Running low on memory

[ItsQueen]

I would like to start off by saying thanks for the previous answers from my previous threads. It has been almost 1 month since I have had my phone, and installed around 12 apps only and 7 songs. I still need to download lots more but surprise surprise, when I tried to download Amazon Shopping, it said my phone had insufficient memory. I really want more memory since pictures and videos also come to mind. Is it possible to add more memory to my phone. I am a bit of an android phone noob. Thank you in advance!
~ItsQueen

 

[Jeffrey]

If you phone has an SD card you can move your music and photos there. If not you will need to use Cloud Storage.

 

[leeshor]

In answer to your question, the only way to add memory is to use what @Jeffrey suggested as you can't add internal storage. How much storage did you start with and how much remains. Check under settings (maybe in device) storage.

 

[ItsQueen]

If you phone has an SD card you can move your music and photos there. If not you will need to use Cloud Storage.

In answer to your question, the only way to add memory is to use what @Jeffrey suggested as you can't add internal storage. How much storage did you start with and how much remains. Check under settings (maybe in device) storage.

I like the Cloud Storage idea. I will try it right now! Thanks! ItsQueen(still learning the Droid Ways)

 

[cr6]

I'm surprised you're out of space with what you've downloaded so far. What make/model device do you have, if you don't mind me asking.

S5 tap'n

 

[FoxKat]

Go to settings, then storage, and you should see a screen something like this...

Please report back the Total Space, Storage, Available, Apps, Pictures and Audio. You can also scroll down and see Downloads, Cache and Misc.

 

[ItsQueen]

I'm surprised you're out of space with what you've downloaded so far. What make/model device do you have, if you don't mind me asking.

S5 tap'n

I have an Alcatel OneTouch phone powered by Android. Total space is 2.06 GB.

 

[ItsQueen]

Go to settings, then storage, and you should see a screen something like this...

Please report back the Total Space, Storage, Available, Apps, Pictures and Audio. You can also scroll down and see Downloads, Cache and Misc.

Since I am currently on my laptop I will type what it says.
Available- 331MB
Apps-1.25GB
Pictures,Videos-140kb
Audio- 6.27MB
Downloads-40.89MB
Cached Data-526MB
Misc.-1.15MB

 

[FoxKat]

Well that pretty much explains it. Only 2GB of storage is terribly limiting. In this day and age I find it hard to believe the phones would come so light on storage.

 

[cr6]

Understandable with a low - mid range device as this. As mentioned previously, cloud storage would be your best option at this point. Good luck!

S5 tap'n

 

[FoxKat]

There really isn't much you can do. Sure cloud storage will allow you to store and have access to photos, videos and music off of your device, but the physical limits of the internal storage prevent you from installing more than a relatively small number of apps. Right now you're maxed out. With only 331MB left, and only 47MB+ taken up by pics, vids and downloads, you're essentially at the end of the phone's internal capacity. In other words there is little you can do other than delete the lesser used or unused apps to make room for new ones. You may be able to find similar apps that take up less space, or one or another multi-function app or tool that can combine several individual apps and also take up less space.

 

[FoxKat]

Understandable with a low - mid range device as this.

S5 tap'n

I guess I just was unaware that this is to be expected with entry level or low-mid range devices. I would have figured that at least 8GB was going to be standard.

 

[cr6]

I agree @FoxKat....I thought 8gig would be the "standard" as well. I would imagine devices like this are sold with the thought in mind that folks just need a simple no frills device for basic texting, phone calls and light web browsing.

S5 tap'n

 

[bruben7886]

You can also get an "on the go " memory card. Search for them on amazon. Reasonable price. Lotsa storage

 

[FoxKat]

You can also get an "on the go " memory card. Search for them on amazon. Reasonable price. Lotsa storage

I agree that an USB OTG adapter would give greater flexibility for storage of pics, vids, and music, and it's a good suggestion in most storage issues. I have several USB OTG adapters and the work great. However the OP was apparently more concerned with the limited number of apps they could install. Unfortunately there is little to nothing an OTG adapter can do in this case to assist in that. Less than 50MB of data can be moved off giving little additional space for apps.