noob help

[theReverand]

ok, i've tried to search for this thru the forums, but it's just too broad of a subject to type a keyword in...if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

so we've got this 8 gig of storage and what, 128 mb for programs? correct me if i'm wrong. if i try to install programs on "my storage" the "/" storage fills up. is that a bug in my phone? any way to make the "/" drive bigger like a partition of some sort?

any help would be great. thank you.

[mzimmer74]

When you install, do you select "My Storage" or "My Device"? I've installed a large number of programs to "My Storage" and haven't even used up a gig. If you are selecting "My Storage," what title are you trying to install? Some programs force install to "My Device" even if you select "My Storage."

[psycho_maniac]

wow thats the most confusing post yet

[theReverand]

haha agreed. everything i've ever installed on my phone has gone to the "my storage" folder with the exception of SPB3. however, the "/" folder is getting more and more full. i think i've only got 6mb left. it's annoying.

[yojoe600]

some things intalled to you my storage will still intstall to the device and fill up the "/" folder when its suppose to

[Erythros]

There is a difference between internal Storage and your External Storage Card.
When you install programs the options are "device" or Storage Card (FLASH MEMORY or ROM), this is SLOW memory used for storing stuff even with no power.
If you install many programs on top of your running OS that are running in the background then you will use up Program memory(RAM MEMORY), this is FAST memory used for running stuff. The more stuff you have running the more RAM you use and therefore the more power is needed.
If you take many photos with your phone, the default folder is your internal phone Storage (ROM).
You can install Programs to the Storage Card (Micro SD), but running them uses your Program memory(RAM)
Go to SETTINGS--> DEVICE INFORMATION and lookup how much memory you have used under these categories.
The Phone OS is Stored in ROM, but run in RAM.
If you see your device running sluggish, you should trim your contact list if possible and delete unnecessary SMS and email from your device.
Just as a HARD RESET seems to bring a dying phone back to life this will help as well.
You cannot repartition the different types of memory (Correct me if I am wrong) because they are different types of memory.

[seanosaur]

if you flash to one of Adrynalyne's ROMs, you'll have plenty more room for programs.

[psycho_maniac]

i always install to the root of my device and i still have lots of space on my phone

[theReverand]

Originally Posted by seanosaur

if you flash to one of Adrynalyne's ROMs, you'll have plenty more room for programs.

ok i've seen a lot of these ROMs around but what are they? how are they different from other applications?

[seanosaur]

Originally Posted by theReverand

ok i've seen a lot of these ROMs around but what are they? how are they different from other applications?

basically, it's a customized hard reset of your phone. the majority of the "chefs" have removed the samsung and verizon apps that aren't often used and free up tons of space. i believe the majority of Adryn's ROMs have 100+ mb free.

check them out here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83