[Q] Why is phone telling me I am out of storage? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My rooted S2 has about 230mb left of the original ~2gb of internal storage (plus 10gb on the internal SD card aka USB storage). Yet, when I downloaded an 12mb app today, it said I was out of internal storage. How can that be? What is the remedy for that false message - like doing something via CWM? I did notice that by rebooting, the problem went away.

Greatest op title ever))) well my friend it seems ur phone knows that you are out of storage but he is not))))
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That's why they call it a smart phone and why I call it a not-smart-enough phone.

Happens sometimes, i think its play services problem so don't waste time flashing something else or formatting, just wait for a while and it gets okay

Dakura said:
Happens sometimes, i think its play services problem so don't waste time flashing something else or formatting, just wait for a while and it gets okay
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Thanks. That is good to know. Because it does seem sort of random. I'll wait it out and see what happens. If I do have to format, though, what is the best method? Factory data reset? Or something more deep down via CWM?

i had this problem for months on my phone Galaxy S2,
and i found the solution, just dial *#9900# then select the second option "Delete dumpstate/logcat"
Hope this will work for you..
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corvus.corax said:
Thanks. That is good to know. Because it does seem sort of random. I'll wait it out and see what happens. If I do have to format, though, what is the best method? Factory data reset? Or something more deep down via CWM?
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Have the same problem with flashed kitkat rom and i guess it is something to do with google services...
arvik from the Q&A tread suggested to try this checkdisk tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44009547&postcount=66329
rgds

corvus.corax said:
Thanks. That is good to know. Because it does seem sort of random. I'll wait it out and see what happens. If I do have to format, though, what is the best method? Factory data reset? Or something more deep down via CWM?
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If you want to thoroughly clean your phone, i would recommend GS2RomNuke by hawkerpaul, which is flashed via recovery, just search it and read the instructions, its very easy.

thanks.
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Massat91 said:
i had this problem for months on my phone Galaxy S2,
and i found the solution, just dial *#9900# then select the second option "Delete dumpstate/logcat"
Hope this will work for you..
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Some apps are installing/updating, some still are not, like Google Hangouts.
I just tried #9900# and got this failure message: "Connection problem or invalid MMI code."
Any idea what those are and why I am seeing that? I am using NeatROM 5.5.
BTW, before installing NeatROM 5.5, I ran HawkerPaul's kernel nuke and rom nuke.

It's *#9900#, was lacking the asterisk.

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Please help..

My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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tes5884 said:
My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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I don't mean to sound like a tool by suggesting this, but, have you wiped? Wipe cache and dalvik to start off with see if that works...and if it doesn't do a full wipe and get back to us.
Again, I'm not trying to be a ****...if you are beyond this level of help, well, we're gunna need more details.
i can tell you how to get a log but i cant tell you whats wrong using the log
plug your phone into your computer, using adb type in "adb logcat" and press enter and you should see a whole bunch of text start appearing
before you flash a rom do you do factory resets and make sure to wipe your cache and dalvik cache? that could be the problem..
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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If you've done a full wipe and tried different roms then I would be inclined to believe that the issue is likely hardware.
tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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I would use TWRP and do this:
Go into wipe menu, then Wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe data (factory reset). Go into advanced menu (I think) and there should be another wipe menu. Wipe /system. Then flash the ROM of your choice and it should be fixed. Wiping /system manually is the key since some ROMs don't do that (mine does, however)
Thanks ill try the advanced system wipe.
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Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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Another strange thing is, when I reboot via "adb reboot" it works fine...
tes5884 said:
Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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stock card?
daneurysm said:
stock card?
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none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
tes5884 said:
none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
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In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
daneurysm said:
In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
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ok I appreciate the help and I will look for a new card.
Went to a sprint store, they said its probably a hardware issue and they ordered me a new one.
Here's to hoping the new one one won't have any issues....
I appreciate all the help from you guys.
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[Q] Camera issue on CheckROM 3.1.1

