Storage; Device Memory - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 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, if an optional SD card is
installed. 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
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memory.
Available space: The amount of storage
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space currently available.
System memory: The minimum amount of
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storage space required to run the system.
Used space: The amount of storage space
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currently being used.
Other: The space used by app data,
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downloaded files, and Android system files.
Cached data: The amount of data currently
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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, if an optional SD card is
installed.
4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps.
5. 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 as part of Total space and Available
space.
Note: The SD card menu only appears when an
optional memory card is installed.
For more information on memory card installation,
see Install a Memory Card.
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 > SD card.
3. Tap Mount.
Apps > Settings
Apps >
Settings
Storage