All Android devices have a limit to the size of the internal storage in which applications and programs can be installed, so the user should always be aware of how much free space is still available on their device. It is a good rule to also be informed about the amount of occupied and free space of the SD card (if present), in order to avoid running out of space necessary for storing images, videos and audio. Fortunately, checking the status of an Android device's internal memory and SD card is a simple and intuitive procedure.
Steps
Step 1. Enter the "Settings" menu
Find the gray gear icon on your device's Home screen. If it is not present directly on the Home, you can find it in the "Applications" panel. Selecting it will display the main menu related to the device settings.
Step 2. Select the "Memory" option
Scroll down the "Settings" menu to locate and select the "Memory" item and access the relevant screen.
Step 3. Check the total and still free memory space of the device
At the top of the page that appears, in the "Device memory" section, the total amount of memory is displayed under "Total space" reserved for the installation of applications. The amount of memory still free is indicated under "Available". The "Total Space" item indicates the total amount of memory installed on the device. Some Android devices differentiate RAM memory from mass memory: the first is reserved for the operating system and applications while the second is reserved for data.
The graph relating to the memory occupation of the Android device is often divided into different categories (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, etc.), so that the user can understand at a glance what type of information it occupies. most of the space
Step 4. Check the amount of memory used by the applications installed on the device
The first section of the graph is called "Applications". It shows the amount of device memory currently occupied by installed applications. By selecting it, you will be automatically redirected to the screen for managing all programs on the device. From this point you can choose an app and press its "Uninstall" button to remove it from the device and free up memory space.
Step 5. Check the amount of memory occupied by images and video files
This is the "Pictures and Videos" section of the graph which shows the amount of space occupied by the photos and videos stored on the device. By selecting this item you will be automatically redirected to the multimedia "Gallery" where you can remove the images and videos you no longer need, to free up more precious space.
Step 6. Check the memory occupied by the audio files
The "Audio" section of the "Storage" screen shows the amount of storage space occupied exclusively by audio files (music, ringtones, podcasts, etc.). By selecting this item, you will be automatically redirected to the device's media player screen where all the audio files present are listed. To further free up the memory you can opt to delete files you no longer need by selecting them and tapping the trash can icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 7. Check the memory space occupied by the data in the cache
This section is called "Cache" and contains all temporary or cached data on the device. This is essentially the data that the individual applications download from the web and temporarily store on the smartphone or tablet, in order to speed up the operation of the program without having to download it each time it is used (for example the image of the user profile). Tap "Cache" to delete all cached information. At this point, press the "OK" button in the pop-up window that appears to clear the cache or select the "Cancel" option to return to the "Memory" screen.
Step 8. Check the space occupied by other files on the device
The section titled "Misc Files" shows the amount of memory used by a varied set of file types, such as previews and playlists. Selecting this item, the "Various files" screen will be displayed, showing the list of all the elements it contains. Select the check button for the data you want to delete, then press the trash can button to delete it.
Step 9. Check the occupation of the SD card
If your device can accommodate an SD memory card, you will be able to analyze its occupancy from the "Memory" screen. Scroll down the list on the page until you find the "SD Card" section. The card lists the total capacity of the card and the amount of free space still available.
