Some time after the first turn on, too much information accumulates on the phone and simply does not remain free space for new files. Owners of budget Android devices especially often encounter this problem. But not everything is so simple, all phones have several types of memory, and first you need to figure out what each of them is responsible for, and only then clean the gadget from unnecessary files and irrelevant information. What ways are there to clean up or increase storage capacity?
Types of memory on Android devices
Each of the memory departments has its own tasks and characteristics, which we will now look into:
If the internal and external memory becomes completely full, you will no longer be able to place anything on the device. It is also possible that the phone will begin to freeze, slow down and refuse to launch applications.
If the RAM or ROM is completely full, the phone will start to freeze, slow down and stop opening applications. Also, many devices have a function that automatically reboots and disables some applications when the RAM or ROM is heavily loaded.
How to view statistics on the memory load of a smartphone or tablet
First, let's check how much and what kind of memory we have left by following these steps:
Open settings
Go to the “Memory” section
Memory usage information
Press the "Menu" button to view information about RAM and ROM
The button at the bottom of the screen contains information about the available and total memory of RAM and ROM
How to clear device memory
Since everyone faces this problem sooner or later, there are several cleaning methods, each of which is used for a specific memory.
Using built-in applications
First of all, let's use what the developers of your smartphone came up with to clear the internal and external memory by following these steps:
Go to settings
Go to the “Memory” section
Click on the “Cache” button
Confirm cache deletion
Go to the “Miscellaneous” section
We mark applications whose files you don’t mind deleting
Click on the garbage can icon to delete data
Video tutorial: leave what you need, delete what you don’t need - how to properly clear memory in Android
To clear RAM and ROM, follow these steps:
Hold down the "Menu" button to open the list of running applications
Click on the broom icon to close all applications at once
Open the phone settings
Go to the “Applications” section
Go to the “Working” section
Selecting applications that can be stopped
Click the “Stop” button
Click on the special icon to go to the list of cached applications
Stopping unnecessary applications
Video tutorial: clearing RAM on an Android device
Freeing up storage space manually
This method involves transferring files and programs from internal memory to external memory, since usually the phone’s built-in memory is noticeably smaller than that which can be additionally installed using an SD card. Transfer to external memory You can have pictures, videos, e-books and files that are not involved in maintaining the functionality of the phone. In general, transfer everything that is not related to the operating system.
Open Explorer
Go to internal memory
Select file to transfer
Click on the scissors icon to cut the file
Go to the MicroSD section
Insert the cut file using the “Insert” button
You can also transfer part of the application to external memory by following these steps:
Open the phone settings
Go to the “Memory” section
Check the box next to MIcroSD
Reboot the device
Using a computer
Don't forget that you can use your computer as a external storage. To transfer files from phone to PC, follow these steps:
We connect the phone and computer with via USB-cable
Let's go to the contents of the phone
We expand the capabilities of the gadget using cloud technologies
In recent years, such a branch of the Internet as cloud technologies, allowing you to upload a file to the cloud via the Internet. It goes like this:
Install the Yandex.Disk application
Loading required file s to Yandex cloud servers
We work with third-party programs
IN Play Market you can easily find a lot free programs, which help you clean your phone in a couple of clicks. Now we will look at the most popular and practical of them:
Clean Master will free your storage from unnecessary information
Probably one of the most famous applications, and not only in its category, as it has more than 5,000,000 installations. Clean Master offers complete cleaning devices from temporary files, cache, damaged and empty folders, browser history and other garbage. Its capabilities also include automatic closing of unnecessary applications and a built-in antivirus. The application has a nice and convenient interface that allows you to clean your device with just two clicks of the “Analysis” and “Clean” buttons. Installation link from Play Market -
Install the Clean Master application
System monitoring in Android Assistant
Also deservedly located in the top Play Market program (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.advancedprocessmanager&hl=ru), which has a very wide list of features:
Installing the Android Assistant application
Total Commander will help you structure folders and files
This application is designed to organize all the files on the device. Total Commander will allow you to pack and unpack folders with their contents in rar and zip formats. Its capabilities also include editing and transferring the contents of the phone from place to place or to another device. Installation link from Play Market -
Installing the Total Commander application
How to increase internal memory on Android
If clearing the memory did not solve your problems, then it’s time to think about upgrading your device.
