this AOKP. I figured this would be the best option i had for asking what's causing it. Help would be much appreciated
EDIT : suddenly now I can install apps from the play store, while I couldn't yesterday. Dunno if it changes anything, but here's hoping.
EDIT2: after wiping everything with TWRP the memory returned to normal - cyanogen recovery didn't help, neither did cwm. So, TWRP wins, and i might start using it finally
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Basically, you can do two things.
Use an app like sd maid to clear your cache or increase your internal memory by using an app like link2sd.
You can also use titaniumback (or any other app) to move your apps to sdcard.
Link2sd /titanium would require root to work
Basically, all app build up cache over time which can fill your internal memory. clearing it up regularly should help .

Hnk1 said:
Basically, you can do two things.
Use an app like sd maid to clear your cache or increase your internal memory by using an app like link2sd.
You can also use titaniumback (or any other app) to move your apps to sdcard.
Link2sd /titanium would require root to work
Basically, all app build up cache over time which can fill your internal memory. clearing it up regularly should help .
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(LATE, but it happened again)
This time it happened while transferring files via USB connection - it stopped working for a second, and then device reappeared, with SD card empty, internal memory empty and only showing 2,5 gigs clear - gonna report after clearing dalvik tho. As for normal cache - it's not a problem, i'm starting to suspect faulty hardware - it now limits my maximum internal storage capacity to ~4,3 Gb, according to Total Commander. Besides, i'm using sd maid every week, so it's not like im not taking proper care of my device.... It starts annoying me, i might need a new phone soon - if i start losing ~20 gigs of data every 3 months (backups are backups, but that's another thing) from my phone, and then have to re-install NEW systems every time it f***s up, it's too much hustle - especially that God only knows what causes that, and what fixes it
Screens explaining this:
Total Commander right after wipe (only ext-sd had some files recovered)
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Only 4,3 gigs, right after showing 11,7 max
As my problem came back, i'd appreciate any help - this time not in a form of "clear your cache" as that clearly is not the reason why it happens on different ROMs after a clean install(first on KitKat, then on CM12 - both from _infected) on otherwise stock Yuga.
EDIT1: Before clearing Dalvik (as i forgot cm recovery can't do that) i checked apps - one was using 6 gigs of space, so i deleted data - it then showed 8.1 gigs of space BUT the 'size' in properties changed to... 7,5 Mb. That confuses me, gonna start testing more as much as i can before i will be left without internet for around a month.

Internal Storage is Full - Please Help!

Hi All,
I currently am using a stock D415 LG L90 (Running Lollipop). I have no intention of rooting anytime soon, but my internal memory keeps getting full from multiple apps I have downloaded. I have a 32GB SD Card which is only using half of its capacity. I currently have it set to save all images and video captured to be stored onto the SD Card.
In my previous phones, I was easily able to dedicate my SD card as my primary source of storage, thus never having to run into the issue of having no memory and what not. Are there any solutions like these available?
I am open to rooting, I am kind of picky of not voiding the warranty as I have only had the phone for 10 months, but if rooting is my only option, I am willing to go ahead and do so.
Thanks All!

Uh, 94 views and no response? I am assuming I am the only person here with this issue?

Unfortunately the only way is to root and use Link2SD which is a paid application. You'll also have to partition your microSD card to have a second ext2/ext3 partition.
You probably have apps such as Whatsapp that refuses to store media files in external SD, I suggest you to backup the media folders to your external SD regularly.
I was facing the same problem with some apps, e.g. I have OALD and this app downloads a huge 450MB database file and stores in the internal SD that cannot be moved to external SD, I had to use Link2SD to move this kind of files to my ext3 partition in the external storage.
Since Android 4.3 we have this limitation, some apps cannot save data in the external storage. In v10 (kitkat) we had an option to switch the internal SD to external SD but it was a very intrusive modification with exposed framework and required unlock bootloader and root.

F. Gacrux said:
Unfortunately the only way is to root and use Link2SD which is a paid application. You'll also have to partition your microSD card to have a second ext2/ext3 partition.
You probably have apps such as Whatsapp that refuses to store media files in external SD, I suggest you to backup the media folders to your external SD regularly.
I was facing the same problem with some apps, e.g. I have OALD and this app downloads a huge 450MB database file and stores in the internal SD that cannot be moved to external SD, I had to use Link2SD to move this kind of files to my ext3 partition in the external storage.
Since Android 4.3 we have this limitation, some apps cannot save data in the external storage. In v10 (kitkat) we had an option to switch the internal SD to external SD but it was a very intrusive modification with exposed framework and required unlock bootloader and root.
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That is a real bummer, and big question mark as to why this kind of functionality is not open for the user to decide how to allocate memory... Are there specific ROM's that allow this instead?
I have downloaded Link2SD, are there proper tutorials on here on how to get root access on this phone?

