Storage And Memory - Sony Xperia XZ Premium User Manual

To change USB connection mode
1 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device.
2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charge this device.
3 Tap Transfer files, Supply power or Use device as MIDI to enable the
desired mode.

Storage and memory

Your device has several different storage and memory options:
• The internal storage stores downloaded or transferred content along with personal
settings and data.
• You can use a removable memory card to get more storage space. Media files can
be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage.
• The dynamic memory (RAM) cannot be used for storage. RAM is used to handle
running applications and the operating system.
You can purchase a memory card separately.
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 500 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.
• 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 when you format the card, all content is erased.
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
• Find and tap Settings > Storage.
To clear the cache memory for all applications
1 Find and tap Settings > Storage.
2 Tap Other apps, then tap the desired application.
3 Tap CLEAR CACHE.
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 into your device.
2 Find and tap Settings > Storage > Transfer data to SD card.
3 Mark the files that you want to transfer to the memory card.
4 Tap Transfer.
To stop applications and services from running
1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
2 Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK.
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