First, get an SD card. At the moment, their cost depends on the amount of memory. That is, an 8 GB card will cost twice as much as a 4 GB card. Try to buy a card with more memory than you currently need, as you may be able to move it to other locations in the future. new phone, and you won't have to buy a new one.
Secondly, install from Play Market application FolderMount (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&hl=ru) and the 360root application, which will give your device root rights (you can download it from the official developer website http:/ /360root.ru).
Press the button to give the phone root rights
Open the application
Video: combining folders
Thirdly, let’s figure out how to increase the device’s RAM. You can do this using special programs, creating a swap file. For example, Ram Manager.
Install the RAM Manager Free application
Give the application root rights
Select one of the modes
Ram Manager operating modes:
How to avoid cluttering your phone and save system resources
To avoid problems with free device memory in the future, you should follow simple rules:
The performance of the device directly depends on the free space. If the memory is clogged, then you cannot avoid freezes and reduced phone performance. Remember that any computer device requires constant care and protection from viruses. Only if you are careful and careful with your gadget will it serve you for a long time and with high quality, constantly satisfying your needs.
Sooner or later, the owner of an Android device faces the task of clearing the phone’s memory. The internal memory space, no matter how large it is, unfortunately, still has a limit. And one “fine day”, or “hour X”, in case of overflow, notifies the user with alarming news: “I can’t install a new application!”
There are no fewer “memory eaters” in the Android operating system than in Windows used on a computer. Unnecessary files (temporary), browser cache, useless programs and content, installers, etc. The phone’s RAM also needs to be optimized and the external and internal memory cleaned.
Special software tools - applications available on the official Google Play web resource - help remove “digital junk” from your device and make it work faster (improve the functioning of system memory). Let's take a closer look at their capabilities.
Automatic cleaning
A cleaner program, a system optimizer and an antivirus rolled into one, will be useful for both experienced users and beginners who can barely cope with basic settings Android. After launch, its panel displays the data load of the flash drive and RAM. Detects residual files, identical and blurry photos. Speeds up RAM and games. Informs the user about applications that cause CPU overheating.
To destroy unnecessary files and other “software” garbage on your phone using Clean Master, follow these steps:
1. In the utility control panel, tap on the “Trash” section icon.
2. Uncheck items that do not need to be cleaned. And then click “Clear” (the button at the bottom of the list).
Warning! If you clear a game's cache, all game progress will be deleted. Be careful with add-ons!
3. Upon completion of cleaning, Clean Master will report how much disk space it was able to free up on the device. After reviewing the data, click “Done” under the message text.
To unload the device’s random access memory (RAM), use the “Memory Acceleration” function (the button on the main panel, next to “Trash”).
1. After scanning, the cleaner application will display a list of programs and services that can be optimized. Disable unnecessary ones (if required) and tap “Acceleration”.
2. To exit the section, click “Done”.
Ported version to Android of the mega-popular cleaner for computers running Windows OS. Keeps download folders, clipboard and other directories clean and tidy mobile device which are often littered. Provides safe web surfing. Can delete logs of SMS messages and calls. Allows you to monitor the operation of RAM and the status of memory drives.
Selective directory cleaning and analysis
Helps quickly find and completely neutralize “heavy” files and folders on device memory cards. After analysis, it displays a visual diagram of the occupied space.
Directory hierarchy in graphic diagram Applications can be scaled if necessary: open the contents of folders and subfolders.
To delete a selected file:
- open the menu (tap the “three dots” icon in the left-right corner);
- Select “Delete” from the list of options;
- in the additional window, confirm the launch of the command (click “Delete” again).
Displays busy and busy information in detail. free space on SD cards, USB devices, external and internal storages in the form of visual infographics (radial charts) and a standard form (the display mode is selected by the user).
Distributed free of charge. Has the status of trusted software (does not contain viruses or advertising modules).