It's for security reasons why android don't let some type of data to be saved on external microSD - fat32 doesn't support Unix file permissions, also, some apps such as Whatsapp was designed this way (they propably could save data in external SD, but somewhy they decided to not). In phones with 32 and 64GB this isn't really a problem, but even 16GB can be problematic for heavy users that likes to carry massive data in the phone.
To root, If Purpledrake (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-root-lg-g3-easily-purpledrake-lite-t2821000) don't work, your only hope is KingRoot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461). If you use the latter one, I suggest to immediately switch KingUser to SuperSU.

F. Gacrux said:
It's for security reasons why android don't let some type of data to be saved on external microSD - fat32 doesn't support Unix file permissions, also, some apps such as Whatsapp was designed this way (they propably could save data in external SD, but somewhy they decided to not). In phones with 32 and 64GB this isn't really a problem, but even 16GB can be problematic for heavy users that likes to carry massive data in the phone.
To root, If Purpledrake (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/root-root-lg-g3-easily-purpledrake-lite-t2821000) don't work, your only hope is KingRoot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461). If you use the latter one, I suggest to immediately switch KingUser to SuperSU.
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I had tried Purpledrake, but ran into this error:
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I went over and tried KingRoot, it ended up working. My question is - Which one is better? If I used KingRoot, what things should I be aware of dealing with this specific root method?
Otherwise, my phone is now rooted. I am going to try and partition my MicroSD card and see if I can see some success with the entire Link2SD method.

Use KingRoot, then replace with supersu: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
I unlocked my 410hn bootloader so I root directly from supersu flashable zip from twrp.
Today I noticed something interesting, do you use gmail app? I don't mean the google email account, I mean the app. If yes, take a look into your account settings configured in the app, it's set to sync all e-mails and attachments from the last 30 days, for this reason gmail was eating over 1GB of my internal memory, I configured to NOT sync anything (it's like saving stuff for offline read) and NOT download/load images automatically.
I went from 400MB of free space to almost 3GB. Had to clear app data first to make a clean start in the app and quick turn off those settings or it's going to download all over again, do you ever wonder why in the first run gmail takes a lot of time to sync? That's the reason, it's downloading your stuff from the last 30 days from every email account.

Yes I too have noticed that but when I try to open my gmail Google Play services force closes any idea on a solution to the problem
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System files using a lot of space

My System files are taking up a lot of space on my 64 GB N6. Trying to figure out what is taking up so much space. Considering the device comes in both a 32GB and a 64GB variant I can't see the OS using 35GB. Any thoughts? Running Lineage OS.
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Man0f5tee1e said:
My System files are taking up a lot of space on my 64 GB N6. Trying to figure out what is taking up so much space. Considering the device comes in both a 32GB and a 64GB variant I can't see the OS using 35GB. Any thoughts? Running Lineage OS.
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I don't understand your explanation. You say in the first sentence that system files are using space, and your second says you're trying to figure out what is using space. If you're rooted you could try DiskUsage. The alternative explanation could be the well-known problem of an update showing only half of your actual storage.

@dahawthorne: He had a screenshot showing system taking up too much space on his LineageOS install. That's not normal, but I think you hit upon the problem. The OP needs to format his internal storage in recovery to resolve this, as I'm willing to bet a userdata.img file was flashed prior to the ROM itself.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@dahawthorne: He had a screenshot showing system taking up too much space on his LineageOS install. That's not normal, but I think you hit upon the problem. The OP needs to format his internal storage in recovery to resolve this, as I'm willing to bet a userdata.img file was flashed prior to the ROM itself.
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Thanks for your advice. So I don't screw anything up, what options do I need to use when doing a wipe in TWRP?

I had this problem several years ago and I honestly can't remember how I resolved it. A quick search for "Android missing storage" shows a consensus that a factory reset usually fixes it, and if you have just installed LineageOS and don't mind starting all over again that's worth a try. Otherwise I can only suggest doing the reading to find another solution, or waiting for someone with a better memory to help. Sorry...
Edit: Strephon's advice is probably also a way to fix the size (he knows more than I do... ), but note that you'll lose all your data (photos, videos, etc.) in your device. You should never undertake any major update of a device without backing up first, so I'm guessing you've already covered this?
Edit 2: The TWRP option is in Advanced wipe - you have check boxes for system, data, cache, Dalvik & internal storage. When upgrading with a clean flash you wipe the first 4 but not internal storage so that at least you keep your photos on the device. This time you'll be doing the opposite - since it's the internal storage that's the problem, that's the only one you wipe.

@dahawthorne: Regardless of how much I may know, I don't always get it right.
From what I recall, formatting the internal storage is all he needs to do. However, if that doesn't work, the factory reset certainly will. The OP should back up everything onto his PC prior to performing either operation, because he will lose everything, as you note.

So after wiping and reimaging my phone, I found there is an option in TWRP to resize partitions. It's buried under the Wipe menu under Advanced => Repair or Change File System which is why I didn't see it before. I think my problem stemmed from a bad update Google pushed out when I was running the stock ROM. When I originally flashed Lineage it didn't automatically resize the partition like I assumed it would.