So my Padfone S (Black one) just got back from a service center because something happened and they changed my mainboard.
All is well, until I install some apps from the playstore and suddenly tells me my storage is full. I checked the storage settings. It says System Reserved 13.00GB/16.00GB. Wait what? My phone used 13GB just for system reserved and I can't store anything into it. I checked using my computer it only says 3GB. Check using asus file manager, it says 3GB too.
So I did factory reset after I know this. And the system reserved decrease to 5.23GB/16.00GB. I tried another factory reset (hopefully it decrease again) and system reserved stays the same 5.23GB/16.00GB.
So my question is, does anybody knows what that system reserved is?
How do I delete those? Or at least make it smaller?
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I never notice this before it gets to service center. So I don't know if it has this or not
Dimasdanz said:
So my Padfone S (Black one) just got back from a service center because something happened and they changed my mainboard.
All is well, until I install some apps from the playstore and suddenly tells me my storage is full. I checked the storage settings. It says System Reserved 13.00GB/16.00GB. Wait what? My phone used 13GB just for system reserved and I can't store anything into it. I checked using my computer it only says 3GB. Check using asus file manager, it says 3GB too.
So I did factory reset after I know this. And the system reserved decrease to 5.23GB/16.00GB. I tried another factory reset (hopefully it decrease again) and system reserved stays the same 5.23GB/16.00GB.
So my question is, does anybody knows what that system reserved is?
How do I delete those? Or at least make it smaller?
I never notice this before it gets to service center. So I don't know if it has this or not
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Mine is also at 5.23GB so I think that is normal.
Justatechie said:
Mine is also at 5.23GB so I think that is normal.
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Ya, I other Padfone S user said the same to me.
What's weird is that 13GB/16GB after service center thing but it's back to 5.23GB after factory reset.
I never check this before it gets to service center so I think's something's up. But it's not.
Thanks!
Dimasdanz said:
So my Padfone S (Black one) just got back from a service center because something happened and they changed my mainboard.
All is well, until I install some apps from the playstore and suddenly tells me my storage is full. I checked the storage settings. It says System Reserved 13.00GB/16.00GB. Wait what? My phone used 13GB just for system reserved and I can't store anything into it. I checked using my computer it only says 3GB. Check using asus file manager, it says 3GB too.
So I did factory reset after I know this. And the system reserved decrease to 5.23GB/16.00GB. I tried another factory reset (hopefully it decrease again) and system reserved stays the same 5.23GB/16.00GB.
So my question is, does anybody knows what that system reserved is?
How do I delete those? Or at least make it smaller?
I never notice this before it gets to service center. So I don't know if it has this or not
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5.2GB is standard for OS consumption. It is not unusual, and it cannot be deleted unless you flash custom rom that takes less space. As to why there was only 3gb left after the service center, well i dont know tbh.
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i just received a low disk space notification and i can not get rid of it. Just yesterday I had about 6gb of free space and today it says that i have 12mb left. i have not installed anything, as a matter of fact, i deleted some apps last night. I received this false notification before and all i did was wipe cache. this time i wiped both cache and dalvik and the issue is still there. any suggestions?
How much memory do you have left this time?
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How much memory do you have left this time?
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15mb
get the app "disk usage"........that is great for seeing what is using up disk space
Use Sdmaid which is available over play store and perform a system cleanup/app.
If youre getting the same error i have, gallery thumbnails are taking an insane amount of space without reason.
I use this app alot and it does wonders.
Hope it helps.
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sorry for bumping this but this issue is starting to annoy me. Since my last "Low on space" notification came on, i deleted a few games and that cleared the notification. ever since I have not installed any memory hogging apps then out of no where i get the "low on space" notification again, so i just left it and a couple of days the notification went away. it's happened a few times. Now the notification came back and my phone is acting up. I can not open Gallery, I can not receive SMS because it says no space. Viber force closes....arrrgh it's pissing me off. Not cool because i use this phone for work. I know for a fact that my internal memory should have free space because before the notifications i had 8-9gb of free memory. any suggestions or fixes?
i have had the same problem of missing disk space and used "Storage Analyser"
by LeveloKment, with root permissions it found what DiskUsage,Memory Map & DiskView could not find and that was thousands of logs located in system\data\log i deleted those logs and everything was fixed
this app gave the correct path size unlike the rest that i mentioned i hope that helped
iTK said:
i have had the same problem of missing disk space and used "Storage Analyser"
by LeveloKment, with root permissions it found what DiskUsage,Memory Map & DiskView could not find and that was thousands of logs located in system\data\log i deleted those logs and everything was fixed
this app gave the correct path size unlike the rest that i mentioned i hope that helped
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thanks. but i've tried installing those apps and my phone tells me "insufficient memory". i've deleted a few files, which free'd up 125mb of space and still won't allow me to install those apps. Anyways, i checked system/data/log and i have a few files in there but not sure which to delete.
swift2fly said:
thanks. but i've tried installing those apps and my phone tells me "insufficient memory". i've deleted a few files, which free'd up 125mb of space and still won't allow me to install those apps. Anyways, i checked system/data/log and i have a few files in there but not sure which to delete.