Finds and destroys unnecessary folders and files with lightning speed. Indexes all objects stored on disks. Equipped with internal search: finds an element based on a given query within a few seconds. Displays the ten heaviest files. Supports context menu to perform various actions with the selected object. Has a widget for online disk management from the desktop. Adapted for use on both phones and tablets.
Removing pre-installed applications
Some manufacturers install their own software into the operating system by default. mobile gadgets third party applications. But not all of them are useful to the user. On the contrary, they are sources of “brakes” and take up precious disk space. In most cases, it is not possible to remove them using standard phone functions. The use of specialized utilities is required, as well as the inclusion of root rights.
One of the best tools to remove system applications on a “rooted” Android. Before cleaning, provides the user with the opportunity to temporarily freeze (deactivate) the program. In this mode, you can observe how the operating system works in its absence. If everything is fine with the phone, you can safely remove the application from the drive permanently.
Comprehensive prevention
To always keep the RAM and storage of your phone in perfect order, it is not at all necessary to install several utilities (the first cleans, the second optimizes, etc.). For greater convenience, comprehensive cleaning and acceleration operating system can be performed through multifunctional applications. Storage space is saved and less time is spent on “cleaning”.
The harvester application removes everything unnecessary from the device and speeds up the operation of the OS. Detects applications that excessively consume system resources (RAM, CPU, battery energy). Gently cleans up the cache of the Android shell and installed applications.
Clears browser search history. Increases the level of confidentiality of personal data.
Supports disabling unnecessary components. Helps the user choose the optimal parameters in the settings (energy saving, display brightness, etc.).
Let your Android always have only useful applications and data!
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Hello! Today I will show you how to clear the memory of your Android phone. You can clean your phone of garbage, junk, unnecessary files, delete cache and empty folders, etc. Your phone will work faster! Everything is very simple! Look further!
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On your smartphone, open the Google Play website.
Using the search above, find the CCleaner app and install it on your phone.
You can opt out and click the button below Continue for free.
Further, After the analysis, they will show you how much memory can be freed up on your phone. Click the Clear button at the bottom. Please note that you can manually mark which files to delete and which not.
All! Your phone will be cleared of junk!
In the application menu (button at the top left) you can use the following functions:
– Clear cache and memory.
– Application manager.
– Storage analyzer.
– System information.
– Cleanup scheduler.
- Settings.
- Help.
– Rate the application.
– Upgrade to Pro version.
CCleaner app is not working, what should I do?
I noticed a large number of negative reviews for this application. I think these people haven’t fully understood it. In order for CCleaner to clean your phone, you need to grant access to it.
Go to your phone's settings. Find the parameter Special abilities and open it.
All is ready! That's how quickly and easily you can clear your Android phone's memory!
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The local memory of a smartphone is significantly less than the capacity hard drive desktop computer. Therefore, during the active life of your mobile phone, overflow occurs very quickly. As a result, you will no longer be able to install new applications, and the phone itself will become much slower. The built-in memory card is more than half full of a bare operating system and a couple of applications.
Another trouble with a full smartphone memory is that when you receive a notification about the availability system update, you will not be able to update the operating system. Because there is simply nowhere to upload system files. For example, an update from Android 4.5 to 5.1 weighs about 400 MB.
And all these files need to be written down somewhere. Fortunately, the system allows you to choose a default save location. That's why most people immediately buy an additional decent-sized SD card.
Behind local memory Your smartphone needs to be monitored and cleaned regularly. How to clear the memory of an Android phone?
Cleaning your smartphone's memory
To begin with, it’s useful to figure out what actually fills the phone’s memory? Here we can highlight several main areas of risk.
- Downloaded applications.
- Media files – video, audio and photos.
- Cookies, cache, temporary files and other garbage that accumulates during routine work.
Such things as text documents have such a small weight that even if you devote the whole night to deleting unnecessary files from the Documents folder, it will not give you anything.
Analytics and statistics
In OS Android user can go into settings at any time and go to the Memory section.
Here you can easily see the current information - how much memory is in total, and what exactly it was used for. Like that:
- Total space.
- Available.
- System.
- Applications and multimedia.
- Images and videos.
- Audio.
- Other.
