How To Increase Internal Memory Of Samsung Galaxy Y GT S5360
Samsung galaxy y is a highly popular
entry level android phone. The device packs fair quality stuffs. Then
again, you can’t wish for HTC quality at this price.
The most annoying part of galaxy y is
poor ram and low internal memory.
In this article we will show you how to
increase internal memory of Galaxy Y GT S5360.
Warning:
- Rooting voids the device warranty. Do at your own risk
- These methods are given by xda experts
- Always make a backup of all important data.
- These methods are highly device specific. Please don't try this for other handsets.
Lets Begin:
This methods requires your phone to be rooted first.
Step 1: Partition Your Memory Card Into two.
Label: Android-SD
File System: FAT32
Partition Size(in MB): 1536 MB (1.5GB for 2GB SD Cards) or 836MB (for 1GB SD Cards)
( for Cards above 2GB, deduct 1 GB for the second partition)
Partition 2:
Label: Android-EXT(EXT Number): Ex. Android-EXT2/EXT3 or EXT4
File System: EXT3 (preferable file system)
- Download and Install MiniTool Partition, tool
- Partition Your SD card into two sections
Label: Android-SD
File System: FAT32
Partition Size(in MB): 1536 MB (1.5GB for 2GB SD Cards) or 836MB (for 1GB SD Cards)
( for Cards above 2GB, deduct 1 GB for the second partition)
Partition 2:
Label: Android-EXT(EXT Number): Ex. Android-EXT2/EXT3 or EXT4
File System: EXT3 (preferable file system)
Ext3 is tested and working fine on stock. So it is advisable.
"For EXT partition it is advisable to keep the size limited to 1 GB for all SD cards above 4GB."
Move An Application To Second Partition :
"For EXT partition it is advisable to keep the size limited to 1 GB for all SD cards above 4GB."
- Install link2sd from playstore
- Open Link2sd. It will ask the Second partition of your SD card. Select the second partition that you have made.
- Now it will ask you you to restart. You can do it now or its better to check the current memory info from Menu--> Storage Info.
- Now Restart.
- Open Link2SD and filter Applist to show only User Apps by tapping on the funnel icon and then select User.
Auto link all applications installed: select auto link from settings tab and make sure you have ticked all three links, dalvik,library,files,etc.
- Now in order to move an app to sd card, Select an application--> tick the following
Link application file (the .apk file itself)
Link dalvik-cache file
Link library file (if an app have lib files)
Uninstall Bloatwares:
- In order to uninstall bloatwares, Filter the applist to show only the system apps.
- Tap on the application and press Uninstall. It will give you a warning. Never mind, just continue.
There you go! You have successfully incresed the Internal Memory of your Galaxy Y GT S5360