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i have erased the entire directory because most of it were RIL crash logs
iTK said:
i have erased the entire directory because most of it were RIL crash logs
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i deleted more files and was able to install Storage Analyzer. It showed a hidden folder containing a lot of thumbnail pictures, so i deleted that folder. In the app it shows i now have 8.48gb but in system settings under storage it says i have 192mb free and i still have the Low Memory notification. 8.48gb is about right because i took the time to look at all the folders on my internal memory.
since i dont know what steps you took i will need you to do the following in order to get more info
i will assume you are rooted:
1. tap on the 3 dots [top right corner]
2. tap on preferences
3. tap on expert options
and the check both boxes [important!!!]
4. tap on the bottom left icon
5. tap on data, let it finish, take a screenshot
6. tap on system let it finish take a screenshot
7. tap on storage/sdcard0 let it finish take a screenshot
8. also take a screenshot of settings>storage
post the screenshots here
to take screenshots hold home+lock buttons
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Here are my screen shots
just noticed that the SD card dropped another 2gb due to the hidden .thumbnail folder,(came back after i deleted it the first time) In Storage analyzer it said i had 8gib free now it's down to 6gib free and nothing the numbers didn't change in System/storage.
forgot to add Screen shot of Data
screen shot of data
swift2fly said:
screen shot of data
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For a quick and pain free method, just factory reset the phone, and run it on a stock firmware if you use a custom firmware.
Skander1998 said:
For a quick and pain free method, just factory reset the phone, and run it on a stock firmware if you use a custom firmware.
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As far as i know i'm using a ROM based on a stock firmware. I'm on ARHD v2.3.0 (ICS)
swift2fly said:
As far as i know i'm using a ROM based on a stock firmware. I'm on ARHD v2.3.0 (ICS)
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your problem seems to be in "DATA"
tap on /data
then tap on folder data
take a screenshot
almost there
Since I got the new version of 4.1.2 the device memory is completely full and I can barely do anything with the phone.
The apps are only taking 400MB and I have no idea what's taking the rest.
Please advise.
Thank you
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hi...
i had a similar problem on my sgs2 (with cm 10.1-20130710-NIGHTLY-i9100). it turned out to be a bug that was filling the folder /data/log with log files because of connection problems with the cellular network. the log files were using up more than 1 gb of space. if you have root you could take a look if that's using up your space.
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flipmess said:
hi...
i had a similar problem on my sgs2 (with cm 10.1-20130710-NIGHTLY-i9100). it turned out to be a bug that was filling the folder /data/log with log files because of connection problems with the cellular network. the log files were using up more than 1 gb of space. if you have root you could take a look if that's using up your space.
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I don't have root, but I tried to connect it to the computer and find this file - the file doesn't exists..
guyman20 said:
I don't have root, but I tried to connect it to the computer and find this file - the file doesn't exists..
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Seems /data partition is full. It's unaccessible without root.
I have looking similar situation 2 times, and solved with root magiic.
First time my external sdcars got a corrupted file with strange name - nobody knows how it was, but then media indexer gone mad - it consumes cpu for a days, and fill /data volume with kind of incomplete indexes.
Happy end was - to fix extenal sdcard filesystem, then clear media indexer data.
second case was caused with flickr uploader program. because of error in program (now it fixed) it writes a tons of data into log file, pllaced inside /data. Was fixed by removing program with all application data.
Both of that cases was fixed technically without a root, but first step was running "Storage Analyser" in root mode - to find folder with abnormal large size on /data partition.
iav said:
Seems /data partition is full. It's unaccessible without root.
I have looking similar situation 2 times, and solved with root magiic.
First time my external sdcars got a corrupted file with strange name - nobody knows how it was, but then media indexer gone mad - it consumes cpu for a days, and fill /data volume with kind of incomplete indexes.
Happy end was - to fix extenal sdcard filesystem, then clear media indexer data.
second case was caused with flickr uploader program. because of error in program (now it fixed) it writes a tons of data into log file, pllaced inside /data. Was fixed by removing program with all application data.
Both of that cases was fixed technically without a root, but first step was running "Storage Analyser" in root mode - to find folder with abnormal large size on /data partition.
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So can't I find such file by browsing through the computer? Won't it be visible there?
guyman20 said:
So can't I find such file by browsing through the computer? Won't it be visible there?
