Memory and storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage options.
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The internal storage is about
4.9 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data stored to the
internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings; emails; bookmarks;
calendar events; photos; videos and music.
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You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to
32 GB to get
more storage space. Media files and some apps (with their data) can be moved to
this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for example, the Camera
app, can save data directly to a memory card.
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The dynamic memory (RAM) is about
1 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for
your device at
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device tends to fill up as a result of normal usage. If the device
starts to slow down, or applications suddenly shut down, you should consider the
following:
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Always have more than
100 MB of free internal storage and more than 100 MB of free
RAM available.
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Close down running applications that you are not using.
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Clear the cache memory for all applications.
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Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
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Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full.
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Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
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If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the
card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it.
To view the memory status
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage.
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To view the amount of free and used RAM
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Apps > Running.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage.
3
Tap
Cached data > OK.
When you clear the cache memory, you don't lose any important information or settings.
To transfer media files to the memory card
1
Make sure you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
4
Mark the file types that you want to transfer to the memory card.
5
Tap
Transfer.
To move apps to the memory card
1
Make sure that you have a memory card inserted in your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings > Apps .
4
Swipe across to the
On SD card tab. A list appears showing the apps that can
be moved.
5
Select the app that you want to move, then tap
MOVE TO SD CARD. After the
app is moved, a marked checkbox appears beside the app.
To stop applications and services from running
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Apps > Running.
3
Select an application or service, then tap
STOP.
To format the memory card
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Storage > Erase SD card.
3
To confirm, tap
Erase SD card > Erase everything
All content on the memory card gets erased when you format it. Make sure you make backups
of all data that you want to save before formatting the memory card. To back up your content,
you can copy it to a computer. For more information, see