full memory - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My girlfriend uses Galaxy S2. She can't install any apps anymore because her memory was full. It seems that the 16gb is devided up in 2 parts of which 2gb is used for the system. the other 14gb are practically empty but the system part of the memory is full. Will installing a new rom and or kernel help this? And what ROM/kernel would you recommend.

Anderjax said:
My girlfriend uses Galaxy S2. She can't install any apps anymore because her memory was full. It seems that the 16gb is devided up in 2 parts of which 2gb is used for the system. the other 14gb are practically empty but the system part of the memory is full. Will installing a new rom and or kernel help this? And what ROM/kernel would you recommend.
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Hi,
Installing a new rom should free up the space for apps since you will require a factory reset.
For recommendations, try Slimsaber 4.4.4 by Fusionjack with Apolo kernel (DorimanX may be a little too complex especially for new user). If you don't like it, CM12.1 (Lollipop) or NeatROM (Stock 4.1.2 based ROM) are also nice options too.
Alternatively, if you don't want to go through changing roms, you may find re-partitioning a better option using this guide:
[MOD][GUIDE]Partition your internal memory for better App management (Pit Files)
Good Luck! - gsstudios

gsstudios said:
Hi,
Installing a new rom should free up the space for apps since you will require a factory reset.
For recommendations, try Slimsaber 4.4.4 by Fusionjack with Apolo kernel (DorimanX may be a little too complex especially for new user). If you don't like it, CM12.1 (Lollipop) or NeatROM (Stock 4.1.2 based ROM) are also nice options too.
Alternatively, if you don't want to go through changing roms, you may find re-partitioning a better option using this guide:
[MOD][GUIDE]Partition your internal memory for better App management (Pit Files)
Good Luck! - gsstudios
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How about the Gustavo kernel which is recommended here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ivatives/mod-increase-partition-size-t3011162

just re-partition your memory..after u can use trim and make it faster

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[Q] SafeStrap 3.11 - Free space question

My question is related to the speed of your phone if you have partitioned out all of the available space in SafeStrap. My stock rom takes up about 3gb, and my two other rom slots take up the remainder. Is this a problem for the phone's performance or is it fine? I just wanted to make sure. If it is a problem with performance, should I go into the Stock rom and delete all of the apps there? What else could I do to lower the Stock rom's space? Thank you!
raiderstudent said:
My question is related to the speed of your phone if you have partitioned out all of the available space in SafeStrap. My stock rom takes up about 3gb, and my two other rom slots take up the remainder. Is this a problem for the phone's performance or is it fine? I just wanted to make sure. If it is a problem with performance, should I go into the Stock rom and delete all of the apps there? What else could I do to lower the Stock rom's space? Thank you!
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It will not affect your Phone performance . Just move your apps to SD ( external card ) to get more space. I am running stock + 3 ROM ...

Question about Internal memory, MTP and usb storage

Hi,
I know that in i9000 (Galaxy s1) running 2.3.5, if you wipe data, or flashing a rom - The system is wiped, and the big DATA partition isn't wiped.
Another fact is - that the internal memort can be full due lots of apps etc.
My question is:
Is this issue been changed in one of the 4.x versions? Is it true that in 4.x if internal memory is full, then data goes automatically to internal sd memory?
Thanks!
shakta said:
Hi,
I know that in i9000 (Galaxy s1) running 2.3.5, if you wipe data, or flashing a rom - The system is wiped, and the big DATA partition isn't wiped.
Another fact is - that the internal memort can be full due lots of apps etc.
My question is:
Is this issue been changed in one of the 4.x versions? Is it true that in 4.x if internal memory is full, then data goes automatically to internal sd memory?
Thanks!
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AFAIK there is no such automatic overflow to internal sdcard 9the 11.5gb) when internal memory (the 2gb) is full on 4.x roms, but some 4.x custom roms does support 'Apps2sd' feature, which u can try
Sun90 said:
AFAIK there is no such automatic overflow to internal sdcard 9the 11.5gb) when internal memory (the 2gb) is full on 4.x roms, but some 4.x custom roms does support 'Apps2sd' feature, which u can try
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Thanks.
So what you say that i9300 that running stock roms, might be in a situation where device show "memory is full", when Internal SD is had lots of free space?
I am talking about the well known issue with memory partitions...
Cause I have been told that MTP method had fixed/changed it.
About App2SD, I know this trick, but what I'm asking is if it is still neccassatt in new devices/new version (i9300, i9500 etc)
Tnx!