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Run check disk on ur computer.i had similiar problem before..
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
guyman20 said:
So can't I find such file by browsing through the computer? Won't it be visible there?
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paranoidisc tell truth. I run a filesystem check and fix on my PC, because error was at SD card.
you still can run a check filesystem on a PC unil filesystem is FAT and volume can be exported via USB as block deice ("usb storage").
or u can try this method suggested by @esd from NeatRom
Install this on your PC
http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/
connect your phone in mass storage mode and delete it using unlocker.
Good morning everyone. I'm here.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
Went to do a backup to Ext Card with almost 57GB on it. Chose NORMAL and left only boot, system, data and internal storage (default) checked. Specified Ext card as location. Process appears to start correctly (fast scrolling f files, but I never get the next screen with Flashfire band across the top showing the actual backing up - screen just goes dark except for blue light in upper left corner. It stops at that stage. Never reboots. I have to remove battery to restart, and when I look for the backup there's nothing except a popup that states "no backups found" and "restore from ADB."
Don't want to attempt flashing a new ROM (e.g., Stang5litre) if I can't get it to even backup.
wedmiston said:
Went to do a backup to Ext Card with almost 57GB on it. Chose NORMAL and left only boot, system, data and internal storage (default) checked. Specified Ext card as location. Process appears to start correctly (fast scrolling f files, but I never get the next screen with Flashfire band across the top showing the actual backing up - screen just goes dark except for blue light in upper left corner. It stops at that stage. Never reboots. I have to remove battery to restart, and when I look for the backup there's nothing except a popup that states "no backups found" and "restore from ADB.". Don't want to attempt flashing a new ROM (e.g., Stang5litre) if I can't get it to even backup.
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Questions, Concerns and Support regarding FlashFire should be posted on the following Official FlashFire thread.
[Android 4.2+][ROOT][2017.04.03] FlashFire v0.57 by Chainfire
Good Luck!
***Please Note: As always, I welcome any member to help with further valuable information/clarification for any of my posts.
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wedmiston said:
Went to do a backup to Ext Card with almost 57GB on it. Chose NORMAL and left only boot, system, data and internal storage (default) checked. Specified Ext card as location. Process appears to start correctly (fast scrolling f files, but I never get the next screen with Flashfire band across the top showing the actual backing up - screen just goes dark except for blue light in upper left corner. It stops at that stage. Never reboots. I have to remove battery to restart, and when I look for the backup there's nothing except a popup that states "no backups found" and "restore from ADB."
Don't want to attempt flashing a new ROM (e.g., Stang5litre) if I can't get it to even backup.
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Make sure you are using FF v.53, the newer versions don't work on this device.
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Uninstalled v.57 and installed v .53, but now when FF starts it goes through the opening sequence but then nothing. Just my basic home screen and apps as if it shut itself off. No error messages. Just poof! Gone.
Help. The solution you proposed isn't working. See me post previous to this.
wedmiston said:
Uninstalled v.57 and installed v .53, but now when FF starts it goes through the opening sequence but then nothing. Just my basic home screen and apps as if it shut itself off. No error messages. Just poof! Gone.
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You need to set date and time 01/01/2000 for FlashFire works on older versions...
Hi, all!
My phone died at the morning after using Bluetooth at the public. Is there a possibility to recover it with a data? LTE version.
Thanks in advance,
Mateusz
Does it turn on at all?
Does it bootloop?
boot-loop
Vagelis1608 said:
Does it turn on at all?
Does it bootloop?
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Yes, it is a boot-loop. PC doesn't see it.
@admin pls change my subject:]
matiz1999 said:
Yes, it is a boot-loop. PC doesn't see it.
@admin pls change my subject:]
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I take it you don't have root?
And the bootloader is locked?
Some year ago I have it rooted but I get back to standard software
matiz1999 said:
Some year ago I have it rooted but I get back to standard software
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Since you want to keep your data, try to get into download mode and flash a kdz.
If that doesn't work, I'm afraid you are gonna have to do a "hard reset" (factory reset/data wipe).
May you provide me with a good tutorial for doing it?
Here is one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797190
If it doesn't work, just use Google to find another one.
I will tell you about the hard reset, if you want.
I am problematic - and some alternative because I cannot install stuff on this PC - some portable version of LG drivers? I cannot find
matiz1999 said:
I am problematic - and some alternative because I cannot install stuff on this PC - some portable version of LG drivers? I cannot find
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Nope.
Get an admin to install it.
No way around it.
Unless you want to try the hard reset, which doesn't need a PC.
But you will lose all your data.
Sic! But on the downloaded mode, it's writing unrooted user b13>?
