Storage And Memory - Sony Xperia Z2 User Manual

USB connection mode
You can use the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode for managing files and
updating device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft
computers. Charging is enabled by default.
Using the MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument
apps.
To change USB connection mode
1
Attach a USB connector to your device.
2
Drag the Status bar downwards to access the Notifications panel.
3
A notification shows the current correction mode, USB for charging or USB for
file transfer.
4
Tap the notification, then tap the desired connection mode.

Storage and memory

Your device has several different storage and memory options.
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The internal storage is about 12 GB and is used to store downloaded or transferred
content along with personal settings and data. Some examples of data saved to the
internal storage are alarm, volume and language settings, emails, bookmarks,
calendar events, photos, videos and music.
• You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB to
get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data,
can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for
example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card.
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The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage. RAM is
used to handle running applications and the operating system.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
Read more about the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for
your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/ .
Improving memory performance
The memory in your device 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:
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Always have more than 100 MB of free internal storage available.
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Close down running applications that you are not using.
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Clear the cache memory for all applications.
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Uninstall downloaded applications that you don't use.
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Move applications to the memory card if the internal storage is full.
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Transfer photos, videos and music from the internal memory to the memory card.
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If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the
card. Note that all content on the card gets erased when you format it.
If you are using 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
1
From your Home screen, tap
2
Find and tap Settings > Storage.
To view the amount of free and used RAM
1
From your Home screen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Apps.
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