[Q] Android 4.4 ROMs that support exFAT?

As the title says, I'm looking for a ROM that is KK based, but also supports exFAT formatted MicroSD Cards. I was on OmniROM and CyanogenMod, and I like the ROMs, but I'm not sure if they support exFAT formatted MicroSD cards or not. I know they don't support ext4 formatted SD cards well, which is why I temporarily rolled back to a 4.3 Sammy based ROM. I prefer KK, but I also don't want to have to keep my MicroSD card formatted in FAT32 if I don't have to.
exFAT support on omnirom via boeffla kernel
Recently, I was exploring OmniROM 4.4.2 and was quite amazed that i could not see my files on a 64GB exfat formatted sd card... Though, in CWM, my files were definitely there, but the ROM could not see them.
I fixed this by flashing the amazing boeffla kernel and set the exfat module to ON in boeffla config 2 app. the files on the SD card were immediately visible. i did not have success with googy max 2 kernel, though... boeffla did the job.
i had also temasek ROM CM11 4.4.2 recently and the rom definitely supports exfat, you can use whatever kernel u want.
2014rokas said:
Recently, I was exploring OmniROM 4.4.2 and was quite amazed that i could not see my files on a 64GB exfat formatted sd card... Though, in CWM, my files were definitely there, but the ROM could not see them.
I fixed this by flashing the amazing boeffla kernel and set the exfat module to ON in boeffla config 2 app. the files on the SD card were immediately visible. i did not have success with googy max 2 kernel, though... boeffla did the job.
i had also temasek ROM CM11 4.4.2 recently and the rom definitely supports exfat, you can use whatever kernel u want.
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Thanks. Temasek's CM11 seems to be working fine for accessing my exFAT partitioned card. Is there a way to have Temasek auto-update, (I'm a fan of running the latest and greatest), or do I have to manually update it? I don't see an option for system updates.
no auto update, just manual
k-semler said:
Thanks. Temasek's CM11 seems to be working fine for accessing my exFAT partitioned card. Is there a way to have Temasek auto-update, (I'm a fan of running the latest and greatest), or do I have to manually update it? I don't see an option for system updates.
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The latest doesnt always mean better. there is always experimenting involved and the new code can contain bugs. like for example a user has recently reported that he has a sudden battery drain on the newest V58 and did not have this behaviour on V57. or - someone else reported an unstable LED notification. i had this issue too. or - the newer ROM could be without a feature you liked. (halo was gone after several releases...).
you can read about newest experiences and findings here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...m11-temaseks-unofficial-build-t2681344/page43
also, this was an old thread, you will find tons of valuable formation there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/cm11-temaseks-unofficial-build-v30-t1797109
this rom doesnt have an auto update, you have to use it this way:
HOW TO INSTALL
Latest official CWM recommended but not required.
Read this first -> CLICK ME
1st Time Installing
Download the zip
Download Gapps
WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET
Install the update zip from recovery
Install gapps
Reboot
Already installed CM11.0
Download the zip
Install the update zip from recovery
Reflash gapps (if you are using pa gapps)
Reboot
i experienced problems while dirty flashing, i steped from V50 to V56 and the ROM was misbehaving. so from there on, i use cache / dalvik cache reset after EACH mentioned dirtyflashing step (rom flash, clean both, then gapps flash, clean both).

