Low on space

[#1]

Hello,

I keep getting an indicator on my phone that says 'Low on space - Phone storage space is getting low'.

I'm not sure why this keeps on occuring, ive practically deleted all my apps, and several other items. I even purchased a brand new memory card which is 8 GB and have inserted into my phone, although im not sure what to do with that. Is there any way I can store all my items into my new memory card? I'm not even able to enjoy my phone with this constant 'low space' indicator that keeps on showing up.

I purchased my unlocked phone a few months ago, and i'm still unsure of a few of its features. It would mean a lot to me if my question is answered.

Thank you,

Sara

[#2]

Hi Sara07!

The low on space notification pops up when there is less free space available in your internal phone memory. There are 2 types - phone memory (internal) and SD card (external)

All of your apps are installed and stored on your phone memory. Phone memory is quite smaller than your SD card memory. So, even if you have a lot of space on your SD card, the notification will pop up if there is less space in your phone memory. The notification usually pops up when the phone memory free space is below 20 MB. To remove the notification, you'll need to free up space from your phone memory by uninstalling applications and cleaning cache (like you did with ringtones, I guess, which is not recommended) Always read what the cache contains before cleaning it. It is not garbage, but contains important data used by the applications.

I will suggest you to upgrade your phone to the latest operating system software from SE. Upgrade your phone from Android 1.6 (Donut) to Android 2.1 (Eclair)

Android 2.1 is far more better with new features and improvements than Donut. You'll get a new and better set of ringtones and more cool stuff with Android 2.1

Check out this video from SE Support which tells you the increased functionality in X10 Mini Pro with Android 2.1

Once you decide to update it, you'll need only 1 software application (provided by SE) to update your phone. Check out the instructions and download Update Service from here.

You can also find more information here. Also check about Backup & Restore app in that link if you don't want to loose data in phone upon update...

I hope you enjoy your phone with Android 2.1

All the links I've given in this post are from Sony Ericsson sites.

[Uliwooly]

if you want Apps2SD

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8579902#post8579902

This new Turial is not from me credits go to tot31

I'm writing the how to my own way, hope this will more helpful..

How To : App2sd on Xperia X10i mini

Pre Installation.
I'm assuming that you have just fresh install 2.1/1.6 firmware and root your phone before you start the procedure. This is how I did with my phone.
1. Reinstall 2.1 firmware by using Sony Ericsson Update Service.
2. Root the phone by using SuperOneClick ( http://d01.megashares.com/dl/1xcuTic/Super...4-ShortFuse.zip ). More info on SuperOneClick, go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Note : Please disable any anti virus especially Kaspersky as it will give false virus alarm and will delete one of the file.

Step 1 : Preparing your micro SD Card.
Please refer to this link ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index...rd_partitioning ) on how to prepare your micro sd card. For better performance I would advise that you use a Class 10 card instead of the original card that comes with the phone because the card is only Class 2 card. For more infomation on speed class rating of sd card please go here -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital

An excerpt taken from wikipedia :-
The following are the ratings of some currently available cards:
* Class 0 - These cards do not specify performance, which includes all legacy cards prior to class specifications.
* Class 2 - Minimum of 2 MB/s performance. Lowest speed for SDHC cards.
* Class 4 - Minimum of 4 MB/s performance.
* Class 6 - Minimum of 6 MB/s performance.
* Class 10 - Minimum of 10 MB/s performance.

Note : The recommended maximum size of ext2 partition is 1.4GB. I've tried 3GB before and ended up with unstable system and eventually crash the phone. So if you're really greedy since you've bought a 16GB or 32GB card to partition the ext2 more than the recommended size and if your phone is unstable, you've been warn.

Step 2 : Download the related files.
1. App2sd : see attachment
2. adb shell : see attachment

Step 3 : Enabling USB Debugging mode on you phone.
Go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging (check this option).

Step 4 : Installing App2sd.
Create a folder name adb in your pc and extract all the files from adb.zip into this folder.

Connect your phone to your pc and mount the sd card. Extract all the file from app2sd2.1.zip to the root of your sd card. Make sure to unmount the sd card before continue the next step.

In your pc open up a dos terminal box by typing cmd in the Search programs and files box.

