Memory

[Wayne Ridgway]

Hi guys I need help I have just upgraded my galaxy S3 for a galaxy S4 16gb but when I look at the memory and it says memory free 9gb so where has the other 7gb gone ? :/

 

[scott_]

System boot files, config files, backup image storage, android os system files, boatware, other storage.
Some of the space is hidden/restricted unless rooted, and even then you can't use all of it for just anything.

 

[itsallgood]

6148377[/URL]]Hi guys I need help I have just upgraded my galaxy S3 for a galaxy S4 16gb but when I look at the memory and it says memory free 9gb so where has the other 7gb gone ? :/

I started out with the 16GB too. (AT&T) After the first day, I ended up taking it back for the 32GB, because I ran out of space before downloading all of my apps from my previous phone. I paid the restock fee, but called customer service to have it waived. It only cost $50 more, which in the long run, is well worth the money.

 

[lotus49]

Hi guys I need help I have just upgraded my galaxy S3 for a galaxy S4 16gb but when I look at the memory and it says memory free 9gb so where has the other 7gb gone ? :/

Sadly, this is typical.

I use FolderMount (which requires root) to move data to my 64GB SD card so I still have a reasonable amount of free space, but the only other option is to buy a 32GB S4.

 

[Goodspike]

Hi guys I need help I have just upgraded my galaxy S3 for a galaxy S4 16gb but when I look at the memory and it says memory free 9gb so where has the other 7gb gone ? :/

The system OS and Samsung bloatware. Anytime you buy a computer, part of the storage space is taken up by such things. In the case of the S4, it takes up a rather large percentage.

 

[Wayne Ridgway]

Thanks guys for your help its just a P take but either way I don't use that many app apart from nova launcher and my needed apps