Depending on user preferences, there may be overflow in the direction of applications, video or audio. The programs and videos themselves, as well as operating system updates, weigh the most. It’s enough to record a couple of full-length videos on your camera and you can assume that you don’t have any more space left on your phone.
From theory to practice - how to clear the memory of an Android phone
Now the main question is what can be cleaned and how is this done practically? The main thing to remember when clearing your phone's memory is to do no harm.
If any applications are on a removable card, they will be lost when cleared.
This refers to the removable card that we selected in the default settings to save any downloads. It is clear that system memory With the operating system, no one will allow you to clean it with one click of a button. But it is enough to delete just one file useful application how your happy life with a smartphone will come to an end. So - if you do not understand the purpose of the file, it is better not to touch it.
To check an incomprehensible file, you can try to run it and open it before deleting it. Click on it and the file should open in the neighboring application. If the dispatcher says that there is no neighboring application, leave this file alone.
What to do?
It is clear that many users are facing exactly the same problem. And somehow it gets resolved. One method is to install the DU Speed Booster app. It’s not exactly the best, but it’s good at intruding itself, thanks to contextual advertising.
Start cleaning
Click on the icon on your desktop or find it in the application gallery.
Then the calculation of problems with the operating system health score will begin. Maximum value is 100.
With one click on the central button, you can perform general troubleshooting of memory problems. The intelligent DU Speed Booster algorithm takes care of everything.
Simultaneously with clearing the memory, the system is configured. At the end, the app gives itself a full 100 points. Good job. The beauty is that periodically the offer to do acceleration will appear by itself without any effort on the part of the user.
Manager for deleting and moving files
The DU Speed Booster application provides a convenient interface for managing installed applications. He is called a dispatcher.
The delete section provides full list user and system applications, it is impossible to make a mistake. Next to each program, the size of memory it occupies is indicated.
If you scroll to the very bottom under the system, you will find a link to a list of applications, the removal of which can lead to serious consequences.
This information will, at a minimum, help guide those who are used to operating through system settings, where the clues are no longer so obvious.
Moving files
Not all applications can be moved, but this can also provide a service in some cases. For example, when cleaning a purchased SD card. Applications can be moved in both directions. By moving they protect themselves from being removed and just as easily return back.
Removing unnecessary applications using regular tools
It's very interesting to install more and more new applications, but then most of them end up unused. And they can be safely deleted. This is done from the settings in the Applications section.
There are 5 tabs inside the section, each of which can be useful. First, this is a list of applications downloaded by the user.
The next section is similar to the one presented in the DU Speed Booster Manager. This is moving to a removable memory card. Applications already on the removable card are marked with a checkmark.
The third tab shows the distribution of RAM. You can see exactly which applications are running and how much space they take up.
When you click on an application, a menu appears where you can uninstall the program, roll back its updates and perform some other operations.
Impossible for this application actions are marked in pale gray. If you try to accidentally delete a factory-preset offer, the system will warn you not to do this. And let it stay. Uninstall only applications that you installed yourself. Simply by cleaning this way you can free up two or three gigabytes of memory.
Cleaning media files
There are two paths to choose from:
- Unnecessary ones - delete.
- If necessary, transfer them to a removable or external storage device.
You can use a memory card as an external storage device, desktop computer or cloud storage. By the way - in Google services you can configure instant saving of all photos and videos directly to Google Drive, bypassing local memory.
There is an easier way to do the same. To do this, you need to enter through the gallery in Google app Photo. Almost immediately you will be prompted to save all the pictures on a network drive.
At the same time, the quality of the images is selected for reasons of space saving or high quality.
In modern Android OS, only pre-installed file managers have the right to transfer local files to external drives. So don’t be surprised if attempts to save files to the card from your personally installed super file managers or applications fail. This is not a malfunction, but a system protection.
To copy files to a desktop computer, connect using a USB cable, or use the same Google Drive. It may well turn out that when you connect your computer and smartphone, you will not see anything in Windows Explorer. In this case, repeat the connection operation several times or use a different USB port.
In Explorer, the contents of the SD card do not look very nice, but if you wish, you can navigate by the names of the folders. For example, screenshots are stored in the Pictures directory.