Type

cd /adb

then type

adb shell

then type

sh /sdcard/app2sd.sh

you'll be presented by this screen...
+________________________________+
|********************************|
|*Welcome To wolfilein's App2sd *|
|*installing script *|
|********************************|
+--------------------------------+

~this version should be go on any device ~

+___________________+
|********************|
|* Menu *|
|* *|
|*[0] install app2sd*|
|*[1] remove app2sd *|
|*[2] exit *|
|********************|
+--------------------+
[0]

now just press the enter key & wait.

Important : Make sure to set your phone screen timeout to the max because Superuser will ask for your permission to allow this script to run. If your screen goes blank, you can't see this prompt and the installation will fail.

after a while you'll get this..

busybox is /system/bin/busybox
rm failed for /etc/mount_sd.sh, No such file or directory
+________________________________+
|********************************|
| finished going reboot now |
|********************************|
+--------------------------------+

Don't worry, actually it does not fail. I also got the same message and I also thought it failed but when install all the apps and check using Minitool Partition Wizard and Linux Reader for windows, all my applications are installed into my card (see my previous post with screenshot).

The Explanation
If you look through the app2sd.sh script, command rm /etc/mount_sd.sh means remove/delete the mount_sd.sh file from /etc folder, since that file does not exist in the fresh install phone, it gives this error message but continue with other commands..

rm /etc/mount_sd.sh
mv /system/bin/sh /system/bin/sh_bak
cat /sdcard/sh.sh > /system/bin/sh
chmod 777 /system/bin/sh
busybox cp /sdcard/mount_sd.sh /etc/mount_sd.sh
echo "
+________________________________+
|********************************|
| finished going reboot now |
|********************************|
+--------------------------------+
"
sleep 1
reboot

Finally after a reboot, your phone is ready with app2sd. From now on when you install any applications it will save into your sd card.

Disclaimer : Do this at your own risk. I will not responsible if any injuries or damage occur to you or your phone

[#4]

yes you can upgrade to 2.1 - install sony ericsson pc companion and connect your phone to the computer - there is am upgrade button. it clears your phone of aps and games you put in but you can always put them back in or back them up on pc first then reinstall them.

[#5]

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL THAT REPLIED!

Wow, I did not have time earlier to check back on the posts. Unfortunately, this phone is quite confusing to me, as it is my first Android - Smart Phone. The instructions that you all have posted seem quite confusing. Is their any way I can send my phone over to the company so they can install the latest update? I believe I am still running on 1.6 and my phone is just getting worse and worse by the day. It is quite terrible to believe that I have to clear my memory all the time! I think that I will have to reset my phone of its contents and start all over.

[Johan]

I can understand if you find the posts above a bit cryptic if you're a first time smart phone user. But if you're having troubles updating the software maybe you could visit any local retailers to get help with the update. Most of the retailer that have a in-store computer can help users with updates.

[#7]

hey what happens if you download a game that takes up more internal memory than the device has?

[#8]

I have this problem on a 2.3.4 Lt15i Arc. It's massively irritating, all the more so for the fact that I have App2SD-ed the crap out of it, have only maybe 20 apps downloaded that are saved on my phone memory and am far from a compulsive app hoarder.

It's this kind of thing that makes me think SE either are not able to anticipate their user's behaviour and provide too little memory or it's some kind of cynical way to force users to upgrade handsets to a newer one with more internal memory.

In any case, when people ask me if I like my phone, I find I can't help myself it being one of the first things I say. Which is a shame as it's a good phone in so many ways.

I don't suppose they have worked out a way to free up space? Or even turn off the warning, I have 29MB free internal storage and I would love to stop it whining at me in the notifications bar.

[uliwooly-wooly]

@ curtina I doubt you can do that, indeed there are games that are few GBs but they will be on your SD card not your internal memory, well partially they will but only few MB.

@ diarmuidobrien it seems that Sony messed up big time,

the first Xperia generation (2010) the X10 had 1GB of internal memory

2011 around 320MB

and now 2012 won't have micro SD cards just internal memory, which it sucks, unless is the Ion which will have both.

[Rudoniah]

I have the same problem with Sony Xperia c1505 single sim card.

and i hae 1Gb free on the internal Storage