Hi,
I've recently upgraded from CheckROM HD 2.0 to 3.1.1 on and every thing seems to be runing great with the exception of the camera.
Whenever I open the camera I get a message pop up that says 'Not enough memory'. This occurs even straight after rebooting or even clearing the memory on the phone.
I have tried reflashing the ROM, installing the camera hack from the kitchen, wiping the cache and anything else I can think of. Anyone else have any ideas?
No such problems myself, i suggest you ask in the CheckRom thread instead of starting a new one.
Can't post in there quite yet
mentasm said:
Can't post in there quite yet
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why not?
......
Says I need more posts or something.
Anyway, don't think its nessecarily CheckROM now. Flashed back to CRR HD 2.0 and I'm still getting the same error.
Think I might have to do a full wipe which I was hoping to avoid. Time to see how good Sprite Backup and Ti Backup work I guess.
jonny68 said:
why not?
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because he has just 3 posts. you need ten to be allowed to post into development section.
@ thread starter: reflash, maybe with factory reset? it's always good to wipe your device when you switch to another rom.
How embarrasing...
I was just starting to run some backups before doing a full wipe and got a message from Sprite saying it didn't have enough room to store a dropbox backup. Went and cleaned up my last few CWM backups and and some old ROMs and kernels. Just before I jumped into recovery mode I hit the camera and it works fine now. Seems to be that I had run out of space on my internal SD card.
Oh well, problem fixed. Flashing back to 3.1.1 now.
Thanks for the help anyways
mentasm said:
Seems to be that I had run out of space on my internal SD card.
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mentasm said:
How embarrasing...
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indeed

stock Rom i717

Hey can anyone. Give me stock Rom. For some reason internal 16gig space isn't mounted. I looked every where can't find anything for gn i717. Anyone help pls
1mile said:
Hey can anyone. Give me stock Rom. For some reason internal 16gig space isn't mounted. I looked every where can't find anything for gn i717. Anyone help pls
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i DON'T THINK THERE IS SUCH A THING YET.
If you just got it from Rogers, I would return it.
1mile said:
Hey can anyone. Give me stock Rom. For some reason internal 16gig space isn't mounted. I looked every where can't find anything for gn i717. Anyone help pls
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Go to Settings / Storage and make sure SD is mounted.
Your post makes absolutly no sense.
Well I bought it off someone. The problem is. storage I can't mount internal sd. If I try to open external sd it doesn't pick up. When I try to open camera message says I need to mount sd. I tried doing that in setting but nothing happens. I thought if there is way to reflash it I could mount it.
Might be something wrong with your phone, have you tried doing a factory reset?
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endine said:
Might be something wrong with your phone, have you tried doing a factory reset?
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Ya I tried that didn't work. the phones works fine but i cant download music to phone or use camera. Does this version have root access yet.
endine said:
Might be something wrong with your phone, have you tried doing a factory reset?
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+1 on on the factory reset.
1mile said:
Ya I tried that didn't work. the phones works fine but i cant download music to phone or use camera. Does this version have root access yet.
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No haven't seen anything in regards to root access.
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i did a factory reset as we speak. and still the same thing. thanks guys for all your help. I guess for now I have to wait till root access comes at least