Sic! But in downloaded mode there's info that it is unrooted user b13>?
matiz1999 said:
Sic! But in downloaded mode there's info that it is unrooted user b13>?
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Even better!
That is meant for LG's engineers to see if your phone is rooted when you sent it in for a fix under the warranty.
If it says rooted, they will mark warranty void and won't fix it, unless you pay them.
Anyway, it let's you flash no matter what it says there.
So go ahead and flash the kdz.
Okay, cool for me.
I already started it but
1st I am not sure which version I have, can I check it somewhere
2nd the tool shows that my phone is disconnected
matiz1999 said:
Okay, cool for me.
I already started it but
1st I am not sure which version I have, can I check it somewhere
2nd the tool shows that my phone is disconnected
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There is a sticker behind the battery.
Vagelis1608 said:
There is a sticker behind the battery.
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die
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https://ibb.co/c0kwrk https://ibb.co/c0kwrk
"do you wish to cancel s/w update"
"phone is disconnected from the PC"
I tried already 3 more tutorials
matiz1999 said:
die https://ibb.co/c0kwrkhttps://ibb.co/c0kwrkhttps://ibb.co/c0kwrkhttps://ibb.co/c0kwrk
"do you wish to cancel s/w update"
"phone is disconnected from the PC"
I tried already 3 more tutorials
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Make sure that the cable is good.
The older it is, the more likely it is to cause issues during data transfers.
My suggestion?
Get a new one.
Or, you could borrow one from a friend, but make sure it works on data transfers, not just charging.
I made 2 kdz flashes but the phone still bricks. Rescue data, but all in all install Lineageos- CM RIP. Thank you!
PS: Subject to close:]
As anyone EVER recovered data after a Factory reset? There are so many people who just give blind advice to use android recovery software which actually doesn't work. I have contacted all data recovery they claim it's not possible after Android 8. If anyone has recovered data after a Factory Reset in Android 10. Please Share your thoughts. Also, I have contacted Data recovery specialists across the World who mentioned It's not possible after a factory reset.
Rooting OnePlus 8 ain't easy task. Also I spoke with stellar they don't support after Android 8.
Davevar said:
I understood the key is lost with the deletion.
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any questions left?
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any questions left?
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Never got any answer
the answer is keys are lost with the deletion.
Ok. So you mean anything which is permanently deleted on android 10 is not recoverable? I am not sure of key deletion I just googled and got tons of articles with different opinions. I will be glad if you explain it better here.
there are tons of opinions but there is only one truth.
Completely securely deleting a single file
My impression is that, if one wishes to be able to delete a certain file completely, without wiping an entire drive, one should never store it on an SSD. Is that right? Even with whole-disk-encry...
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True. My last question which I need some clarity. I read encryption works only when the screen password or lock has been set. Since this phone was used by my parent they never had any screen lock or password set. Not sure if it's encrypted without a screen lock or password. As I read it phone encrypts only when the screen password is set,. can you throw some light on this? I would really appreciate it.
Doesn't matter. In case no screen lock provided, KDF generates KEK without credentials. each file is encrypted with Per File Key that gets deleted together with file.
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https://source.android.com/docs/security/features/encryption/file-based#key-derivation
try to find copy of deleted files in .trashcan or .thumbnails with this app
FindMyPhoto – Recover Photos o - Apps on Google Play
A truely free app to recover deleted photos on Android devices.
play.google.com
Davevar said:
I permanently deleted some pics from my Android phone. Is there any way I can recover the pictures? This is Oneplus 8. Android version 10. I believe they come with file-based encryption from the factory not sure though. As I did a lot of googling I understood the key is lost with the deletion. can someone share if there is some way that I can recover the data?
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It seems possible to recover the photos, as long as they were not overwritten by other data.
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/208106/how-to-recover-a-deleted-file-from-data-partition
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...p-encfs-f2fs-tools-testdisk-photorec.3709380/
Hope that helps.
@wenyendev kindly read the answer you have just linked:
But first of all, see this answer to make sure your data is recoverable.
In short, recovery is more or less possible only if:
Your deleted data hasn't been TRIMmed or discarded.
And you haven't done a factory reset on encrypted /data partition.
source
These two old threads may cast some more insights.
[GUIDE] Internal Memory Data Recovery - Yes We Can!
This method does not seem to work on newer phones that apply TRIM or some other type of partition clearing implementation. If anyone has recovered their data on a device newer than Android 4.3 please pm me and let me know. The Preamble Did you...
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[Guide] Undelete / Data Recovery - Internal Memory
Hello here is a guide to Recover Deleted files from internal memory From Any android Phone You Need 1.Rooted Android phone ( In my case i used Note 2 N7105 ) 2.Install busybox ( Note : Install in /system/bin NOT at system/xbin ) 3.Drivers...
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