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memory problem

lbfginsel — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:06:28 GMT

My Mini Pro mentions little space in phone, so I changed the MicroSD card, I used 8GB now I have 32GB but still the phone mentions little space in Phone memory.

What should I do? The sd card is recognized, but also after formatting I still get the message little space in phone.

Please help!

Re: memory problem

Nessa — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:25:21 GMT

It's probably referring to the internal memory and not the memory card. Please try to clear your applications cache to free some space.

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:50:07 GMT

I am clearing my applications very often because this problem with the internal memory is happening over and over again, I would be happy if Sony could develop an app that allows you to install things on the microsd card instead of installing every app in the phone's own memory....

Re: memory problem

Nessa — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:13:06 GMT

In order to save applications to your memory card your phone must be running on Android™ 2.2 or above. Another solution would be to update your phone software: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:10:29 GMT

Nessa, I do update my X10 Mini Pro regular, I do have the latest software, I don't think Android 2.2 is available for the X10 Mini Pro?

Re: memory problem

Nessa — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:54:27 GMT

It isn't, but if you repair the phone software you're less likely to get this message, at least until the memory fills up again.

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:23:34 GMT

Nessa,

I was a fan of Sony Ericsson phones, but now I am not sure if Sony will be my next phone, only if it is possible to use a MSD card for installing apps, that's what makes it fun to use a smartphone....

I am a little disapointed now, happily I found a few apps that use the card for storage, for example K-9 e-mail app....

Sony is not planning any update of android on this phone?

Re: memory problem

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:25:13 GMT

there are ways around it

1) you can install a custom ROM 2.2 or 2.3

2) you can format your SD card then partition it so you can use it as internal storage for apps

let me know if you want to do either or

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:42:31 GMT

Hi uliwooly,

I do hav a lot pictures and music on the card, I wil have to upload all that again after formatting, I think the first option should be better for me, but you have to help me out with that....I don't have any idea how that works...

Laura

Re: memory problem

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:52:17 GMT

No problem

here you go 2.3

Xperia X10 mini pro

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415026

you have to keep in mind that flashing Custom ROMs could void your warranty.

there are some trade offs like you can't have High Quality pictures and ANT it's not working.

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:34:56 GMT

Uliwooly, I just found out how to root my device, that was no problem, so I am going to try the next step! I am not using ANT and High Quality pictures cost a lot of space.....

Thanks, I'll keep you informed!

Laura

Re: memory problem

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:20 GMT

Re: memory problem

Nessa — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:15:38 GMT

This phone will not be updated beyond 2.1. Our models running on 2.3 do have this option.

Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:19:27 GMT

Hi there,

I heve been busy trying to download "bootloader from this site: http://db.tt/ukt80PBn but DropBox gives me an eror....

I think this is much to difficult for me, My English is not that good...it is too technical...

March 2013 I can choose a new phone, best thing for me is to sit this out I think, I'm noet sure it will be a Sony phone again... I liked the size of the mini proi because it fits in my pocket when I am rideing my horse! All the other phones are too big I thought but HTC has small ones too...

Thanks for trying to help me!

:smileyblush:

Re: memory problem

Uliwooly — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:28:22 GMT

you should try the other option

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/142158#142158

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Re: memory problem

lbfginsel — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:36:27 GMT

Wow it works!!! Thanks, I have been busy whole evening but it is great, all my apps are on de memory card now!!!

Thanks a lot!!

Laura

Re: memory problem

Uliwooly — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:45:05 GMT

I know, I'm awesome

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