[Q] Galaxy S2 Questions about OS partitions and custom roms

Hello.
My Father has a Galaxy S II , and he is always complaining that his phone is low on space.
The phone is 16GB and has another 16GB MicroSD card.
Most of his on-board integrated 16GB is free, and his MicroSD card is almost completely empty, the problem is that this phone has a very small Android OS 2GB partition, and every time he installs an app it always leaves something on the OS partition (even after manually moving every possible app to SD using the built in Move To SD, and placing all photos and videos on MicroSD). So even with very few Apps installed his phone is always begging for space since essentially he can only make use of 2GB of his 32GB of storage.
So I have considered maybe the best way to fix this his issue, is to install a Custom ROM on his phone, which only contains 1 Single Partition for the integrated 16GB of storage space, and another partition for the 16GB of MicroSD storage.
Thus eliminating the limited 2GB OS partition. (basically make it like every new Android phone since the galaxy S2)
I have never used a custom Android ROM so this is new to me ( i am more familiar with PC's).
So my primary question before I start looking for info and procedures on rooting and custom roms for this phone is as follows:
IS it possible to even install a new android OS on this phone which will have only one primary partition, or is this phone forever destined to only work as it is now with a small 2GB OS partition? In other words is there a hardware limitation which prevents this phone from addressing more than 2GB for its OS partition?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
mr_interested said:
IS it possible to even install a new android OS on this phone which will have only one primary partition, or is this phone forever destined to only work as it is now with a small 2GB OS partition? In other words is there a hardware limitation which prevents this phone from addressing more than 2GB for its OS partition?
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You can repartition the phone using a modified PIT file. You will be able to increase the Data partition to avoid the "out of space" when installing or updating apps. The tradeoff is to have a smaller internal SD partition.
I have done it to my S 2.
There is a thread with clear instructions on how to do it. You will have to learn to use Odin, but that will be very useful as long as you have Samsung phones.
Here is the link: [MOD][GUIDE]Partition your internal memory for better App management (Pit Files)
svbarbosa said:
You can repartition the phone using a modified PIT file. You will be able to increase the Data partition to avoid the "out of space" when installing or updating apps. The tradeoff is to have a smaller internal SD partition.
I have done it to my S 2.
There is a thread with clear instructions on how to do it. You will have to learn to use Odin, but that will be very useful as long as you have Samsung phones.
Here is the link: [MOD][GUIDE]Partition your internal memory for better App management (Pit Files)
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Thanks for the info.
Would it not be easier to just format the phone and start from scratch by installing a new custom Android OS ?
Will starting from scratch with a new OS allow me to set my partitions (just like on a PC) ?
Thanks again.
mr_interested said:
Thanks for the info.
Would it not be easier to just format the phone and start from scratch by installing a new custom Android OS ?
Will starting from scratch with a new OS allow me to set my partitions (just like on a PC) ?
Thanks again.
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No. You must use the Odin / Pit file to modify partition sizes.
And yes, that assumes you will flash a new rom.
svbarbosa said:
No. You must use the Odin / Pit file to modify partition sizes.
And yes, that assumes you will flash a new rom.
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Don't forget to mention that re-partitioning your phone will delete all data so do a backup!!!!!
gsstudios said:
Don't forget to mention that re-partitioning your phone will delete all data so do a backup!!!!!
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Well said.
I did not mention it because it is the first step in the instructions.
But it is never too much to repeat. Backup! Backup! Backup!