Cleaning up trash
Everything here is quite simple - find some Cleaning Wizard on Google Play and install it. The basic rule in this case is the simpler the better. Look for a cleaning utility that doesn’t ask you anything, and everything is clear on the screen.
Some cleaners promise you deep cleaning and even try to remove system applications, and they will ask your permission. Do not mess with such programs. Here is an excellent cleaner that works in full automatic mode plus antivirus – Advanced Mobile Care.
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Each smartphone has a limit on installed memory. Part of it is used necessary for work system resources, the rest of the space is allocated for user-downloaded programs, photos, videos, audio files. The more actively you use your smartphone, the faster all free memory fills up, and the need arises to clear it. To understand how to clear phone memory on Android, you need to understand its types, understand where system files are stored, what internal and external resources you can use for your information.
Types of memory on Android
A modern gadget on the Android system is a small computer that has all the inherent this device modules – processor, permanent and random access memory, power supply. There are built-in and external storage devices for storing used programs. The built-in consists of a read-only memory and a random-access memory. External – additionally connected in the form of an SD card.
Built-in
The storage chips that are located on the main board are called embedded memory. Mandatory for the functioning of the device are a read-only memory device (ROM or ROM) and a random access memory chip (RAM or RAM). ROM capacity is one of the main characteristics of the device. It determines the number of programs, applications, other user information, which can be placed on a smartphone without the use of additional devices. RAM affects the speed of simultaneous execution of several programs.
External storage
Expand the capabilities of the gadget to store user files and additional programs Can connect an external storage device (SD card). For this purpose, the device has a special slot (or connector), which can be hidden under the cover of the device or displayed in the end panel. The dimensions of external drives have several standard sizes, which depend on the manufacturer and volume. The memory sizes of external drives can be selected to suit the user’s tasks, his needs for storing audio, photos, videos, texts, and additional programs.
Operational (RAM)
The random access memory chip is integral part built-in memory. Its volume is divided between system programs and applications launched by the user. The larger the amount of RAM, the more of it can be used to launch and constantly run several programs in active mode. If there is not enough RAM to run all the running programs, the system has the ability to reserve part of the permanent storage device for operational tasks. When you turn off the device, all information in RAM is erased.
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Placement of all main system programs smartphone or tablet Android system, programs installed by the user are stored on a permanent storage device. Part of its volume is occupied by system files, which are accessed by the device’s processor when turning it on, off, rebooting, and other user actions. The remaining volume upon purchase of the device is free for the purposes and purposes of the buyer. When the device is turned off, all information on the ROM is saved.
How to find out how much memory
You can determine the used volume of the built-in and external storage by performing a few simple manipulations with the device:
- Open Settings
- Go to the “Memory” section
- We see its total volume, the list of partitions, and the amount of free space.
- To determine the free amount of RAM and ROM, press the “Menu” button.
- We see what part is occupied by system modules, cache - temporary files, various executable programs. At the bottom there is a button indicating how much volume is free and available at the moment.
How to clear memory on Android
Every user of an Android device is faced with the need to obtain additional memory. This happens when you try to install a new application - the device displays a message that there are not enough resources, requests permission to delete some installed programs to free up space on your Android. There are several ways to free up space - you can delete content on Android, transfer some programs or information from internal devices to external ones, copy information to a computer, or use cloud services.
Internal and external
One of the main methods that provides the opportunity to clear the memory of an Android phone is to transfer programs to external card. This transfer can include pictures, videos, music, and files that are not involved in maintaining the functionality of the device. To do this you need to do the following:
- Open Explorer.
- Go to internal memory
- Selecting an object to transfer
- Hold your finger on the object you want to move for a couple of seconds.
- Click the scissors icon to cut the file
- Go to the MicroSD section
- Insert the cut object using the “Insert” button
- We do this with all objects.
If you have difficulty cleaning your device, use file manager ES Explorer. Open the program, side menu, select the “Tools” category, “SD Card Analyzer” function. After this, a memory scan will occur, displaying detailed information about all objects on the gadget in different categories. And the whole list is completed by the function of global cleaning of the cache, duplicates, commercials, gallery thumbnails, which can be configured to run automatically.