[Q] Cannot download files from internet!!! Help

Hey everyone im new to this....im experiencing a problem ive only recently noticed on my s3 and that is that anytime i go to download anything off the Internet browser it stalls for a moment before forcing close....i remember last month i downloaded something small an there was no problem whatsoever so im just confused as to what is happening? I cleared my sd card and formatted it while in my phone but its made no difference.....i used Google Chrome to download something and its fine but my main internet app is not working in this sense.....does anybody have any sort of help....id be greatly appreciative if anyone could help
Purcell22 said:
Hey everyone im new to this....im experiencing a problem ive only recently noticed on my s3 and that is that anytime i go to download anything off the Internet browser it stalls for a moment before forcing close....i remember last month i downloaded something small an there was no problem whatsoever so im just confused as to what is happening? I cleared my sd card and formatted it while in my phone but its made no difference.....i used Google Chrome to download something and its fine but my main internet app is not working in this sense.....does anybody have any sort of help....id be greatly appreciative if anyone could help
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try wipe data factory reset and cache from CWM recovery :fingers-crossed:
sriram231092 said:
try wipe data factory reset and cache from CWM recovery :fingers-crossed:
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Rather a stupid reply wipe all data just to fix a small problem that is easier to ignore .
jje
JJEgan said:
Rather a stupid reply wipe all data just to fix a small problem that is easier to ignore .
jje
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Well im not gonna reset the phone at all but at the same time its not a problem you can ignore when you need to download something
Purcell22 said:
Well im not gonna reset the phone at all but at the same time its not a problem you can ignore when you need to download something
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Ignore as in use another browser as many do or wipe the cache of your stock browser .
jje
JJEgan said:
Ignore as in use another browser as many do or wipe the cache of your stock browser .
jje
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if it still does'nt work for ya..
you gotta do the factory reset.. it wont affect your intrenel data.. and if you got important apps, try backing up( if rooted, titanium or if you are not rooted.. there are some backup apps for non rooted but they wont manage torbackup data)

[Q] Major Issues!!!