smallest rom

Hi there,
I'm sticking with the oos rom...works ok no issues and no big needs for ultra customization.
but.
16Gb are not nough and since I dont' want to sacrifice apps, I'm looking for the rom that need less space on the internal memory...to free some space once installed...
are all the rom made equal?
Tnx guys!
pakgio said:
Hi there,
I'm sticking with the oos rom...works ok no issues and no big needs for ultra customization.
but.
16Gb are not nough and since I dont' want to sacrifice apps, I'm looking for the rom that need less space on the internal memory...to free some space once installed...
are all the rom made equal?
Tnx guys!
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It doesn't really make a difference. Get a micro SD card and use it to expand your storage.
I know I can use an SD and I do use an SD but actually on the internal memory there are 7gb of apps 3,26gb of other and less than 1gb of images, video audio and cache data.
the apps installed are not apps that I can move on the sd.
pakgio said:
I know I can use an SD and I do use an SD but actually on the internal memory there are 7gb of apps 3,26gb of other and less than 1gb of images, video audio and cache data.
the apps installed are not apps that I can move on the sd.
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Well, what you bought is what you got.
Opx has only 16Gb int. memory which only left available less than 12Gb.
Doesn't matter if you flash N custom ROMs, it only has slightly different size (without inbuilt Gapps package). If you're so curious then go for stock AOSP/Pure Nexus ROMs which only has stock/less features.
Weird to me, what kind of apps/games installed on yours so your lack of memory? (seemed so).
I've 70 apps installed with only 1 game, and i still have plenty of memory left.
*If you're on rooted device then just delete any unwanted system apps/services using ES file explorer or kinda. Although that only free small amount of sizes in system memory.
So the trick is: Do not install way too many apps/games that eats memory a lot.
pakgio said:
I know I can use an SD and I do use an SD but actually on the internal memory there are 7gb of apps 3,26gb of other and less than 1gb of images, video audio and cache data.
the apps installed are not apps that I can move on the sd.
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Get one of the nougat ROMs(I highly recommend Paranoid Android), format your SD card as internal storage and you won't have to worry about filling your internal storage up.
aryan.arora180 said:
Get one of the nougat ROMs(I highly recommend Paranoid Android), format your SD card as internal storage and you won't have to worry about filling your internal storage up.
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Hi Pune, did you try this approach? have you hever noticed any problem( slow down glitch anything) using apps from sd?
I'm really happy with my onyx, the only downside is the free memory....
pakgio said:
I know I can use an SD and I do use an SD but actually on the internal memory there are 7gb of apps 3,26gb of other and less than 1gb of images, video audio and cache data.
the apps installed are not apps that I can move on the sd.
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You can root your OOS > remove all the bloat ( saves approx. 400MB) unroot ( if your not into having your device rooted) and perhaps move those image/video files to exSD.
Flashing a custom rom will probably save you 500 MB including gapps.
The smallest ROM right now would be AOSP-CAF
If you ask smallest rom in size it would be Slimrom, but it doesn't matter, since rom along with all system apps installed on system partition, system partition taking space from internal storage, IINM onyx has fixed 2 gb system partition built in...
Your only option is root your device, bought a micro sdcard and use apps called app2sd, link2sd or foldermount or some apps similar like that.
pakgio said:
Hi Pune, did you try this approach? have you hever noticed any problem( slow down glitch anything) using apps from sd?
I'm really happy with my onyx, the only downside is the free memory....
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No I've not had any noticeable performance slow downs when using the SD card. However, do find a reliable ROM that does not have bugs when doing so. For that I'd recommend PureNexus despite the fact that it hasn't been updated for a while. It has been the stablest ROM I've seen so far with Onyx.
The size of the ROM doesn't matter. The device has a separate partition for it anyway. You could have a 600mb ROM and it would be no more intrusive than a ROM that's 300mb.
Another thing, using a ROM with more features does not mean you will suffer from a performance deficit. Enabling some of these features could however have an impact on battery life.
If the features themselves do have a performance impact then I think the ROM team needs to question why they implemented it in the first place.
At the end of the day, they all use the same partition so there's no use in worrying about it
pakgio said:
Hi there,
I'm sticking with the oos rom...works ok no issues and no big needs for ultra customization.
but.
16Gb are not nough and since I dont' want to sacrifice apps, I'm looking for the rom that need less space on the internal memory...to free some space once installed...
are all the rom made equal?
Tnx guys!
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Use Modded OOS, in that way you have both the original OOS with all the extra things removed by default and you would've 6-7 GB free space available on your internal memory. I am also using it. Give it a try
you should move to a custom ROM. They are very good and will save you many GBs of storage and RAM

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