System memory
Freeing up system memory is done by clearing RAM and ROM. In order to unload RAM and ROM manually from unnecessary processes that are slowing down your work, follow these steps:
- Press the Menu button to open a list of running applications.
- Click the broom icon to close them all at once.
- Open the phone settings, “Applications” section, “Running” subsection.
- You need to select items that can be stopped without losing the functionality of the device. You can remove some of the items you don't need installed applications.
- Click the “Stop” button for each such program.
- Go to the list of applications that use the cache by clicking the icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Stop unnecessary applications.
Using Built-in App Features
In order to clean your Android phone of unnecessary files, you can use the built-in functions of the Android system. All basic operations for setting up and managing the device are located in the settings section. After clicking the “Settings” icon, a menu opens, in which the “Memory” section is located. It provides the opportunity to see its entire size, loading with programs for various purposes, evaluate the free space, and decide whether it is necessary to clean it in order to free up space for new programs.
Clearing cache
The area of permanent storage that is occupied by temporary files or files modified by programs to speed up work is called a cache. It often contains unnecessary fragments related to deleted or rarely used programs. In order to run a program that deletes the cache, you must follow these steps:
- Go to settings
- Go to the “Memory” section
- Click on the “Cache” button
- Confirm deletion of cache objects.
What is other in android memory
Many users discover a large amount of memory with the name "Other". These are files of installed applications. They can be deleted by checking the boxes and then clicking the trash can icon. To facilitate this process, you can install the Clean Master utility. It will show what is occupied by the storage space and help clean it. To clean the device itself, the following steps are necessary:
- Go to the “Miscellaneous” section
- We mark applications whose files you don’t mind deleting
- Click the trash can icon to delete data.
Transferring files to an SD card
Moving objects from internal memory to an SD card is possible using File Manager. After opening this utility, you will be presented with a window with two sections: “Device” and “SD card”. Having opened the “Device” section, we see the contents of the internal memory and find the objects necessary to move. Mark the required file or folders with checkmarks, click the “Move” icon in the lower left part of the application. By clicking on the SD card section, open the contents of the card, select the appropriate folder to save and insert it.
Cleaning Android memory using a computer
Mine Personal Computer can be used as an external storage device. To transfer items from phone to PC, follow these steps:
- We connect the device and computer using USB cable
- On the computer, open File Explorer and go to the contents of the device.
- We cut out and transfer all files, except those that support the operation of the device.
Transfer apps to external storage
To fully complete the task of transferring applications to an SD card, you must obtain root rights administrator. If you already have root access, you can do this by installing the Link2sd utility. Most applications are automatically installed into the internal memory of the device, and without administrator rights (root) the transfer will be difficult. IN Play Store there is a possibility of installation Android applications Assistant, which contains 18 tools for controlling Android. To transfer from this utility, follow these steps:
- Launch Android Assistant
- Open the “Toolkit” and select “App2Sd”
- Opening “Maybe”, we see a list of applications available for transfer to the SD card
- Having selected the desired item, open “Application information” and transfer it by clicking “To SD card”.
How to free up memory on Android using special programs from “garbage”
To clean Android from garbage, there is a simple and functional tool - the Clean Master utility. Launch Clean Master, select “Garbage” and “Clean” in the settings menu. After this, the utility will offer advanced cleaning. This procedure must be carried out carefully, choosing files to delete, so as not to accidentally delete the necessary system files and programs. It is possible to configure automatic cleaning of the device from unnecessary files according to a schedule.
Another program that provides quick cleaning of Android is CCleaner. Its unique algorithm analyzes the number and size of files and deletes only data that is unnecessary for the user. The program offers two main tabs - “Analysis” and “Cleaning”. After analysis, the application will display the level of free memory of the device with an approximate calculation of free space after cleaning.
Using cloud services
Using various cloud storage, you can not only clear the internal memory of your Android device and free up the SD card, but also access files from any device connected to the Internet. One of these free services is Yandex.Disk, which can be downloaded from Google Play. For this:
- Installing Yandex.Disk
- Click the “Upload file” button, select the desired element on your gadget
- After downloading, you can delete the file from your phone; it will remain on Yandex Disk.
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