Storage - Samsung Galaxy Tab S User Manual

Storage

View the device memory and
usage. Mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage. Device storage used out of
the total space available is displayed.
The amounts of memory used are further divided
into:
•
Total space: The total space in your device's
memory.
•
Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.
•
System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
•
Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.
•
Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.
•
Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear
cached data for all apps.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed in the Storage setting.
Note: The Portable storage option only appears when
an optional memory card is installed.
Install a Memory Card
You can use a microSD or microSDHC card
(not included) to add more memory space to your
device.
For more information, see
Install an Optional Memory
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you
need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
Apps > Settings
Card.
Apps > Settings
Storage