I have done all the things in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632730
Everything "seemed" fine until I tried using WiFi, I actually have to hit the wifi button and then restart my phone for the wifi to actually work, weird...
Besides that, the phone has just been restarting itself and it's happening more and more. And lately, it's wicked slow with just about everything I try to do... its just super glitchy. So I thought that maybe starting from scratch would be the best way to make things right, and then re-root...
But doing this caused many questions while reading through the forum and I'm hoping that someone can help point me in the right direction...
I guess the most important questions are:
Do I wipe the phone and do a clean install, going back to stock first?
If so, because I have followed the instructions in the link above, what are the exact steps so that I don't brick it?
Should I just buy a new phone?
If I did a clean install and then re-root will it run better than it is now?
I have many more questions but I think answering these first will help out a lot...
Thanks to whoever can help me out...
Android Version 4.3
Baseband Version I605VRUEMJ9
Kernel Version 3.0.31
Build Number JSS15J.I605VRUEMJ9
Edit: I installed the new Dodol Launcher and miraculously my WiFi is working again! So I uninstalled the Nova Launcher... I am happy that I can toggle my wifi settings once again =) But I read something extremely upsetting about 2mins ago in regards to the people with unlimited data which I have, and that is, we cannot use third party apps to tether the hotspot if we did the 4.3 update!!!??? Does anyone know if this is true? I thought that I couldn't tether because my phone is somehow screwed up, not because they blocked me from using it...
James Mac said:
I have done all the things in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632730
Everything "seemed" fine until I tried using WiFi, I actually have to hit the wifi button and then restart my phone for the wifi to actually work, weird...
Besides that, the phone has just been restarting itself and it's happening more and more. And lately, it's wicked slow with just about everything I try to do... its just super glitchy. So I thought that maybe starting from scratch would be the best way to make things right, and then re-root...
But doing this caused many questions while reading through the forum and I'm hoping that someone can help point me in the right direction...
I guess the most important questions are:
Do I wipe the phone and do a clean install, going back to stock first?
If so, because I have followed the instructions in the link above, what are the exact steps so that I don't brick it?
Should I just buy a new phone?
If I did a clean install and then re-root will it run better than it is now?
I have many more questions but I think answering these first will help out a lot...
Thanks to whoever can help me out...
Android Version 4.3
Baseband Version I605VRUEMJ9
Kernel Version 3.0.31
Build Number JSS15J.I605VRUEMJ9
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I would Odin back to stock.. Just make sure you don't Odin to mj9..BC then you will be locked.. So Odin back to ramc3 and then run casual and reunlock.. Sometimes a clean slate helps.. But it maybe the phone for whatever reason..
Never experienced any issues like that
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lacoursiere18 said:
I would Odin back to stock.. Just make sure you don't Odin to mj9..BC then you will be locked.. So Odin back to ramc3 and then run casual and reunlock.. Sometimes a clean slate helps.. But it maybe the phone for whatever reason..
Never experienced any issues like that
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Thanks lacoursiere18!
After I get back to ramc3 and reunlock do you know how can I stop the OTA from popping up and trying to get me to install it? I want to be able to tether a mobile hotspot, so I need to stay on this one (because of the unlimited data), I think...?
On another note (no pun intended), I was starting the backup process and noticed that the phone has 10.3GB of internal storage, but when I add up all the folders it only amounts to 2.24GB! Does that mean that the OS is taking up 8GB!??? It just seems like a bit much and I can't see anything, there were no hidden folders or system files that I could find either... weird...
To stop the nag on the update use titanium backup to freeze SDM 1.0
TonikJDK said:
To stop the nag on the update use titanium backup to freeze SDM 1.0
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Thank you thank you thank you! This is awesome, I wish I had figured that out before I upgraded to 4.3 just to find out I couldn't tether lol
Alliance Rom build 25 doesn't see my 64gb memory card
I just went from version 22 to 25 of this Rom following all of the steps in the thread. Now my phone doesn't see my memory card at all. All of my apps apks through titanium backup and my music and pictures are on the card. Please help.
Alliance Rom build 25 doesn't see my 64gb memory card
I just went from version 22 to 25 of this Rom following all of the steps in the thread. Now my phone doesn't see my memory card at all. All of my apps apks through titanium backup and my music and pictures are on the card. Please help.
andoubleuar said:
I just went from version 22 to 25 of this Rom following all of the steps in the thread. Now my phone doesn't see my memory card at all. All of my apps apks through titanium backup and my music and pictures are on the card. Please help.
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How much free space do you still have on the sd card?
James Mac said:
How much free space do you still have on the sd card?
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31.5gb
andoubleuar said:
31.5gb
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Try backing up your data and then reformat it through your phone settings. If that doesn't work you might want to reflash the ROM. Or go into the settings and remount it that way. But if it worked fine before you flashed the ROM I would reflash....
James Mac said:
Try backing up your data and then reformat it through your phone settings. If that doesn't work you might want to reflash the ROM. Or go into the settings and remount it that way. But if it worked fine before you flashed the ROM I would reflash....
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Ok. When I flash does it matter if I leave my sd card and simple in the phone? (The last time I took everything out)
andoubleuar said:
Ok. When I flash does it matter if I leave my sd card and simple in the phone? (The last time I took everything out)
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It should matter because the default location flashes to the Internal storage location...
James Mac said:
It should matter because the default location flashes to the Internal storage location...
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Ok Thanks ill try the backup and formatting of the memory card then.
andoubleuar said:
Ok Thanks ill try the backup and formatting of the memory card then.
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I had no luck with the memory card back up because I had to format my sd card as expat for version 22. Do you know of any way I could email the developer of my Rom to see if there is a fix or update on the way to fix this. It says I have to wait to have 10 posts.
andoubleuar said:
Ok Thanks ill try the backup and formatting of the memory card then.
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James Mac said:
It should matter because the default location flashes to the Internal storage location...
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I had no luck with the memory card back up because I had to format my sd card as expat for version 22. Do you know of any way I could email the developer of my Rom to see if there is a fix or update on the way to fix this. It says I have to wait to have 10 posts.
It has to be the something to do with the format of the memory card and the ROM. My twrp recovery reads that all of my stuff is still there. It's just the version of the ROM that doesn't. Any ideas?
andoubleuar said:
I had no luck with the memory card back up because I had to format my sd card as expat for version 22. Do you know of any way I could email the developer of my Rom to see if there is a fix or update on the way to fix this. It says I have to wait to have 10 posts.
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I have been following the thread under the ROM and no one has said anything about having this issue but may even once I can post there I can contact beanstown106 directly. Thank you soo much for the help you have given me
andoubleuar said:
I have been following the thread under the ROM and no one has said anything about having this issue but may even once I can post there I can contact beanstown106 directly. Thank you soo much for the help you have given me
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How do I directly contact the developer of my rom?
andoubleuar said:
How do I directly contact the developer of my rom?
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Private message him/her:thumbup:
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lacoursiere18 said:
Private message him/her:thumbup:
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Thanks soo much I didn't think of that.

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