Memory and Storage
Your device has different types of memory and storage options.
•
The
internal storage
is about
16
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; email; bookmarks; calendar events; photos;
videos and music.
•
You can use a removable
memory card
with a storage capacity of up to
128
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, such as the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card.
•
The
dynamic memory (RAM)
is about
2
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
Your device memory 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:
•
Always try to keep at least
100
MB of free internal storage available.
•
Close running applications that you are not using.
•
Clear the cache memory for all applications.
•
Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
•
Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full.
•
Transfer photos, videos, and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
•
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.
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the
primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory
card and formatting the memory card.
To view the memory status
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Storage
.
To View the Amount of Free and Used RAM
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
About phone
>
Diagnostics
>
Facts
.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings
>
Storage
.
3
Tap
Internal storage
>
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 Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings
>
Storage
>
Transfer data to SD card
.
4
Mark the file types you want to transfer to the memory card.
5
Tap
Transfer
.
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